CHS Reflective Essay

There, I worked with a variety of surgical and medical cardiac patients, including pre- and post-operative open heart surgery, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, and myocardial infarctions. I was immediately fascinated with the various technical support options for the heart, such as left ventricular assist devices, and have continued to be amazed at the progress of these devices over the years. One of the biggest lessons I learned during my time at Hershey Medical Center was that educating and encouraging patients to command their illness is essential, because empowered patients better manage their disease and prevent progression. When I moved to California, I started as a travel nurse to learn more about the various hospitals in Los Angeles, and I completed assignments at Kaiser Downey and UCLA Santa Monica. Shortly after, I was hired at UCLA Ronald Reagan in the Cardiac Observation Unit.

* establishes a system of praise and constructive criticism - rewards and improvement; grows with the organisation

Throughout my clinical experiences, there have been quite a few circumstances I have been placed in that have remained with me whether good or bad. All of them have been learning experiences for me whether it is how to improve and to do better next time from a mistake, for me to learn that this is or is not how a patient should be treated, how to handle family situations, and many others. One experience that I was able to participate in that will remain with me because I had not experienced this before was during my critical care rotation in the fall of 2015. This patient was dying and we were implementing comfort care for him.

their illness. It is important that they feel they are not alone while they are in the hospital.

was key in helping patients. From their, I started doing research in nursing and saw how

On this unit we took care of diabetic patients, the majority of them being newly diagnosed. This is where I really found my passion for treating and educating patients on their new often terrifying disease. I came to realize my patients were not the only ones learning something new. I learned that I can

Having this opportunity to learn and experience the medical field in a more real and deep way make me realize how much I enjoyed to help others feel better when they're more burnable and to know how many challenges the

In Denver, we worked at three different metropolitan area hospitals in medical ICU’s. Each of these hospitals provided great learning

This reflective essay is based on my experience as a health care assistant in the operative theatre working as a circulating nurse for a vascular access list. It will also highlight the important aspect of communication within the theatre practitioners when working with patients who are under local or general anaesthetic. I will explore a critical incident and also reflect on my own personal experience. I aim to use this experience to bring out the different forms of communication, the potential barriers of communication and its consequences in the clinical setting. Gibbs Reflective model (1988) is what I have chosen to guide my reflective process, as it incorporates the stages of

This essay is a reflective essay on my learning development from a young age through to my current position as a University Student. I will be relating my learning development back to two theories of human development, Vygotstsky’s socio-cultural theory and Marcia’s version of Erikson’s theory of identity development. I will identify and discuss the challenge I have faced with my identity and how this has impacted on my development.

Part of being successful and having substantial character, is to maintain a hard work ethic, compassionate heart and high moral principles. My vision is to heal patients, while also empowering them. From my life’s obstacles, pain and challenges I have learned to fight harder, be brave and more thoroughly relate to the people I

March 2015 marked the unforgettable first time that I truly glimpsed the talent, dedication, and passion of my peers. Over 1000 students from all regions of California gathered in Sacramento to attend the four day long HOSA State Leadership Conference. HOSA is the largest national student run organization for future health professionals.

This is a reflective essay based on a event which took place in a hospital setting. The aim of this essay is to explore how members of the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) worked together and communicate with each other to achieve the best patients outcome.

When I first arrived on the unit, I was so clueless on where I was. It all happened so fast in between getting off the elevator and standing in the area. Due to the staff in the area being busy I sat and observed, which made me feel the most distant. I immediately found out that the area was called “Same Day Surgery (SDS)”. The nurse on the unit who engaged with the students on the floor was the most helpful and affirming, which made me feel included in patient care. Same Day Surgery is a health care facility that prepares out-patients’ for surgery that will take place that same day, also known to be a pre-operative setting. SDS or outpatient surgery is eligible to patients who needs minor or immediate procedures.

Initially, before I learn this course, I have always thought that a “responsible commerce” is only important to balance the economic cycle. In my initial essay regarding “responsible commerce”, I mentioned about child labor being one of the biggest issue of irresponsible commerce, I thought the reason of it being such a big issue was because it would affect the whole economical cycle. And I did not realize that responsible commerce would involve different kinds of principles of ethics and elements in business,