My clinical experience at Lewis Outpatient counseling Agency, provided me with exactly what I wanted, which was an opportunity to focus on utilizing and implementing the client-therapist relationship in order to enhance my therapeutic work and a chance to see how outpatient counseling could be delivered in a different setting. During the beginning, I found it challenging to get used to a new way of working, mostly given my relatively new caseload of mostly adolescent youths compared to my previous
I reflected back over the last eight weeks of this course. The nursing outcomes in course NR 511 has prepared me to meet the MSN program outcome #7, MSN Essential III and Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies # 4 Practice Inquiry Competencies. Program Outcome number 7 examined the best ways to develop patient centered care models and delivery systems using the most update to date scientific methods available. This program outcome was achieved in several ways. For example, during this course I became
and Plans I first became interested in psychology while enrolled in a grade eleven introductory course. Learning the basics about human behaviour and mental processes fascinated me, and from there I began to explore the ways in which psychology could become a lifelong career. Fast-forward seven years and I have witnessed this passion flourish through the completion of my Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Psychology and my Developmental Services Worker Diploma. In addition to my schooling, I have made
Project: Epidemiology of Transition to Stage D Heart Failure, I was directly involved in data collection, data entry, result analysis and manuscript preparation. Our data result in four abstracts that had been accepted for presentation at AHA meeting 2015. Ongoing project. Clinical Trial: NEAT-HFpEF “ Nitrate’s Effect on Activity Tolerance in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction”. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN) compared to placebo increases
This assignment aims to critically evaluate the four key professional requirements for mentorship practice. The assignment endeavours to reflect on clinical practice with Samantha a third year student nurse on her final placement in the Emergency Department. The assignment aspires to critically discuss different theories of adult learning relating to Samantha’s practical and academic experiences. The positive and negative aspects of effective learning environments are identified and discussed
I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Quyyumi during the Community Health Fair that is held twice every year. This charity clinic provides care for underserved and uninsured patients. My duties included patient triage, focused history and physical exam, blood drawing and performing pap smears. The experience allowed me to practice my clinical skills and provide care to patients in need. I participated in taking patients ' histories, doing physical examinations, reviewing lab results and prescribing
With opportunity, hard work and dedication I progressed from telemetry/ICU step-down and Medical ICU to Cardio thoracic ICU (see CV). Each unit provided me with the knowledge and skill sets necessary to be a proficient nurse. While l was opening my mind to different aspects of critical care nursing with every new opportunity, I was also being inspired to pursue an advanced practice nursing degree in Anesthesia. I developed an interest in Nurse Anesthesia as a student nurse in my clinical rotation
compassion every time I witness a person who is mentally ill. In my perspective, I feel a moral and an instinctive obligation to help a person with a psychological or emotional ailment. Caring for people is not only rewarding to me, but the hope is that one day, those people will contribute to “the love of humanity” by giving back in the same way that I wish to do in medicine. Thus, my decision was rather easy; my passion in serving the humanity prompted me to go into Psychiatry. I have been vigilant
I have always been thrilled by what goes around in people’s minds, but it was at the age of fifteen that I was first attracted to the field of psychology and particularly to clinical psychology. It was mainly because I read my favorite book When Nietzsche Wept by Irvin Yalom. This novel had a personal impact on me, as someone I know was dealing with depression, migraines, insecurities and suicidal tendencies same as happens so in the book’s characters. Wanting to see in real life all the knowledge
I participated in taking patients histories, doing physical examinations, reviewing lab results and prescribing the appropriate treatment, I helped in performing administrative duties and updating patients’ medical records. At the clinic’s pharmacy, I assisted the pharmacist in explaining the medication route of administration, dosing and frequency. I also involved in introducing public health awareness and vaccination projects during our local medical tours. My responsibilities were taking patients’