Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA)
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Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (OSCA)
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Critical reflection on OSCA
Critical reflectionCritical reflection is a reasoning process to make meaning of an experience. In thiscontext, I will reflect my experience on my Objective Structured Clinical Assessment(OSCA) exam for my practical last semester which was on priming an IV fluid andconnected the canella to the patient and calculate the correct dosage according to the pump.I will use GIBBS cycle (1988) in order to reflect upon my experience (Gilbert, 2016).Describe what happenedObjective Structured Clinical Assessment exam is considered as an exam thatstudents must pass in order to progress in their clinical assessment. It is a versatile multi-purpose evaluative tool that can be utilised to assess healthcare professionals in a clinicalsetting. I have prepared for my practical exam for last semester which was on priming anIV fluid and connected the canella to the patient and calculate the correct dosage accordingto the pump (Eggert, Kurtz and Diddens-de Buhr, 2014). As per the knowledge given bymy tutor, I primed the IV fluid and connected the canella to the patient. For conducting thisprocess, I collected all the equipment needed for priming the fluid. I worked according tothe code of conduct mentioned in Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)(Code of conduct for nurses, 2017). I washed my hands with soap and water and woregloves before proceeding. The dosage calculated by me was 0.9% Normal Saline. Theequipment required was 0.9% Normal Saline, IV set and infusion pump. I went to thepatient and have a proper introduction with him and I also describe the procedure ofpriming the fluid to him. Once the patient was ready, I swabbed the IV line insertion withthe help of alcohol in order to prevent infection. Then I embarked with the insertion of fluidthrough infusion pump. All the process went well without any issues and thus, I was able to1
complete by priming an IV fluid and connected the canella to the patient and calculate thecorrect dosage according to the pump.Explain what you were thinking and feeling at the timeAs I have practised priming the line very efficiently, I got excited in my practicalexam. It was a feeling of joy and anxiousness as in order to pass the exam I have to primethe line and fluid very efficiently and effectively. Though, like every other student, I alsofelt nervous and anxious as it was my exam and I need to pass no matter what. I ponderabout the knowledge that my tutor gave me. This boost up my motivation level and I wasable to prime an IV fluid and connected the canella to the patient and calculate the correctdosage according to the pump (Piek and Stein, 2013).Analyse and briefly describe what the experience meant to youAccording to my experience and analysis, I can say that nursing practices needsprompt action and critical thinking in each process and stages. Though, I faced nodifficulties and obstruction in the whole process, but it is very important for the healthcarepractitioners to have self confidence in order to reduce the future uncertainty. It was thefirst time that I conduct priming an IV fluid and connected the canella to the mannequinand calculate the correct dosage according to the pump (Mouser and Wilson, 2015). Imemorised all my learnings and knowledge that I acquired in training. I was facingdifficulty in introduction process with the patient as I was facing difficulty explaining himthe process. From setting up infusion pump to calculating the dosage, everything wentsmooth and efficient. This experience will help me in future effectively. I faced noobstruction in the whole process and thus, able to complete the assessment effectively andefficiently.2
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