Self-Reflective Journal in Clinical Practice

RUNNING HEAD: SELF-REFLECTIVE JOURNAL IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
SELF-REFLECTIVE JOURNAL IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
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RUNNING HEAD: SELF-REFLECTIVE JOURNAL IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
Introduction
Self-reflection is an integral tool for learning as it allows criticism of learning experience
(Epstein, Siegel & Silberman, 2008). Once such analysis is present, it is possible to devise a plan
of action in order to improve any areas for incapability. In the current scope of analysis,
judgments regarding professional practice and capability to make comments regarding own
performance has been undertaken. Such criticism allows comparing learning and practical
experience in accordance to the RN standards for Practice. At the end a plan for action has been
suggested which can allow improvisation of any areas in which capability has been seen to be
less or absent.
Learning Outcomes
Most integral areas of reflection in clinical practice relates to making judgment regarding
to understanding as a student. At the beginning of the course, I was very excited and nervous
about the subject as there was present vast number of subjects present. The course was distance
learning and the topic was completely new topic (Henderson & Tyler, 2011). I was not aware of
the content and the tasks that had to be undertaken and completed in the course. However, my
learning outcomes provide that, I have been able to undertake my assessment. I had the
opportunity to study to enhance my knowledge and share my opinions on the importance of
making decisions in health situations. While making decisions related to the health situation, I
understood that I knew the topic in detail. During the first session of Module 1, I produced four
results and strategies for evaluation. I know that my learning has led to the development of
clinical decision-making skills through critical thinking and analysis to achieve better results for
patients with inferiority. I undertook simulation strategy in order to make decisions related to
patient situation. Some results s of the study was to obtain detailed information on the subject,
decision-making process and clinical reasoning. Identify problems and problems in the decision-
making process. Think critically and make the right decision. Clarification and consideration of
decision-making efficiency.
I also have several learning outcomes for the semester. Some of which reflects that I have
the skills and abilities to provide the patient with good management and care. I find obstacles to
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unnecessary communication, to the development of decisions and strategies. I am easily able to
interact with patients and find suitable solutions to various outcomes. Every Friday of the week a
blog was published on a modular network on various topics related to the topic (Levett-Jones,
Gersbach, Arthur & Roche, 2011). I used clinical thinking, one of the most important tools to
learn. This tool gave me the opportunity to gather detailed patient information, analyze and take
appropriate measures to meet patient needs. It has also helped improve clinical skills and
information that reflects actions. So, I could improve my knowledge of the topic, I am
continuously promoting literature, books, academic articles and magazines to make decisions
about your Moodle and UOW libraries. I have watched videos on patient assessment, physical
examination, risk and decisive technology. Reflective learning is the key to analyzing assistance
and improving skills and abilities. At the end of six months I was able to have a positive attitude
towards the patient. I also have the opportunity to know the decisions and their importance in
health care.
Evidence
Only reflecting related to learning is not sufficient to understand detailed understanding
related to a topic. It is necessary to provide evidence to such learning as well. During the session,
I had the opportunity to learn how making healthy decisions are important at all levels of
administration and level of health facilities (Clynes & Raftery, 2008). Nurses play an important
role in the decision-making process to determine the patient's outcome. Therefore, the decision-
making process is important to ensure high-quality care and guidance for care providers and to
assume the responsibilities, which we have learned in Module 1 earlier this year. I learned
regarding importance of pattern recognition in decision making. This involves recognizing
patterns in patients from previous experiences. In practice knowledge and skills, mutual
cooperation, respect and mutual support, clear description of the work, good use of resources, are
some of the most important things to make a decision about care (Wright, Moss, Dennis,
Harrold, Levy, Furness & Reubenson, 2018). I had learned regarding simulation strategy, which
I had been using for understanding of different concepts. Also in Evaluation 2, I had the
opportunity to do a case study of a patient with asthma. We learned that the timeline is important
to obtain detailed information about the state of health. It also helps identify the patient's true
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