Clinical Briefing Diploma in Nursing Year 3 The Clinical Team
Nursing Practice Modules Module Code Duration HS1181 HS2236 / HS2237 HS2237 / HS2236 HS3206 NP 3A HS3212 NP 3B HS3213 NP 3C HS3214 NP 3D CPV (Yr1 S1) 3 weeks CPV (Yr1 S2) 3 weeks CPS (Yr2 S1) 2 weeks CPV (Yr2 S1) 3 weeks CPS (Yr2 S2) 2 weeks CPV (Yr2 S2) 3 weeks CPV (Yr3 S2) 5 weeks CPS (Yr3 S2) 5 weeks PRCP(Yr3 S2) 12 weeks
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MOH SCREENING & VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS Full compliance is expected. Complete all vaccinations & post-hep B vaccination blood tests Update Raffles Medical Clinic @ AMK of your vaccination records & blood test results Students who are not compliant may be denied of clinical placement
HS3212 & HS3213 Staggered starting from 28 Aug 2017 Posting SURGICAL OT ED GERON - Dover Park Hospice - Nursing Homes - Community Hospitals Duration 4 weeks 1 week 1 week 4 weeks o HSE 2 days
Outcomes to be achieved by the end of Year 3 S1 1. Participate in the care of 2-3 patients holistically; manage all aspects of the patient s needs/ problems. 2. Perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation when caring for the patient. 3. Document findings of assessment in the patient in the patient s records (including charts). 4. Provide health education and/ or instructions to patient and family. 5. Assist in-charge in managing 2-3 patients 6. Present one case study outlining (verbal bedside presentation). 6.1 Patient s current issues / needs and the causes. 6.2 Interventions that reduced and solved these issues / needs. 6.3 Evaluation of the interventions and treatment 6.4 Presentation include: Patient s primary diagnosis, Able to relate pathophysiology, medication and investigation. Able to link issues based on patient s assessment Covers the listed categories 6.1-6.3
Operating Theatre Setting Year 3 S1 (Learning Outcomes to be achieved at the end of the placement) 1. Participate in the nursing management of client at the OT reception. 2. Participate in the care of client during anaesthesia (general, regional and local). 3. Participate in the management of the client as scrub and/ or circulating nurse. 4. Observe the roles of the reception, scrub, circulating, AU and recovery room nurse within the operating theatre complex. 5. Participate in the nursing management of client in the recovery room/ PACU. 6. Write a reflection on the clinical experience during the c linical posting. 7. Share the reflection during the debriefing session.
Peace Haven Nursing Home 1. Shift duty: 8 4, Mon - Fri 2. Simei - nearest MRT. Still need to take SBS 5 to reach the home Tampines MRT - SBS 37 as well as SBS 2 Alight at Japanese School and walk to 9 Upper Changi Road North 3. Not within reach of any food courts - need to take a bus. Lunch is catered by their kitchen - not halal certified. However the students can purchase a meal coupon $3 from finance. Meal - main course, soup with dessert The muslim students will have 'pack a lunch' 4. The students will have to share a locker per RLA
Gerontology Setting Year 3 S1 (Learning Outcomes to be achieved at the end of the placement) 1. Participate in the care of 2-3 patients holistically; managing all aspects of the patient s needs/ problems. 1.1 Use valid and reliable assessment tools to guide nursing care for older adults. 1.2 Plan and implement patient-centred care for older adults with physical and cognitive needs (with emphasis on preventing risk and promoting quality and safety e.g., falls, medication mismanagement, pressure ulcers). 1.3 Use resources and programmes to promote functional, physical and mental wellness. 1.4 Monitor and evaluate outcomes of care. 2. Document findings of assessment and care in the patient s care records (including charts).
Gerontology Setting Year 3 S1 (Learning Outcomes to be achieved at the end of the placement) 3. Discuss mistreatment (physical, mental, or financial abuse, and/or self-neglect) in older adults and the preventive measures at family and community level (including national policies). 4. Participate in inter-professional teams by understanding the roles of other members, in particular those of older adults, families and other healthcare professionals. 5. Discuss measures to manage an environment suitable for older adults/ residents with cognitive impairments. 6. Provide health education and/ or instructions to the patient and family/ caregivers. 7. Discuss ways to promote dignity in the care of the older adults. 8. Explore issues related to end of life care of elderly. 9. Assist in-charge in managing 2-3 patients. 10. Write a reflection on the clinical experience.
Hospice Care Setting end Year 3 S1 (Learning Outcomes to be achieved at the end of the placement) 1. Practise basic communication skills. 2. Observe management of symptoms like pain, nausea and vomiting, constipation and symptom distress. 3. Participate in interdisciplinary care of patients. 4. Provide the following nursing interventions: 4.1 oral hygiene. 4.2 meeting nutritional needs. 4.3 skin care (e.g., positioning, hygiene, moisturizing) 4.4 care of patients with pressure ulcers and other wounds. 4.5 bowel care and stoma care. 4.6 care of patients with drains and catheters. 4.7 care of patients with intravenous therapy / syringe driver. 4.8 care of patients on oxygen therapy.
Hospice Care Setting end Year 3 S1 (Learning Outcomes to be achieved at the end of the placement) 5. Explore psychosocial and spiritual issues commonly encountered at end of life. 6. Explore ethical and legal issues in end-of life care including advanced care planning. 7. Recognize own self care needs and team support. 8. Gain knowledge of hospice and home care eligibility, services and administration. 9. Write a reflection on the clinical experience. 10. Present a reflection of clinical experience during the debriefing session.
Emergency Care Setting Year 3 S1 (Learning Outcomes to be achieved at the end of the placement) 1. Participate in the assessment of patient s airway, breathing and circulation status. 2. Perform equipment checks such as air viva function test & defibrillator check. 3. Participate in triage, emergency resuscitation. 4. Work in collaboration with healthcare team in the care of patients with any the following conditions: - medical emergencies. - trauma emergencies. - poisoning 5. Write a reflection on the clinical experience during the clinical posting. 6. Share the reflection during the debriefing session.
HS3214 - PRCP PRCP from 4 Dec 2017 to 23 Feb 2018 PRCP option completed Pls inform if your name is not found in the list. Have been posted to the hospital assigned. Hospitals assign the ward & preceptor Report to NYP on last day of PRCP (23 Feb 2018, Friday)
Pre-Registration Consolidation Placement Purposes 1. Facilitate the consolidation of the 3-year academic studies and clinical experience 2. Provide students the opportunity to develop confidence in the following areas: - professional interpersonal skills - clinical judgment and decision making - client management - handling difficult clients (including members of clients family/public) - ward management
Pre-Registration Consolidation Placement Purposes (con t) 3. Facilitate the transition from student to the beginning practitioner role of a fresh Registered Nurse
Outcomes to be achieved by the end of Year 3 (PRCP) 1. Take care of 4-6 patients holistically; manage all aspects of the patient s needs/ problems. 2. Perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation when caring for the patient. 3. Document findings of assessment in the patient in the patient s records (including charts). 4. Provide health education and/ or instructions to patient and family. 5. Coordinate care for 4-6 patients 6. Present at least 4 case studies outlining (verbal bedside presentation). 6.1 Patient s current issues / needs and the causes. 6.2 Interventions that reduced and solved these issues / needs. 6.3 Evaluation of the interventions and treatment 6.4 Presentation include: Patient s primary diagnosis, pathophysiology, medication and investigation related to patient s condition linked issues based on patient s assessment Prioritization of actions Discharge planning Covers the listed categories 6.1-6.3
Assessment of HS3214 Components Pharmacology Test 10% Weightage Clinical Performance Appraisal 90% Professional Behaviour (15%) Communication (15%) Delivery of Care (70%)
Clinical Assessment Clinical Practice Logbook Formative assessment (wk 4, 8, 12) Feedback on clinical performance Consolidated feedback at wk 12
Professional Conduct during Clinical Placement Courtesy and Respect (online & offline) GST (Greet, Smile, Thank you) Confidentiality
Tips to do well in PRCP posting Manage your expectations Time management Know your patients Know what to do & how to do safely Maximise learning resources available Ask when you are not sure (don t assume) Seek help from NYP lecturer early if you encounter problems
Common Reasons for Failing PRCP Unable to apply theory to practice: Poor knowledge base/understanding Poor drug knowledge Don t know the patients conditions Unable to assess, identify patient s problems, plan & prioritize care Unable to communicate clearly Unable to manage 4-6 patients safely Poor attitude / professional behaviour
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