Personal Reflection Of Nursing's Role As A Nurse

I implemented ones role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility, ethical practices & evolving identity as a nurse committed to caring, advocacy and quality while adhering to evidence based practice by complying with the agency, school, and state law regulations. I made sure to follow all the guideline and safety precautions throughout the day. I treated every resident with respect and protected his or her rights. For example, I followed the hospitals policy when giving a TB test and having my instructor assist me through the process by following infection control and making sure to mark where the TB test was given on the forearm.

I demonstrated appropriate written, verbal and non-verbal communication in a variety of clinical contexts by using therapeutic communication to express respect, patience and sensitivity. An example is when I had to get a residents orthostatic BP, Every single time the resident would yell that it hurts. I expressed my sympathy towards the resident and told the resident I was sorry. I noted to the instructor of what happened and learned that us nurses should chart that and try to have it changed that the resident should not be required to have an orthostatic BP done every month.

For example, when I had to apply lidocaine cream onto a residents back, I wore my gloves. I then checked back with the resident a couple hours later to see if the cream has helped decreased the