NUR 201 Simulation Lab Reflective Journal Name: Sydney Flynn
1. Discuss 4 tasks you completed or tried to complete in simulation lab.
1. Inserted a straight catheter
2. Provided an armband with correct name and date of birth for patient
3. Assessed vitals and head to toe on patient
4. Maintained patient privacy
2. What did you learn most about the situation(s) you encountered in simulation lab?
I learned how important it is to work as a team to complete the tasks ahead in a timely manner. It's easy to freak out and make mistakes when in a stressful situation, but if you're able to stay calm and actually think things out, tasks will become much simpler. I also learned to never forget about allergies- a simple wheeze could indicate the beginning of an allergic reaction hours later.
2. What did you learn most about the situation(s) you encountered in simulation lab?
I learned how important it is to work as a team to complete the tasks ahead in a timely manner. It's easy to freak out and make mistakes when in a stressful situation, but if you're able to stay calm and actually think things out, tasks will become much simpler. I also learned to never forget about allergies- a simple wheeze could indicate the beginning of an allergic reaction hours later.
3. What will you do differently during your next simulation experience?
I will familiarize myself with the supplies in lab more, as they are very different (at least in my opinion) than at the hospital. I will also improve my body mechanics so I'm not dying at age 30.
I will familiarize myself with the supplies in lab more, as they are very different (at least in my opinion) than at the hospital. I will also improve my body mechanics so I'm not dying at age 30.
4. While watching your peers’ simulation experience, what are 3 things you learned?
I learned that effective communication with the patient and our peers makes the world go 'round so much smoother. I learned that in order to get everything done, we have to delegate and prioritize our time. It's okay not to have all the answers, and it's okay to ask your teammates for help. I also learned how to correctly label and draw labs, which is crucial.
5. What 3 things did you learn in the classroom (didactic) that you put into practice during your simulation experience?
1. Using SBAR for phone calls
2. Providing patient safety at all times (bed in lowest position and locked, side rails up x3, call light in reach, verifying name, date of birth, and allergies before medication administration)
3. How to increase oxygen saturation (start nasal cannula, raise head of bed, assess lung sounds and O2 continuously)
