Capstone Week 4

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Professional Capstone and Practicum Reflective Journal

John Watkins

Grand Canyon University: NRS-493-0505

Instructor: Bartholomew Chris

10 /17/2021

Professional Capstone and Practicum Reflective Journal

Ethical considerations in health care are essential provisions that effectively guide the action taken by any healthcare professional in regards to assisting the patient. The handwashing training to curb the spread of Covid-19 in healthcare facilities would immensely require adherence to the staff's good moral and appropriate conduct. The main objective of the capstone project is to ensure the spread of Covid-19 is minimized through handwashing candidly. However, teaching the staff effectively will require utmost understanding following the established code of ethics. For instance, the first provision of the code of ethics dictates that a nurse would always act with compassion and respect coupled with the inherent dignity of each individual. Therefore, ethical consideration would play a fundamental role in ensuring the objective of the capstone project is realized.

Based on the professional practice of healthcare provision, I have learned that I have different areas of strengths and weaknesses. The professional practice of nursing requires commitment and dedication when implementing healthcare interventions that can help address patients' challenges (Clements et al., 2016). My strength has been evident in staying committed and being consistent in what I do in the healthcare facility. My collaboration with my preceptor has allowed me to realize my potential while working on my project proposal, especially how to handle the staff. There are some areas in which I had little understanding of how to work out. For instance, implementing issues related to my professional practice was one area that I could not achieve without collaborating with my preceptor. I was also committed to ensuring I avail myself when performing a professional practice. Secondly, my consistency and effective time management also allowed me to achieve my objective as far as understanding handwashing healthcare intervention was concerned. My positive working relationship with my preceptor has been my major strength in this professional practice.

However, I also realized some weaknesses, which, when I focus on addressing, I can become a good professional practitioner in a healthcare facility in the future. First, I often became nervous about what I was doing, especially when implementing the professional practice. The moment I tried implementing a professional practice, I could find myself feeling nervous. This weakness makes me feel unable to implement my duties. I also realized poor time management as a second weakness that I need to address. However, seeking assistance from my preceptor will help me to overcome the challenge of nervousness. In summary, I have learned and understood the need of helping to implement healthcare interventions in healthcare facilities.

References

Clements, A. J., Kinman, G., Leggetter, S., Teoh, K., & Guppy, A. (2016). Exploring commitment, professional identity, and support for student nurses. Nurse education in practice, 16(1), 20-26.