REASSESSMENT OF STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES

 

• Perform a new self-assessment. Rate yourself on clinical skills, based on your experiences during this practicum. Summarize the results.
• Explain which goals you accomplished and which you did not. If you did not achieve a particular goal, explain how you could continue to work on it, perhaps in your next practicum experience.

Sample Solution

Clinical Skills Self-Assessment

Skill Rating Notes
Physical assessment 8/10 I am able to perform a comprehensive physical assessment, including vital signs, inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. I am still working on my ability to identify subtle findings, but I am confident in my ability to gather the necessary information to assess a patient’s health status.
History taking 7/10 I am able to take a comprehensive history from a patient, including their chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, family history, social history, and medication list. I am still working on my ability to ask open-ended questions and to elicit the patient’s perspective on their health.
Nursing interventions 7/10 I am able to implement a variety of nursing interventions, such as medication administration, wound care, and patient education. I am still working on my ability to prioritize interventions and to delegate tasks to others.
Communication 8/10 I am able to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. I am confident in my ability to provide clear and concise information, and I am able to listen to and understand the needs of others.
Professionalism 9/10 I am professional in my interactions with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. I am respectful of others, and I am able to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in stressful situations.

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Goals Accomplished

  • I was able to successfully complete all of my clinical assignments.
  • I was able to improve my skills in physical assessment, history taking, and nursing interventions.
  • I was able to develop my communication and professionalism skills.

Goals Not Accomplished

  • I did not achieve my goal of becoming more comfortable with delegation. I still find it difficult to ask for help, even when I know that it is necessary.
  • I also did not achieve my goal of becoming more assertive. I sometimes have difficulty speaking up for myself, especially when I disagree with a decision that has been made.

How to Continue Working on Goals

  • I plan to continue working on my delegation skills by asking for more opportunities to delegate tasks to others. I also plan to talk to my mentor about how to become more comfortable with delegation.
  • I plan to continue working on my assertiveness skills by practicing speaking up for myself in non-threatening situations. I also plan to talk to my mentor about how to become more assertive.

Overall, I am pleased with my progress during this practicum. I have made significant improvements in my clinical skills, and I am confident that I am prepared to continue my education and to begin my career as a nurse.

Reflection

I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated in this practicum. I have learned a great deal, and I am confident that I am a better nurse because of it. I am particularly grateful for the support of my mentor, who has been a valuable resource and a source of encouragement.

I am excited to continue my education and to begin my career as a nurse. I am confident that I will be able to use the skills and knowledge that I have gained to provide high-quality care to patients.

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