Transition To Professional Practise Assignment 2022

Running head: TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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Transition to professional practice
Student name:
Student ID:
Author’s note:

TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Reflection about the incident based on standards............................................................................2
Description...................................................................................................................................2
Feelings........................................................................................................................................2
Evaluation....................................................................................................................................3
Analysis.......................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion and action plan..............................................................................................................4
References........................................................................................................................................6

TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3
Introduction
I plan to reflect on the first time I did nursing handover. In accordance with the
NSW standards, I plan to maintain the confidentiality of the patient, as part of my professional
code of conduct. Confidentiality must be maintained and the names are changed to protect the
identity of the patient. The essay therefore aims to provide a clear idea about the importance of
handing over a patient and the process that needs to be followed to ensure positive health
outcomes
Reflection about the incident based on standards
Description
During my academic course, I was working towards my final shift with an independent
perception to provide care for patients under the supervision of my mentor. There are two parts
in my duty provision, one was to helping the doctors during the complicated medical cases and
the second one was to ensure the terms and conditions associated with handover. Even though, I
was caring for the lady during my shift I was sceptical about handing her over. My supervisor
allocated me with the task of ensuring proper care about 3 patients and maintaining vital sign
records for each. I observed an increased rate of respiration and other signs of health
deterioration. It is for the same reason I felt a bit uncomfortable in handling her.
Feelings
I personally feel that I am unable to cope with the situation of handover perfectly due to
prevailing level of low confidence. I was constantly haunted with the fear that I may do
something wrong the assessment in front of the doctors or even the head nurses making myself a
laughing stock. However, I do understand the fact that the fear of being subjected to criticism