Report on Progress of Professional Portfolio

K-8-6 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide advanced

IDENTIFY
COMPETENCY health teaching and coaching as a lactation/breast feeding
NUMBER, LETTER consultant.
& SUBCATEGORY

DESCRIBE ONE
SIGNIFICANT One significant learning experience I had is the importance of
LEARNING continued patient education and evaluation related to post neonatal
EXPERIENCE IN care. Speaking from a personal and educational point of view,
THIS COURSE breastfeeding experiences vary with both positive and negative
RELATED TO THE aspects. To overcome these potential difficulties, the nurse and
CLPNA patient must be aware of the appropriate interventions and signs
COMPETENCY. associated with successful nutrition and the steps needed to yield
PROVIDE AN such results.
EXAMPLE
DESCRIBE WHAT This is meaningful because whether its your first baby, or your
YOU LEARNED AND third, every birthing and breastfeeding experience is unique.
HOW IT RELATES Therefore, education related to breastfeeding techniques, latching,
TO THE proper breast care and nutrition is an integral component in the
COMPETENCY. mothers success. Not only is the mothers confidence essential to
EXPLAIN WHY IT this process but the benefits associated with breastmilk to the
WAS MEANINGFUL. newborn are crucial in the development of healthy children.
USE THE I would rate myself as good because I have successfully breastfed
PROFICIENCY both my children for a year even though it wasnt without its
CATEGORIES TO hardships. For my first pregnancy, I wasnt interested in
RATE YOUR breastfeeding until I met with a lactation consultant that was at the
PROFICIENCY IN
hospital where my son was born. If it wasnt for her I dont know if
THE CHOSEN
CLPNA
I would have chosen to breastfeed but because of her guidance and
COMPETENCY. support I felt supported in my decision and am forever grateful for
EXPLAIN WHAT that experience. Since this time, I endeavor to assist others in their
WAS DONE TO choice to breastfeed and hope to become an advocate for such
ACHIEVE THE practices.
COMPETENCY.
DESCRIBE HOW In my community, lactation services are not offered, so I cant help
YOU WILL APPLY but wonder about how many women forgo breastfeeding because
THIS LEARNING IN they dont have anyone to talk to? Therefore, through continued
YOUR CURRENT education and courses related to advanced lactation and
AND FUTURE breastfeeding consulting I aim to provide all mothers with the
NURSING essential tools and knowledge to successfully participate in
PRACTICE breastfeeding practices.

Student Name: Jocelyn Glidden

Course: NFDN 2004

Date: November 16, 2016

Instructor/Tutor: Tracy Ross