C/N/153. Descriptive Reflection on Nursing

The paper uses the concept of Reflective Practice as a learning tool that helps to integrate theory into practice reviewing John's model of structured reflection used in clinical management, and conducting a case study of a patient suffering from post surgical complications and pain. A personal experience in reflective practice is analysed.

C/N/151. Reflection on working with a patient

The paper offers a reflection on the experience of working with a patient of the Adult Intensive Care Unit (AICU). John's Reflective Cycle (1993) is used including the analysis of the influencing factors and the strategies used to deal with the situation incorporated with the learning outcomes. The author considers what he was trying to achieve as a professional, what the intervention was and what were the internal and external decision making factors.

C/N/148. Critical reflective account of an incident during clinical placement using Gibb's reflective cycle as framework for reflection

The paper presents a reflective account of an incident that took place during a student nurse's clinical placement. Her related learning experience is discussed from the perspective of personal and professional skills development, i.e. self-awareness and self-evaluation. Gibbs' reflective cycle is used a tool for guiding the reflective process.

S/N/154. Disability and Chronic Illness in Nursing

The paper looks at the challenges of treating people with chronic pain analysing the story of an Australian nurse, Melissa Holland, who had suffered from a severe brain damage. It is argued that pain may be associated with the psychological feelings of depression and trauma, causing difficulties in assessing people with chronic pain, social seclusion and disability. The role of the nurse in the health care system is considered outlining the goals and responsibilities of the job.

C/N/140. Case study involving an ITU patient

This essay examines the assessment process of a critically ill patient considering various aspects of his/her care in the intensive treatment unit (ITU), discussing different assessment tools, the role of the nurse, the importance of confidentiality, record keeping, etc.

C/N/39. Care of critically ill patients

The paper considers the scenario of a critically ill patient and discusses the ethical and legal issues surrounding the treatment. The assessment tools that a nurse could use in various stages of the treatment are outlined. Scenario script is provided in the appendix.

C/N/138. Administration of medication by nurse: analysis of NMC Guidelines

The paper examines the guidelines to minimise the errors of nurses in the administration of medication discussing the issues of safe drug administration and the mechanisms that the nurse can employ in order to minimise the iatrogenic problems that can arise.

C/N/137. Potential role of the nurse in Health Promotion amongst the Asian Diabetic population in the UK: literature review

The paper investigates the problems of the Asian diabetic population in the UK arguing whether they should be considered as a separate entity. Pathophysiological, demographic and cultural factors relevant to the issue are examined. A review of related literature is presented focusing on the potential impact of a nurse on promoting health within this specific community. Documentation of the investigative process is provided; conclusions are made about the implications of the research for professional practice.

C/N/133. Investigation into the Asian Diabetic population in the UK and the potential role of the nurse in Health Promotion with this group

The paper examines the evidence of whether the Asian diabetic population should reasonably be considered as a separate and discrete entity. Factors contributing to the differences are discussed including pathophysiological, demographic and cultural factors. The paper offers a literature review of the recent research into the studied problems and the issues relating to the potential impact that a nurse can have on health promotion practices within this specific community. The investigation is preceded by a section that considers and documents the investigative process; conclusions are made about its implications for professional practice.

S/EC/55. Methods of teaching in nurse education

The paper addresses the needs of professional development within healthcare. The methods of facilitating the process of learning and teaching are discussed on the basis of a literature review, and applied to an episode of practice based teaching in nurse education.

S/N/130. Communication skills in nursing practices: reflection on personal experience

The paper examines the role of communication skills in nursing practices describing the author's work placement experience in a day surgery unit.

S/N/131. Role of therapeutic relationship between nurses and patients

The paper examines the nurses' communication with patients known as 'therapeutic relationship' (TR). Gibbs' reflective model is used to analyse the author's work experience in a rehabilitation unit for older people. The case study offers insights into the role of TR in the rehabilitation process in stroke patients.

S/N/129. Ethical and legal aspects of nursing

The paper examines the role of the nurse offering an overview of its historical development, reviewing literature related to legal and ethical principles of effective nursing, etc. The concepts of accountability, informed consent, advocacy, confidentiality, etc. are discussed and applied to the case study of professional conduct in nursing practice.

S/N/128. Risks and benefits of evidence-based practice in nursing care

The paper offers a review of literature related to the nursing profession focusing on the role of evidence-based practices in nursing care and highlighting their benefits and risks.

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