Self Reflective Essay

Pursuant to California Vehicle Code (40902), I plead not guilty by Trial by Written Declaration of the charges of CVC 22349 (b). I have paid the fine of $352 and have attached the receipt to the case as instructed.

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.

I saw doctor after doctor and had test after test done. After a year of having multiple tests come back negative and not knowing what was wrong with me: I was missing school, falling behind, becoming depressed, and being bullied at school. I finally went back to my pediatrician, who said the seven words that I hate to hear, “It’s your Complex Regional Pain Syndrome again.” Being diagnosed with CRPS this time was different than the rest. I really struggled. I was not myself. My parents and my doctor worked together trying to get me into the Rochester, MN Mayo Hospital Pediatrics Pain Rehabilitation Center (PPRC) inpatient program. When my doctor applied for program in 2013, I was denied due to my young age. This was extremely hard as it felt like my life was completely falling

Growing up, I was a competitive cheerleader but was forced to quit three and a half years ago when I was struck with chronic back pain for the second time in my life. I was pain free for just over a year and a half, and during that time I was involved in cheerleading again. After the pain relapsed, I endured countless needles and numerous procedures. I was home bound and on bed rest for seven months during my junior year of high school, which is considered the most important and determinant year. I wasn’t able to go to school and sit at a desk all day, because the pain was too excruciating. Because of this, my teachers were reluctant to help and didn’t think I deserved to continue their classes with passing grades since I was not in class,

As I pushed off my leg to go by another player, I severely strained my hamstring. At the time, I did not realize what I had done and continued to play. Realizing I may have been injured, I went to the hospital and found out I strained my hamstring one again; however, this time it was almost torn. The doctor relayed I needed physical therapy again. The next day, I realized I was unable to lift up my leg. This continued for almost two weeks. After about a week or two, I regained more movement in my leg. Slowly, I gained the ability to train and complete my physical therapy. Though this process was much more difficult than the last time, I had to remain focused and mentally strong to get through this tough time. After 3 months of hard work, I was cleared to play again; my leg was finally fully

My life has always been challenged by school, stress, family and peer pressure, but the biggest challenge of them all was being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) in 2012. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a form of chronic pain that affects an extremity. Not only did this disease affect my health but it affected my family financially. This disease brought destruction to my life and it completely turned my family’s live upside down. However, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome brought an important lesson that my family and I learned from.

Vital signs are a fundamental component of nursing care and indicate the body’s ability to maintain blood flow, regulate temperature and regulate oxygenate the body tissue. Taking vital signs are essential in revealing any sudden changes in the body, which could potentially indicate clinical deterioration of the patient.

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.

I totally agree with what the author is saying in the text. It takes time to get a good product out even though we think some people are deep and wonderful they still have the same struggles that we have when it comes to writing. I like this text because it is realistic it is giving an account of first drafts from common day people and shows how it is even for professional writers have problems with. This point is important because as people we sometimes feel we are not as good or capable of doing something not realizing that the people we look up to have the same problems we do. Another point that I agree with the author on is that you have to start somewhere. Many times as writers we don’t know where to start when it comes to writing. That being said we will just sit and think for ten twenty minutes when we could've just been information on the paper and then editing it later. In addition I liked that the author used examples from his professional experience when it came to writing food reviews. By him using details like how he went to the restaurant and sat down with friends and took notes of what was said. This was good to me because it helps me connect with him and the things that he does to write his reviews.

The rare neurological condition has seen me endure unspeakable torture; the worst pain ever inflicted on a human being. CRPS stole my ability to walk, sleep, ride... and live.

This essay aims to critically review my strengths and weaknesses as a self-regulated learner, in relation to key skills which demonstrate my ability to use reflective practice. Also, the essay will identify and implement the learning skills required to complete the modules in Year 2 of the programme. It will produce and make use of individual learning plans that reflect how I could improve upon my interpersonal skills and implement a personal development plan. Furthermore, a demonstration of application of key skills together with learning and interpersonal skills in a variety of settings will be made. The framework this reflective essay will follow has been adapted from the work of Borton (1970) Reach, Teach and Touch;

I was an active child growing up with sports. I started gymnastics at the age of three, and then came soccer, karate, softball, cheerleading, Irish step dancing, basketball, and finally competitive trampoline. I was dedicated to everything that I did, which showed when I received my first-degree black belt at the age of eleven. I loved being involved in so many activities but my heart was truly into soccer, gymnastics and competitive trampoline. I had been lucky enough to not have any medical problems until 2009. I had landed wrong in gymnastics one day and heard a pop in my right foot/ankle, sending shooting pain through my foot. I stopped for a minute but continued through the class thinking the pain would go away but it did not. I finally went to the emergency room a few days later, where I had X rays taken that

Impact on my self-esteem and self-image. When I was first diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), it drastically changed my life. I had visited my doctor because I had a terrible time falling asleep for multiple weeks due to my wrist and hand experiencing alternating sensations of tingling and pain. With the lack of sleep, I was often irritable and feeling down about myself. I quickly started to have low levels of self-esteem and thought badly about my self-image. Before my diagnosis of RA, I often would work out and visit my local gym typically three times a week. However, the pain and inflammation in my joints prevented me from working out. From this, I saw my body physique changing and it was hard to accept that I would not have the

Before I came to college, I felt my writing had to follow a certain pattern and be fixated around one way of thinking. What I was fortunate to learn was quite the opposite. Writing does not have to follow any certain pattern, but can rather be structured through many different possibilities. I was also told in high school that my papers either had to agree or disagree with the given topic, even if I believed otherwise. This formulated a very one-track way of thinking when it came to my papers. Now I know that I can let my mind explore new and exciting ideas. I can agree, disagree, compliment, criticize, and question the author however my heart desires, as long as I have the evidence to back myself up. Many authors in the book, Writing About Writing, explain their processes as well as the processes of others when it comes to writing. As a writer, I can draw on my own processes and relate them to the authors, as well as use their ideas and apply them to myself. Through reading, I have learned new methods of invention, planning and revising, and incubation when it comes to writing. All ways I can use to create more meaningful and creative work.

During the course of the quarter, I feel that I have progressed somewhat. I've gained a lot of knowledge on rhetorical strategies and how to present arguments effectively. In the writings I have written, I feel that each writing works towards meeting the course goals. Logos, ethos, and pathos were strategies and ideas we were introduced to (if not already in the past) and were built upon throughout the quarter. The knowledge gained over the course of the quarter weren't only those three types of appeals. Rhetorical strategies like proposals helped reinforce the course and using rhetorical analysis in different situations have become easier throughout the quarter. I believe that I have made sufficient progress towards becoming a better