NURS1020 Clinical Course Evaluation

Mid-term Evaluation

Student: Megan Scott

Clinical Instructor: Kortney Deal

Missed Clinical Hours: ______ Missed Lab Hours: ______

NURS 1020 Course Learning
objectives
Objective Evidence/Indicators of Progress: (The student has ...) Progress
Satisfactory Unsatisfac-
tory
Established therapeutic nurse-resident 1. I was able to communicate thoroughly with relevant information
relationships in residential /long-term care to my resident and establish a relationship
settings. 2. Interacted more than three times with my resident throughout the
day, whether it was in their room, or at dinner
3. Understood and respected resident’s ability to decline a
conversation or certain topic that would bring up certain emotions
Performed skills relevant to situating an 1. I was able to have open-ended conversations with my resident
individual within his/her personal, familial about cues that were in her room, such as paintings
and community context 2. Shortly discussed their perceptions of living in Peterborough as
well as living in a retirement home
3. I was able to show empathy towards my resident regarding
broken relationships and family hardships
Developed and demonstrated skills in 1. Assisted multiple residents with dysphasia for all three meals of
basic assessment techniques relevant to the day, recognizing which residents have different consistencies
the long-term care population in their food and drink
2. Observed the mobility the residents and looked at their care plan
to decide how it would be best to help them
3. Took part in morning and night routines with the residents,
including washing, brushing teeth and getting dressed
Demonstrated skills in providing resident- 1. Successfully assisted multiple residents with dysphasia for a
centered support for activities of daily meal(s) in the long-term care facility while respecting the needs
living of the resident
2. Provided assistance with my partner with personal care and
observing what they were able to do by themselves
3. Assisted residents with safety and accessibility aids when leaving
or returning to room
Developed knowledge about the 1. I was able to interact and ask questions to the staff and gain
experience of residents living in a long- further knowledge regarding resident’s routines and facility
term care setting procedures
2. Engaged with residents and was able to learn about their families,
social supports and why they decided to move into a long-term
facility
3. Developed an understanding how my resident’s morning and
night routines, adapting to the level of assistance that is needed
Demonstrated safe and ethical clinical 1. Reviewed and practiced safe bed lifts and transfers, as well as
practice at the level appropriate for a year lifts in and out of a chair
one nursing student 2. Employed the use of personal protective equipment when
assisting the residents and hand hygiene to follow – to reduce the
spreading of infections
3. I was able to take knowledge and experience from our weekly
labs and apply them to my residents with tasks such as transfers,
making beds and proper positioning while eating
Participated in professional development 1. Participated and discussed with my peers and clinical instructors
based on reflective practice and clinical about my positive and negative outcomes of the day
inquiry 2. Reflected on areas for improving my morning and night personal
care routines and how to make it easier for my partner and I
3. Participated with my peers in exercises in the classroom such as
recording blood pressure, pulses, respirations and lung
assessments
Examined personal attitudes regarding the 1. I would like to sit down and have an in-depth conversation with
elderly and other residents of long-term my resident and perform a spices assessment, as I have not had
care homes time to yet
2. Examined my resident’s family tree and the importance of them,
and compared it to my personal values of my family
3. Discussed with my resident what it was like living in a retirement
home and their thoughts about it
Developed a basic knowledge of the 1. I would like to understand the differences between some of the
clinical manifestations and relevant diagnoses of the residents and the symptoms for it
nursing interventions of chronic diseases 2. Discussed how to properly dress the resident in compression
 socks and understood the purpose for them
3. I was able to assist my resident with strengthening her gait and
encouraged her to find her strength in confidence as well

Clinical Instructor Comments (Please include strengths as well as needs for improvement. There must be comments to
elaborate on any objective marked “unsatisfactory”.

Megan comes prepared for each clinical day and is dressed in a professional manner (ie. clean uniform, name badge presented at eye
level and hair tied back). Megan builds and maintains therapeutic relationships by asking each resident what name they prefer to be
addressed, spending time learning about the residents backgrounds (history and personal), being respectful of their homes, and
developing partnerships with the residents when providing care. Megan does really well at introducing herself and her designation
each and every week at clinical as the residents may be living with dementia and/or have many student visitors. Megan ensures she
reviews the individualized plan of care for each resident she assists and promotes the residents' independence by enabling each
person to do as much as they can on their own before providing assistance. Megan needs to ensure that prior to each time she
provides assistance she communicates with the resident and asks permission when appropriate. Megan con further promote safety in
the clinical environment by raising/lowering beds, ensuring privacy by closing doors, continue to follow the care plans thoroughly,
and apply proper ordered restraints, etc. Megan does good at recognizing her own limitations and seeks help when necessary. Megan
should look for new opportunities to practice her skills and maximize her competence. Keep up the great work thus far.

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