How to write a reflection on a student program for improving the nursing practice

How to write a reflection on a student program for improving the nursing practice

Week 2 Reflection Post Prompt: Reflect and give at least two (2) examples on how you think you have met the program student learning outcome: Analyze current scientific research for application of findings to initiate change and to improve practice. Post your reflection in 100 to 150 words. No references required

Solution/Reflection on the program

The advanced level nursing program is critical in preparing nurse leaders who value learning and applying evidence-based practice and health informatics to improve patient care and outcomes. One of the program’s outcomes is advocacy for patients, communities, and health professionals. I’ve met this learning outcome through patient education in a simple language free of medical jargon throughout my practice. Also, this has been demonstrated in my interaction with my colleagues through handing over notes. I’ve always documented important patient information and updated the receiving team on any changes in the patient. For instance, I once had a patient whose cultural beliefs did not permit him to take pork. I updated the kitchen team so that they would adjust his meals. As a result, he had beef instead of pork.

Another outcome is demonstrating leadership in administering competent and safe patient care even in the community setting. I’ve met this outcome in my community health practice. For instance, I supervised waste disposal at a medical camp for diabetes and hypertension. I ensured there were enough safety boxes for sharps disposal and correctly labeled bins for waste segregation.

In professional practice, I will patient and community advocacy to improve the interaction between health professionals and patients. Patient education is a powerful strategy in the recovery process. According to Nsiah, Siakwa, and Ninnoni (2019), knowing their condition and prognosis gives them the confidence to take care of themselves, adhere to the treatment regimen, participate in the treatment and have autonomy over the treatment options available for their condition. Therefore, health education is vital in maintaining patient safety in healthcare delivery.

References

Nsiah, C., Siakwa, M., & Ninnoni, J. P. (2019). Registered nurses’ description of patient advocacy in the clinical setting. Nursing Open, 6(3), 1124-1132.

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