Nursing Handout Experience

Meanwhile, elsewhere in Habersham County, Tom was feeling slightly nervous as he exited the staff lounge and entered the hustle and bustle of County Hospital’s ER to begin his first shift as an RN. The first few hours of his shift passed slowly as Tom mostly checked vital signs and listened to patients complain about various aches, pains, coughs, and sniffles. He realized that the attending physician, Dr. Greene, who was rather “old school” in general about how he interacted with nursing staff, wanted to start him out slowly. Tom knew, though, that the paramedics could bring in a trauma patient at any time.

Last semester I used this competency a lot and this semester was no different. I was very fortunate to have amazing groups in my last two rotations. During my first rotation this semester, we were able to work as a team and help each other whenever someone needed an extra hand, and if someone was done with their patient’s care earlier, we would go around asking the rest of our group and the nurses if they needed help with something. During my second rotation, because we worked in pairs, I developed an even greater sense of teamwork. By the end of the rotation, we barely needed to communicate verbally, because we both knew what to do in regards to our patient care.

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the structures, processes, and perceptions of the outcomes of bedside handovers in nursing practice.

Backing all great physicians are a group of highly trained and dedicated individuals ranging from scribes to nurses. A student doctor must understand that working in groups is not just a skill needed to succeed in undergraduate school, but it is also a skill that is critical to becoming a good physician. During my times as a medical scribe in the ER, I have been present during several codes and I have witnessed the importance of group work firsthand. On several occasions, in fact, I have found myself as an important member of a patient’s care team. As a VCOM student doctor, I will continue to keep the critical principle in mind. Whether it is something as simple as studying for an exam or something as important as saving a coding patient, I will always make sure to work well with others and play my part as best as I

The purpose of this paper is to explore the transitional shift from practical nurse to professional nurse. We have utilized several resources detailing the scope of practice for the professional nurse, and explain in detail the new types of roles we will encounter as RN’s.

I have been fortunate enough to work in a teaching hospital for over a decade, on a unit that has a strong sense of teamwork. I have watched residents grow from unsure medical students to capable

The other challenge was different personalities among the nurses. Some nurses especially from the surgical units seemed to down look others from other units such as labor and delivery. However, this problem was solved by addressing the members on the need of putting all our differences aside and working as a team to help the patients (Cameron, Harbison, Lambert & Dickson, 2012).

I have decided to reflect upon the first time I did a nursing handover. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2004) Code of professional conduct, confidentiality shall be maintained and the patient’s name is changed to protect indentity.

Interprofessional team collaboration for professional nurses is viewed as a method to improve the care and safety for patients. However, interprofessional team collaboration presents both advantages and challenges for nurses and other team members. One of the advantages is the coordination of care for the patient and the sharing of knowledge to improve the outcomes for the patient. Challenges for interprofessional team collaboration is: poor role-definition, miscommunication, conflict, lack of accountability for assignment of responsibilities and tasks (Reeves, 2012). This paper will discussion the role of a nurse on an interprofessional team and the challenges, why interprofessional teams promote patient safety, and strategies to promote success interprofessional teams.

Communication includes verbal and written, as well as the ability to document data. One of the most difficult transitions, and a main stress factor, is the new graduates’ ability to communicate with the physicians. Having the ability to be a leader is a key to success. “To be an effective leader, a nurse must show collaborative teamwork, which is consistent with AACN core competencies. To fulfill this competency, new graduates must be able to delegate to others to promote patient safety and health” (Theisen & Sandau, 2013). Conflict resolution with team members and patients was a noted as a skill that new graduates lacked. “Several new graduates expressed concern that they were unprepared to deal with conflict appropriately and professionally” (Theisen & Sandau, 2013). Due to the lack of experience, new graduates are unfamiliar with the proper ways to deal with conflict successfully. Mentorship has been an effective way in improving new graduates confidence in dealing with conflict, because they were guided through real situations. Organization, prioritization, and time management was another identified problem. The ability to prioritize patient care, which has a direct effect on patient safety, is a critical component of nursing. “Both new graduates and employers have

Graduate nurses struggling to fit in confess to being overwhelmed with heavy workloads and inability to facilitate patient safety. Nurses who have fitted in to their work environment are reported to be more satisfied with their jobs and this job satisfaction creates an opportunity for nurses to advance professionally. To fit in, a new nurse should stay positive and open minded (Malouf & West, 2011, p. 490). The new nurse should also be open to learning. The nurse should regularly consult the experienced nurses whenever problems with protocol or the manner of conducting some activities arise. The nurse should maintain a friendly attitude and should be eager to learn. The friendlier the nurse is the easier and faster the nurse fits in. If the nurse never fits in, the nursing duties would not be carried out normally; the nurse would be easily depressed, would be unmotivated and would deliver low quality service (McCoy, MA, Levett-Jones, T & Pitt, V 2013, p. 20). A nurse who has not fitted in is disastrous both to himself or herself and to the patients he or she

In this essay I will concentrate on inter-professional collaboration which is cornerstone for providing better care to patients. I will try to examine some benefits and opportunities, while identifying the barriers and issues to effective collaborative work between employees. Throughout my essay I will be using LEARN format for better reflection on my clinical practice, my thoughts and feeling. As a nursing student in Early Identification team which is focused on maternal and children’s health, I will discuss my experience as being a part of this team.

A major concept that we have learned about in our nursing 182 class is Teamwork. In this concept analysis we will see the conceptualization of teamwork, and critical attributes, related concepts and various cases, and illegitimate uses of team work. Teamwork is essential in the nursing field and this analysis will show just how important it is.

This course allowed me to gain so much knowledge on many aspects of collaboration and mentorship. I have been able to look back and reflect on all the different themes covered and have noticed that the overall take home message is understanding the importance of collaboration and the significant role nurses play within healthcare as mentors. In addition, I have learned many helpful strategies to effective group work, especially in an online environment one being open communication. Being in healthcare we know communication is valuable and an essential tool. We learned concepts that could also affect teamwork and collaboration and how to obtain a positive process in problem solving. Throughout the term we explored many different concepts

As a result of my versatile work experience, as well as my community and organizational involvement, I have learned the importance of being a team player in order to perform effectively and efficiency. Having exposure to multiple clinical rotations in variable institutional settings has enhanced my time management skills, multi-tasking ability, and effective communication to both diverse patient populations and fellow practitioners. These qualities, along with my genuine enthusiasm and empathetic passion to help others, will allow me to become an integral component to your residency team.