Reflection On The Section 2-Impressions Of Being A Student Nurse

During this semester I was able to learn about they type of nurse I would like to become. I came into this semester thinking that my biggest strength was patient care. After my first day of clinical I realized that even though I had a lot of experience in patient care at a doctors office, being in the hospital is completely different. As a nursing student I was responsible for the complete care of my patients, not just educating them. I think my most memorable moment of the semester was when I gave a patient her insulin injection. For some reason I was very nervous about giving her a subcutaneous injection. I did okay for my first injection but I needed to practice my technique. I started practicing every day. Two weeks later I was given the

Give a synopsis of your impressions from Day 1 through now.

b. Discuss your progression, growth, and maturity as a JR1 student.

On the first day of clinical I was very nervous because I was not sure what to expect. Now I think I know what the expectations are for my nurse and myself. I am also more comfortable asking questions and interacting with patients. I understand the nursing role in the hospital, and the responsibility that comes with it. I think I have a good idea of the nurse I want to be and what practices I want to implement in my patient’s care. I am also more aware of my biases and I am working on them.

Section 3 - Strengths and

How has that made you think about your role as a nurse?

I think the biggest concern I had during my clinical was when a nurse left the medications untended in the patient room and when I pointed it out, the response was “its okay is not a narcotic” I was very disappointed in this answer because It just showed a lack of concern and consideration. My thinking was that if this happens when a student is watching, I cant imagine what its happening when no one is watching. Most nurses try to follow the rules specially when a student is watching them; they want to be a good example. This nurse in particular did not care. This experienced made me realized that it is important to take pride on your job, to follow the rules and not get into the habit of not caring.

Section 5 - Overall Summary

What will you take from this experience to next semester (JR2)?

I think I will take my positive attitude, my eagerness to learn and my experiences to the next semester. This semester I learned that it is important to have integrity, doing the right thing even when no one is watching. I also learned the importance of teamwork and positive attitude. These are all experiences that I will take to next