Sarah Mann

Learning Plan NURS 151

1. Strengths in clinical practice (in relation to course abilities/outcomes).

1. Determine strengths and limitation and when to consult and seek assistance from
another professional- ex. Clean versus sterile suctioning, crystal like substance in brief.

2. Ensure client safety and a safe environment- ex. Lowering bed, placing call bell back,
lock wheels on wheelchair etc.

3. Apply knowledge of therapeutic use of self and identify its effects on clients well
being- ex. I utilize my listening skills; identify things important to the patient to talk
about with them. I stay engaged in conversation, which all of these have positive
outcomes for the client and their health.

2. Areas of clinical practice to continue to develop.

1. Document clearly, accurately, concisely in a timely manner using written and

electronic methods- ex. I have improved greatly on my documentation writing skills but I
need to work on becoming timelier about the entries in written and electronic methods.

2. Apply knowledge of clients cultural, religious, and other beliefs and values- ex. Each
time I have a new patient I try and ask them about their cultural and religious belief and
even though I know a little about different cultures and religions there is still so much
more to learn and understand about how and why individuals value what they do. I would
like to continue to learn about my patients beliefs so I can fully apply the knowledge to
their plan of care.

3. Incorporate the unique needs and expected outcomes into individual clients plan of
care- ex. Each week I do a concept maps that are specifically related to my patient. I have
got better at identifying priorities but I would like to work on nursing interventions
because this is the area I struggle with most.

3. Effective learning strategies in clinical practice.

Goal 1 learning strategies:

1. Review appropriate medical terminology so it is first nature and flows quickly onto
paper by September 2016
2. Try/ find different worksheets that organize the care I provide in a fashion that works
best for me that I can pull the information from quickly to document what I need too by
December 2016
3. Take time to learn the electronic system that way I become faster at entering the
information I need to by December 2016

Goal 2 learning strategies:

1. Review CNO document on culturally sensitive care by September 2016.
2. Speak with friends of different cultures and religious beliefs and learn about them and
also find peer review journals on culturally sensitive care by September 2016
3. Always talk to my clients and understand their culture and religious beliefs from
September - December 2016

Goal 3 learning strategies:

1. Review Potter and Perry nursing book and Lewis Med serge by September 2016 -
these books contain nursing interventions for all illness and conditions
2. Practice concept maps at home over the summer. Do at least one a week by September
2016
3. Each clinical day work on a concept back (emphasis on priorities and nursing
interventions) September to December 2016