SNPG950 Reflection for Practice - Two Week Journal Template Analysis

This document presents a two-week reflective journal from a nursing student, fulfilling the requirements of the SNPG950 Reflection for Practice assignment. The journal entries detail the student's experiences, challenges, and personal growth within the healthcare setting. The student reflects on critical incidents, including the emotional impact of patient deaths and the strategies employed to cope with stress and burnout. Key themes include the importance of self-care, seeking support from colleagues and family, and the development of coping mechanisms. The journal entries also highlight the student's efforts to balance work and personal life, engage in professional development, and improve their skills. The student's reflection demonstrates a commitment to self-awareness, critical thinking, and professional improvement within the nursing profession.

SNPG950 Reflection for Practice - Journal Template (Complete over a minimum of two weeks to
capture recurring themes)
Name:
Day/
date
Journal entry Key Themes
1st
October
2018
Last 2 years I am working as a registered nurse. This is my day to
day reflective journal of 2 weeks. The reason I chose this is a
month back I faced a severe breakdown and stopped going to
my work all of a sudden for 3 days. I was affected with so many
deaths happening under my care giving. I have recently joined as
a nurse and watching elderly people and children dying is too
much for me.
Brief idea,
breakdown, upset,
taking leave, unable
to speak
2nd
October
2018
I did not go to work. I did not took any calls or communicated
with any one at home or at work.
Personal time taken
3rd
October
2018
I slept all day at home. My appetite has reduced and I felt grose. Personal time taken
4th
October
2018
I realised sitting at home that something is not right. I have to
change this so this situation is not repeated next time. I
remained a day extra at home. I today shared this with my
mother. She guided me to open up and to communicate. She
advised me to reflect on the entire situation once again.
Personal time taken
And some self
realisation took place
5th
October
2018
I joined back work. The management was really concerned. A
meeting was called and my manager helped me out big time. He
told me to communicate with them the exact dilemma I am
facing. With their support slowly I began resuming my work.
Joined work, spoke
to management.
6th
October
2018
It is weekend and I made up a plan after ages with my old
friends. We met at dinner and caught up with my group of
friends. I felt for a long time I was only focused in my work and
my personal life was impacted. I thought it is okay to work hard
for few years. But meeting with my friends, laughing, sharing
stories and telling them my recent pitfall eased things out from
my mind.
Took up a step to
balance life.
7th
October
2018
I went out for a walk with my pet. Spent an entire day with my
parents. Cooked at home and watched television shows. The day
rejuvenated my mind.
Gave myself space
and did what
relaxed.
8th
October
2018
I started nursing to my old patients. Out of them was some
toddlers who had severe heart disease and some had cancer. I
have spent more time with them caring for them. Post work I
went to my workstation and wrote down my days experiences in
a journal format.
Joined work and
faced situations,
started maintaining
journal
9th
October
2018
It is a working day and it went well. I shared my story with a
fellow nurse. And I discovered he had similar trauma
experiences a year back as well.
Shared my story with
others.
10th
October
2018
The team met out for a group dinner post work today. I believe
being more with people, spending time, sharing the story is
helping me immensely.
Tried looking at
positive things along
with negative
11th
October
Work went well. An elderly patient died today. The family was
broken up. I was saddened but what I did is I informed my
Death of a patient,
Sad but managed

2018 supervising nurse that I was upset. I also wrote my journal. carefully.
12th
October
2018
Another patient at work died today. Management called up for a
team meeting today morning before we started our work. They
mentally prepared us that there was a critical patient a small
child and there are chance we might not be able to save. This
preparation did help each one of us at work today.
Management
initiative, Supportive.
13th
October
2018
I joined a baking hobby class this weekend. It is going to be a 2
days’ workshop. I felt extremely happy to join this.
Started a workshop
to learn a skill
14th
October
2018
Today is my 2nd day at the baking class and I am already baking.
Cannot wait to make some delicacies and feed my parents back
home.
Learnt a new skil