Essay On Key Learning Experience

This simulation was a really realistic situation for where we are at in year two. The key learning points I took from this simulation was prioritizing, which is an essential key in nursing care. Solidifying safety (ABCDE) checks, which is something we have been practicing each week in practice. Identifying focused assessments, which allows a nurse to understand key health issues before entering a client’s room and being mindful of these things during initial check. Practicing pain assessments (before and after) and having the chance to work through steps that need to be before calling the physician and what talking to a physician would look like. An area I feel went well for me during this simulation was being able to do a pain assessment after medications were given and addressing any concerns the client had.

I did this by being curious and questioning the client as to why he didn’t feel like doing it today and if it was in regards to his pain. I felt it was important to have an understanding from the clients perspective however I did try and rationalize with clients in the perspective that if he does work on mobilizing it will help him to get home quicker. I felt I didn’t face to many challenges during this simulation for I felt it was more so consolidating my practice, which I really appreciated. Although in other classes prioritizing and honing in on focused assessments have been discussed, I feel it has been hard to do this in the hospital. I find that by the time morning report is finished and the time that we have to go and check on the clients in minimal which is understandable