Week 1
The things i did during my first week of internship are :
Getting to understand the ward and its protocols .
understanding different patients of the ward .
Assisting in morning routines
ward round with doctor
Giving of Vaccination
Description :
My mentor nurses, where able to give me an understanding of the ward and what type of client that we have in the ward.
My mentor nurse and I was with different clients to assess them and take care of them and I was also asked to do the same as was done by the mentor nurse and I was allowed to start feeding patient.
I was able to give out vaccination to the residence here and did a doctor round visit my mentor nurse.
Feeling :
While i was with the patient i felt confident and felt empathy for the client
Evaluation:
I have been able to communicate properly with each clients and also help when they are in pain.
Action Plan:
I plan to be more involved with the daily routine of every healthcare worker here.
Conclusion:
I think my first week has gone smoothly.
week 2
Medication distribution
familiarization with work environment and multi professionals
supporting other workers with morning duties
Description :
i have been able to keep on practicing my basic nursing skill in this osasto. practicing my distribution of medication and also working with other healthcare professionals.
Feeling :
I do feel that the environment is a unique one to help the growth of every patient, as the serenity of the environment gives various types of treatment and therapy.
Action Plan:
I hope to create a plan that will enable , get the best out of this internship.
Conclusion:
so far so good, am pleased with my learning curve.
Week 3
Mid-Evaluation
Week 4
week 4
RIA
MNA
Distribution of medication
Doctor round
Administration of Vaccination
Assisting with morning washes.
Description :
I have been able to participate in the RIA assessment of own patient with the help of own mentor nurse and explanation of how or what each stage of RIA means and how to assess a client
I was able to carry out own MNA assessment for own patient and conversation went fine. client remember couple of things and client needed help in most things, overall client was happy and helpful.
After the assessment it was recorded in the client record and also used as a discussion with the doctor during the discussion round.
I have practiced more on the administration of vaccinations to clients and this has boosted my confidence in the administraation of vaccinations.
I have been able to partake more in the doctor round with my mentor nurse support and courage and also getting more involved in the discussion by asking questions.
Feeling :
i feel more confident about my activities and decisions are more informed.
Action Plan:
Work independently in my last week.
week 5
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