Reflection Department of Health

Question: Discuss about theReflectionfor Department of Health. Answer: The inception of nursing training is exciting and exalting. The educational transition to the universities has presented an emphasis on the base of knowledge underpinning the learning of principles and practice so that a nurse has the capability of modifying the practice and the application of knowledge in various settings with different technologies. Thus, things are no longer done in the way they were initially trained in hospitals. With regards to this matter, it is imperative to reflect, using Gibbs Model (Rodrigo, 2015), on what I have learnt through the completion of the submitted certificates and learning packages as stipulated by the Department of Health (DoH) of the State of New South Wales. Description The reflection mainly focuses on the training that warranted the acquisition of the necessary credentials before the commencement of my training as a registered nurse and the requirements that made it possible for the process to be a success. Moreover, some of the experiences and undertakings that were executed during the process of handling the packages such as hand hygiene, immunization, first aid, prevention of falls, compass, incident reporting, blood safety among others will be reflected ("Learning Packages and Competencies, Central Hume Graduate Nurse Program, Students, Benalla Health", 2016). However, the specific parameters learnt are to fall within the responsibilities and roles of a registered nurse (Mills Fitzgerald, 2016, p.19), an explanation of the legal, professional, ethical, political and organizational concepts of Australian healthcare and a demonstration of communication skills that are effective and up to date ("Bachelor of Nursing", 2016). Additionally, the requirements of demonstrating good skills of assessment, analysis, planning, implementation, interpretation, and documentation are to be considered (Price Harrington, 2013, p.8). Feelings Before enrollment into nursing school, I had mixed feelings especially during the start because I was not sure of what I needed at the time. The feeling of confusion with what is expected of me was very conspicuous and I first thought of quitting to other manageable courses like business administration and economics (Price Harrington, 2013, p.8). Notwithstanding the lowness that I felt, there was light at the end of the tunnel after I learnt that I was not the only one undergoing the same problems. After going through the mandatory requirements that were directed by the Department of Health of the New South Wales State, I developed interest especially after learning first aid as a package. I realized that there are many people out there who need my help. When the topic on resuscitation of babies was introduced, I recalled a case in my neighborhood where a baby was choked by food to death in the hands of its mother. This was tragic but nothing could be done because there was nobody a round with the necessary knowledge. Moreover, I learnt that hand hygiene is vital in disease prevention and recalled the fights I had with my parents over eating without washing hands. It was shocking but educative to learn that people who are not immunized are weaker than the immunized ones. Thus, the acquired certificates and packages were really educative. Evaluation Altogether, the process was a success. I managed to demonstrate the ability to be a leader of a team in an emergency situation. Again, I engaged in various immunizations around the state on children, especially BCG, pentavalent and oral polio. The knowledge helped me foster health education to my community. There is no point in which the boundaries of nursing were violated. There were many other aspects of nursing that were covered such as legal, political and cultural issues. Together with my colleagues, I realized that there are some cultures that do not allow blood to be seen. The tutor of the immunization package introduced a mother of two from the Jehovahs Witnesses church who had totally refused to allow her children to get immunized. The reason was that her church prohibits the sight of blood and the introduction of impurities in form of chemicals. It came as a shock but her children are minors, which renders them unfit to make decisions of their own. However, that fact did not go well with me and colleagues. We decided to visit a local court and placed charges against the mother. Gladly, the jury bought our idea of the childrens health risks. The court ruled that the children were to be immunized. It was an important encounter for me. They loved the courage and professionalism that I demonstrated. The NMBA standards of practice call for fulfillm ent of the duty of care and I did so in the case ("National competency standards for the registered nurse", 2016). Analysis I had never thought of excellently emerging out of the packages training as a victor. However, there were vehicles that played a crucial role (Mills Fitzgerald, 2016, p.19). The tutors and instructors were very supportive. Again, the colleagues who also had a professional motive of achievement catapulted my urge to succeed to greater heights. The prescribed nursing curriculum was my point of view and the desire to achieve what I wanted by the end of the training was imperative. The major reference point that was vital to me during any problem was the utilization of the nursing process in first aid, immunization, mental health and others ("The Nursing Process", 2012). The entire training and practice were swift and warranted. Thus, what helped the achievement of objectives was determination and the help of other stakeholders. Conclusion The experience was educative and fulfilling. There is nothing else I could do to enhance the situation because what I did was timely and necessary. The determination and hard work were enough to propel my career to a level of such achievement. I have learnt that choice, determination, and firmness are the key elements of professional development in life. Again, the desire to propel humanity to standardized levels should always be the driving force of any career (Mills Fitzgerald, 2016, p.19). To ensure an outcome that is positive, I would repeat the same strategies employed in this case. For further improvement, I would adjust my mindset to curb any negativities in time so that much is covered within the stipulated period. Action Plan The need to improve my career basics and goals has called for future engagement in seminars and continuous medical education programs. Again, I shall be seeking more professional help from experienced individuals and scholars. This step is necessary because the experienced individuals have a wealth of knowledge and may have probably endured situations like mine. Moreover, I would engage in research at both personal, organizational and national levels to foster professional development. Thus, professional success marks national and global progress ("Using Gibbs: Example of reflective writing in a healthcare assignment - Oxford Brookes University", 2016). References Bachelor of Nursing. (2016).QUT. Retrieved 29 December 2016, from https://www.qut.edu.au/study/international-courses/bachelor-of-nursing?spad=adwords_sa_nursing%20training%20australiagclid=Cj0KEQiAhZPDBRCz642XqYOCpb8BEiQANUcwT_H72cIL6c6sN5TNt-fl0VDycWJYnU0rh57vQSkxZJ8aAh3I8P8HAQ Learning Packages and Competencies, Central Hume Graduate Nurse Program, Students, Benalla Health. (2016). Benallahealth.org.au. 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