Carolinas Simulation Center Personal Reflection Examples

I’ve been grateful for this opportunity to immerse myself in the medical workplace and learn from actual doctors. My internship has allowed me to see the real side of medicine—that it is more than just “playing doctor” --it is hard work and calls for dedication to your profession. It has helped me to understand that going into the healthcare field requires passion for helping and caring for people. I can see this every day in the nurses and surgeons I work with and enjoy working alongside

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One of the most important lessons I have learned and retained is that the goal of a scientist is to tell a story that clearly outlines the implications of the research findings in a simple manner. In addition, this semester, I am interning as a research associate at Parkland Hospital in order to gain exposure to various research environments. This has given me a unique medical perspective, and I hope to further evaluate my interest in medical/scientific research by immersing myself in research training at UT Southwestern. By carrying out experiments while attending classes I haven’t been able to get a complete research experience, so I would really like to put forth all my effort and work full-time on a research project through the UT Southwestern SURF

For years nurses have gained experience in the medical field through clinical rounds at hospitals and doctors offices. Learning has always taken place first through textbooks and then through personal experience during required clinical time. These methods have proven effective but include limitations to the amount of exposure a student can gain before entering the workforce. A new way of learning is on the rise with the use of High Fidelity Simulations (HFS) or the Sim Man. HFS is a computerized life size manikin that simulates real human responses to treatment. This new technology allows students to practice rare procedures or treat common diagnoses.

I can also say that, that my internship enhanced my professional skills. It added to my confidence in my ability to work as a research coordinator and toward reaching my goal to become a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator by completing the ACRP Certification. What is next to me is to expand my professional networking; aiming to start working within the field of clinical research as soon as possible. With my education, scientific background and the experience I got from my study at Humber College, I am fully confidant in my ability to reach my goals within the nearby

My research internship was an experience that stimulated my intellectual side. I learned a great deal about research design, procedures, and analysis. Along the way, I encountered several road blocks, but I knew that frustration was not a productive emotion. I sought the help of my mentors and told them the truth: that my data wasn’t making sense and I did not know why. We brainstormed ideas and I researched every night until we discovered that the problem must have had something to do with the low expression of the gene in the particular tissue. At Creighton, I will use my research experience to continue advancing the body of knowledge. Specifically, I would like to participate in the Summer Research Fellowship Program.

The main task of my internship was to gain more experience and knowledge of our respective field. Overall, the experience proved to be both enjoyable and rewarding. During this internship I used the skills that I learned from my Medical Assistant class and used them in the real world scenarios at the hospital. Also while I there I was exposed to new experiences. Such as performing Urine test on Drug and alcohol patients. For this procedure I had to stand in the restroom with the patient's and watch them urinate into a cup. I had to stand in the restroom with the patients because in the past they try and cheat the system. For example

Experiences often have a noticeable impact on potential career paths, and I am no exception. I spent a major portion of my recent summer interning at Sanford Health, a local hospital, with Sanford Vascular Innovations, a research group located within the hospital. As part of my internship, I became involved in the patent process for novel medical devices and observed live surgery, both state-of-the-art and timeless, to increase my understanding. Observing the live surgeries provided me with a more knowledgeable position from which to write a background of current medical treatments for the novel medical devices. Even though the specific medical devices were not in the trial phase, just observing the operations afforded me a greater understanding of how the device could be used and where potential complications could occur. Performing the actual surgery would provide even more insight into how medical devices are used and where complication may occur.

This experience has impacted me in every aspect of growing as a more mature, diligent learner. With tasks involving research, and high level of thinking, there comes responsibilities as interns that may involve a little more dirt than desired. Furthermore, the real workforce requires a lot more physical and mental strength, as well as optimism to work diligently. I strive to develop skills that will help me become an intern who is able to conduct more efficient research, and is able to be more open-minded about all tasks given at

The simulation environment offers a safe place for students to practice critical scenarios and gain confidence in proscribed settings (Decker, Sportsman, Puetz, & Billings, 2008). Simulation helps faculty to facilitate learning which meets one of the NLN’s core competencies. Simulation also enhances communication through emerging leadership and delegation skills, and builds teamwork through goal and priority setting (Dillon, Noble, & Kaplan, 2009). Therefore, according to Lasater (2007) simulation is highly effective as an adjunct teaching strategy in clinical practice.

I printed out this email and I highlighted the answers we were to bubble in. However, once we began to bubble in the answers there was a problem. The overwhelming majority of the students did not know their address. This created a major problem because I was given only one paper with the students’ address. Thus, I had to spend the majority of the time helping students with their addresses. Around 10:50 Tammy Becker walked in and told my class that we were being too loud (I was doing my best helping students fill out their address). She said we were to start the test at 11:05 am. As a result, I made sure we did start the test at 11:05 am. At 11:05 am the students began testing. I followed everything we were instructed to do during the PSAT.

I would like write the incident according to John’s (2006) model of structured reflection. When I was working in aged care as a medication technician, one incident reported about medication error. It happened in an afternoon. One of our morning nurse staff given a medication to the resident and forgot to record it. She finished her duty and left at 1 pm.Another staff came for afternoon duty gave the medication to the resident again. At around 2 pm we got a call from morning staff and said she forgot to record the medication. Then only we came to know that, the resident got double dose of medicine. Duty nurse reported this incident to the management and drug error record faxed to the head office. Management called all the staffs

I became a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) volunteer in May of 2015. As such, I had the opportunity to observe the interview process of two potential adoptive families. The interview team consisted of seven employees of the Catawba County Department of Social Services, which included social workers, supervisors, and managers. A GAL program supervisor was also present, as well as a child therapist. This experience left me with a deep respect for the careful and thorough evaluation demonstrated by the interview team members. It is a tremendous responsibility to secure the best permanent placement home for children in foster care. The interview team assessed the strengths and needs of the children and the potential adoptive parents. Reflection on my ability to think critically and evaluate information, while taking into account my personal values and biases, led me to the conclusions that I have much more to learn.

There have been many experiences that have helped me develop the skills necessary for training in research while also cultivating my interest in it. As a future physician, I want to participate in healing patients as well as improving medical care through research, where I can help build upon our current medical knowledge. Although there are many experiences that have contributed to my desire to train in research, the three most significant are my work as a research assistant, my work as a TA and Supplemental Instruction (SI) Leader, and my interactions with medical researchers.

I learned something about myself during this internship program. One of the most important things that I learned is skill. During internship, the opportunity to get new knowledge is everywhere, which includes knowing how to fulfil task relevant to my desired career path and I can become better by spending time to sharpening and honing my skills during the internship.