Laboratory Reflective Journal
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is for the student to reflect upon their recent lab experiences. The student should identify which specific lab activities assisted them in achieving course outcomes and contributed to the development of their future nursing practice.
Directions: Each student is required to complete two (2) journals per quarter in lab, one at midterm and one at the end of the quarter. Reflect on specific lab activities from the past 5 weeks when answering these questions:
- (CSLO 1) How did the lab activities help you demonstrate safe patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice? Provide an in-depth reflection on two (2) or more experiences. Examples include:
Patient Safety
Safe medication use
Environmental safety
Identifying signs of abuse or neglect
Identifying nutritional issues
Using proper techniques for procedures and interventions
Using evidence-based practice
Using the nursing process - (CSLO 2) What part of the lab activities helped you to demonstrate caring behaviors towards patients? Provide
an in-depth reflection on two (2) or more experiences. Examples include:
Being attentive to the patient
Recognizing and addressing needs (physical, psychosocial, & spirit)
Identifying what matters most to the client
Having end of life conversations
Addressing caregiver needs
Addressing pain and comfort
Addressing rest and sleep
Respecting individual values, perspectives, and concerns - (CSLOs 3, 5) What communication and collaboration techniques and tools did you apply while performing the lab activities? Include at least one example from each component:
1 Therapeutic technique with patient – examples:
Recognize non-verbal ques
Active listening
Communication with family/caregivers
Cultural/language considerations
Verification of understanding
1 Communication and collaboration techniques with team – examples:
ISBARR
o Hand Off Report
o Verbal Orders – Repeat & Verify
Constructive Feedback
o Team Huddle
Interdisciplinary team consultation
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