Interpersonal Communication Associated with an Event I was Involved In

Running head: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATED WITH AN EVENT I WAS
INVOLVED IN
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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
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Description of the event
I was assigned to take care of the patient admitted in emergency ward under the
supervision of the senior registered nurse. She instructed to calculate the dose size of the
medicine for administration and went to assess other patient. I calculated the dose size of
different medicine which was not prescribed by the physician. During the practice I have not
administered the medicine and waited for her arrival for confirmation. I communicated with the
RN and discussed my calculation with her. She found that I have calculated wrong dose size and
that too of wrong medicine. She instructed that I should be mindful towards my work. I was
supposed to give wrong medication which was prevented through effective interprofessional
communication.
Feeling
I was feeling low in confidence when RN has instructed me to calculate the dose size. At
the time, I felt that I have calculated the drug size accurately of the right medicine, but I was not
sure. At the time of administration, I was thinking I should communicate with RN and get
assured about the dose size. Hence, decided to wait for her. When the RN reviewed my
calculation and pointed that I have calculated wrong dose size of another medicine, I was guilty
and worried. She said that as I have communicated with her regarding dose size calculation and
prevented the risk of any health complication. I was a happy and at the same time guilty for my
action.
Values
By experiencing the clinical situation, I felt guilty for my unhealthy practice. My
personal belief of being assertive has save me from facing drastic situation. I am insistent and