Report on Progress of Professional Portfolio

IDENTIFY
COMPETENCY R-1-7 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide health teaching
NUMBER, LETTER and coaching associated with community health nursing.
AND SUBCATEGORY

DESCRIBE ONE One significant learning experience I had was how the delivery and
SIGNIFICANT application of effective teaching strategies serve to ensure optimal
LEARNING health outcomes for early hospital discharge. For example, a recently
EXPERIENCE IN THIS
COURSE RELATED TO
diagnosed Type 2 diabetic doesnt just need to understand their
THE CLPNA condition, but how to live with it. Its not just about dietary and
COMPETENCY. lifestyle modifications but the appropriate interventions during hypo-
PROVIDE AN and hyperglycemic episodes. Failure to deliver the appropriate content
EXAMPLE can greatly impede health goals, resulting in long term health
consequences.

I learned that each case regardless of their similarities must be

DESCRIBE WHAT customized to the client, their environment and specific needs. We
YOU LEARNED AND cannot approach similar topics in the same fashion because what works
HOW IT RELATES TO
THE COMPETENCY.
for one person doesnt necessarily work for another. Not only do
EXPLAIN WHY IT experiences vary but cultural and personal considerations are essential
WAS MEANINGFUL.
in the delivery of care. Teaching others about their conditions or health
choices allows them greater control over their choices which in turn
can help reduce injury and disease incurred by the clients.
USE THE
PROFICIENCY I would rate myself as good, because even though I appreciate, and
CATEGORIES TO respect the role of cultural and personal values, I have yet to apply
RATE YOUR these skills to real life settings. Currently, I have researched and
PROFICIENCY IN THE written about cultural sensitivities and the importance of customized
CHOSEN CLPNA and tailored care plans for others and look forward to applying this to
COMPETENCY. my future clinical experiences.
EXPLAIN WHAT WAS
DONE TO ACHIEVE
THE COMPETENCY.
DESCRIBE HOW YOU
WILL APPLY THIS As a nursing student, I have developed basic understanding on how to
LEARNING IN YOUR identify cultural and personal preferences, but my clinical and real life
CURRENT AND experience will enable me to adopt the necessary critical thinking skills
FUTURE NURSING
that will serve me throughout my nursing career.
PRACTICE

Student Name: Jocelyn Glidden 1036837

Course: NFDN 2006

Date: January 30th, 2017

Instructor/Tutor: Tracy Ross