Sample Nursing Portfolio A Self-Assessment Aspect

Question: Discuss about theNursing Portfoliofor aSelf-Assessment Aspect. Answer: Introduction Competence level in nursing can only be assessed while facing real crisis. However, at this juncture, it can be said that I have developed a sound understanding of my discipline specific knowledge by equipping myself with the skills and techniques necessary to be a professional healthcare practitioner. While handling patients and by analyzing case studies, there has been an improvement in my critical assessment level. With the help of distance and e-learning practices during the course work, I have carried out the necessary research and developed the communications skills necessary to provide competent level of care and treatment to the patients. The aspect of teamwork has been visited and adhered to carefully as carrying out a surgery or dealing with a patient, involves many people. Having an attitude to work as a single body is necessary and it has been worked upon during the training period. All the four professional standards of NMBA can be considered when it comes to reflecting on the areas of personal strength in professional development and gaining competency. According to the first standard, the diagnostic capability of a nurse is assessed (NMBA, 2016). During the course work, learning about human anatomy and sciences has helped me in developing a critical thinking ability, which ultimately has helped me several times in assessing the conditions of the patients (Bismarck et al., 2015). According to the second standard, planning interventions in order to provide quality care and considering the opinions of the patient, also reflect on personal strength. I have followed several case studies related to nursing which has helped me in planning interventions in respect to the treatment of the patients without requiring the help of the supervising physician (Cashin et al., 2015). According to the third standard, prescribing and implementing therapeutic interventions reflec ts on personal strength too. Studying about pharmacology has helped me on several occasions to prescribe drugs to the patients post assessing the condition and without referring to the physician. This has really helped valuable time of the patient, which requires prompt action (Cusack, 2016). According to the fourth standard, learning proper evaluation techniques helps in promoting partnership as well as professional growth. On having learnt proper techniques of evaluation, I make lesser mistakes while documenting details of the patient which is a very important task on the part of the nurse. According to the NMBA (Nursing and Midwifery Board, Australia) standards, the following areas have to be stressed on for further development, and for building competence by following all the professional standards. In accordance with the fist standard 1, I will have to handle more of critical cases in order to be able to assess a situation critically (Scanlon et al., 2012). According to standard 2, I will need to develop good communication skills with patients by interacting more with the patients and critically appraising their situations to provide a correct diagnosis (Langham, 2015). Failing to do that has led to problems in the past where lack of proper diagnosis increased the severity of the condition of the patient. As per Standard 3, to build competency, I will need to have sound knowledge of pharmacology in order to avoid the condition of adverse effect of drugs. (Teng, 2016). This will help me in explaining to the patients how the drug will help in his recovery. In order to prepare for registration with the AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) in the first twelve months as a new graduate registered nurse, the following steps needs to be followed (AHPRA, 2016): Criminal History I should not have any criminal history in order to continue as a health practitioner. English Language Skills Being fluent in English to is necessary to communicate with the patient and follow certain instructions that are typically in English. The PII (Professional Indemnity Insurance) which has been implemented by the National Board will have to be arranged. Continuing Professional Development Try to develop a level of competence and necessary skills for providing safe and quality treatment and acre to the patients. A total of 20 hours of CPD has to be carried out within the precursory years of registration. References: Bismark, M. M., Fletcher, M., Spittal, M. J., Studdert, D. M. (2015). 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