Nursing Home Clinical Reflections
Nursing Home Clinical Reflections
(Nursing Home Clinical Reflections)
During my clinical rotation at a nursing home, I gained invaluable insights into geriatric care. Each resident presented unique challenges, from chronic illnesses to cognitive impairments, which required tailored care plans. A poignant moment was assisting a resident with dementia during a particularly agitated episode. Through gentle communication and a calm demeanor, I was able to soothe her, reinforcing the importance of empathy and patience in nursing.
Interacting with multidisciplinary teams highlighted the necessity of collaboration. Nurses, doctors, physical therapists, and social workers all contributed to holistic care. I observed the significance of detailed documentation and clear communication in preventing medication errors and ensuring continuity of care.
Moreover, I learned the emotional aspects of nursing. Forming bonds with residents who often lacked family support underscored the role of nurses in providing not just medical, but emotional and social support. Witnessing end-of-life care and the dignified handling of palliative care broadened my understanding of compassionate care.
This experience emphasized the need for adaptability, empathy, and strong communication skills in nursing. It solidified my commitment to the profession and deepened my appreciation for the complexities of geriatric care, ultimately shaping me into a more compassionate and competent future nurse.
I need one page only. NO APA format. About nursing homes.
- What are your upcoming week’s specific learning goals and objectives?
- Were there any placement items/issues that occurred this week that you feel your instructor should be aware of that are private in nature and are more appropriately shared here than in the discussion board with your classmates?
- Give a brief description of an objective you worked on this week. Make sure to cite at least one reference showing how your objective relates to the public health knowledge you’ve studied during this course or the public health course. You may choose to reference your e-text, journal articles, or videos you’ve studied during these courses or you may find an outside reference on your own to further enhance your public health knowledge and practices.
This was last week. Write about the experience at the clinical site.
Remember, your journal entries are an important aspect of clinical learning as they serve to help you reflect upon and get the most out of your community practice experience. Therefore, your journal entry should include the who, what, where, and when of your community practice experience. Remember, this should simulate a dialogue that would normally take place face-to-face with your community practice experience instructor.
