University Nursing Self-Directed CPD Evidence Record and Analysis

This assignment presents a self-directed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evidence record from a nursing student. The record details activities undertaken to enhance wound care management skills. The student engaged in activities such as reviewing wound care guidelines, understanding different dressing types, and learning about systematic wound assessment and intervention strategies. The record includes dates, sources, activity descriptions, and reflection on learning outcomes. The student aimed to improve knowledge of wound classification, management, and application of evidence-based practices. References to supporting literature, including guidelines and research papers, are provided to support the learning process and demonstrate the student's commitment to improving patient outcomes through enhanced wound care practices. The student aims to bridge gaps in their practice by applying new knowledge in real-world clinical settings, including factors affecting wound healing and the importance of uniform guidelines for effective wound management.

Running head: NURSING
Nursing:
Name of the student:
Name of the University:
Author’s note

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Self-directed CPD evidence record:
Date Source or
provider
details
Identifie
d
learning
needs
Action
plan
Type of
activity
Description
of topics
covered
and
outcome
Reflectio
n on
activity
and
specificat
ion to
practice
Descriptio
n of
evidence
provided
CP
D
hou
rs
1st to
15th
Jan,
2019
Wound
care
manageme
nt
guidelines
Lack of
applicatio
n of
wound
managem
ent
policies
and
strategies
due to
confusion
To
enhance
knowledg
e
regarding
strategies
for
chronic
wound
manageme
nt by
discussion
with
educators
and
supervisor
s
Went
through
the
guideline
s for
wound
managem
ent in
relation
to
different
types of
wound
and take
feedback
from
superviso
The key
topics
covered
included
general
wound care,
assessment
process,
management
strategies
and types of
dressings for
optimal
wound
healing
(Carrol
2018)
With this
activity, I
can
enhance
my skills
related to
selection
of
appropriat
e
dressings
for
wound
care and
comply
with
guidelines
The study
by
Mccluskey
and
MccarthY
(2012)
proves that
nurses who
have
enhanced
their
knowledge
related to
wound
managemen
t are more
competent
15
hour
s

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r
regarding
gap in
practice
Outcome:
Increase in
awareness
regarding
classificatio
n of wound,
systematic
wound
assessment
process and
nursing
intervention
s for wound
care. I
developed
the ability to
identify gap
that affects
implementat
ions of
guidelines
for
wound
managem
ent
in
improving
application
of
knowledge
to practice.
I hope to
get the
same
benefits
from this
CPD.
Innes-
Walker et
al. (2017)
justifies
that
mentors
can
empower
nurse’s
confidence
in wound
managemen
t and
improving

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their wound
care related
capabilities
1st
Feb
to
15th
Mar
ch
2019
Fundamen
tals of
wound
manageme
nt nursing
books,
online
databases
to
understan
d quality
wound
manageme
nt process
and senior
supervisio
n
Develop
the skills
to
conduct
high
quality
and
efficient
wound
managem
ent
Implement
the wound
manageme
nt process
in health
care
facility to
get
understan
ding
regarding
the
process
wound
manageme
nt
Engaged
in wound
care for
patient in
health
care
facilities
and
supervise
d by
senior
nurse
during
the
process
The main
topics that
was covered
included
factors
affecting
wound
healing
process,
process for
quality
wound care
and
evidence
based data
on effective
wound
management
(Lewis et
al., 2015)
Outcome:
Developed
confidence
By
participati
on in this
activity, I
can
overcome
my
nervousne
ss during
wound
care, The
new
knowledg
e gained
will
particularl
y help me
to
understan
d the
clinical
benefits
of wound
Ubbink et
al. (2015)
gives the
evidence
that a
uniform
evidence
based
guideline s
on wound
care can
increase
nurse’s
ability to
take care of
acute
wounds in
all setting
and
improve the
effectivenes
s of wound
care. The

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during
wound
management
process and
enhanced
my
knowledge
regarding
effective
strategies to
provide
wound care
care in
the later
stage of
care.
significance
of
guidelines
presented is
that it gives
direction
regarding
when
wounds
should be
cleaned
how to treat
wound
pain, how
to identify
dressing
materials
for
different
wounds,
patient
education
regarding
wound care
and team
based

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process for
wound
care.
Hence,
such
uniform
guideline
can
enhance
nurse’s
ability to
engage in
wound
healing.
Munawar,
and
Rachmawat
y (2019)
argues that
implementa
tion of
supervision
is effective
in
increasing
the

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standards
of nursing
practice
and its
effectivenes
s.
References:

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Carrol, A. (2018). HSE National Wound Management Guidelines 2018. Retrieved from:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/publications/nursingmidwifery%20services/wound-
management-guidelines-2018.pdf
Innes-Walker, K., Parker, C. N., Finlayson, K. J., Brooks, M., Young, L., Morley, N., ... &
Edwards, H. E. (2019). Improving patient outcomes by coaching primary health general
practitioners and practice nurses in evidence based wound management at on-site wound
clinics. Collegian, 26(1), 62-68.
Lewis, S. L., Dirksen, S. R., Heitkemper, M. M., Bucher, L., & Camera, I. (2015). Medical-
Surgical Nursing-E-Book: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, Single
Volume. Elsevier Health Sciences.
Mccluskey, P. & Mccarthy, G., (2012). NURSES'KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCE IN
WOUND MANAGEMENT. Wounds UK, 8(2).
Munawar, M., Saleh, A., & Rachmawaty, R. (2019). The Influence of Supervision on the
Performance of Associate Nurse in Hospitals: a Literature Review. Journal of Nursing
Practice, 2(2), 91-96.
Ubbink, D. T., Brölmann, F. E., Go, P. M., & Vermeulen, H. (2015). Evidence-Based Care of
Acute Wounds: A Perspective. Advances in wound care, 4(5), 286–294.
doi:10.1089/wound.2014.0592