CCNI Program

PRACTICE REFLECTION WORKSHEET

Use this worksheet to reflect on your practice.

1. Describe an experience you wish to have in your clinical setting influencing this
learning plan. How have your experiences in your nursing practice to date
impacted your practice?
I am interested in stroke care and eager to gain more experience in this area.
My previous experiences in nursing have included working in geriatric care,
palliative care, and emergency care. These experiences taught me the
importance of communication and patient-centered care. I want to use these
skills to provide stroke patients and their families with the best care. I also want
to learn more about the latest treatments and interventions for stroke care and
how to implement them in my practice best. I am committed to improving my
knowledge and skills to provide the best care possible to my patients.

2. Based on what you described above, what are your strengths and areas for
improvement that you bring to this clinical placement? (Areas for improvement
will inform your learning needs).
My strengths in this clinical placement include my communication and
patient-centered care skills. Through my experiences in geriatric care,
palliative care, and emergency care, I learned the importance of being
an effective communicator and providing patient-centered care. I have
also gained experience in understanding different patient populations'
needs and how to meet those needs best. I am also familiar with the
importance of being a team player and working collaboratively with other
healthcare professionals. My areas for improvement that I bring to this
clinical placement include stroke-specific knowledge and skills. Despite
my prior nursing experience, I have limited knowledge and skills in
stroke care. I understand the basics of stroke care, such as recognizing
the signs and symptoms of a stroke and providing general support and
care to individuals who have had a stroke. However, I am still learning
about the latest treatments and interventions for stroke care and how to
implement them in my practice best. Additionally, I want to improve my
communication and patient-centered care skills when caring for stroke
patients and their families. While I am eager to learn more about stroke
care and to enhance my clinical skills further, I am also aware of the
importance of self-reflection and self-care. During my clinical placement,
I want to reflect on my practice and the care I provide to my patients.
Self-reflection is essential for improving my practice and providing the
 best possible care to my patients. I also plan to take time for self-care to
stay healthy and balanced throughout my clinical placement. This will
ensure that I provide my patients with the best care possible.

3. What input have you had from your instructors and peers in this program or
clients or healthcare team members from previous nursing roles about your
practice?
As a nurse, I have had much input from my instructors, peers, clients, and
healthcare team members in my previous roles. My instructors have been a
great source of guidance and support, helping me understand nursing
practice's complexities and providing me with the tools necessary to improve
my technique. My peers have provided me with support, feedback, and advice,
helping me to understand the importance of teamwork and shared knowledge
in nursing practice. My clients and patients have been invaluable sources of
feedback, allowing me to gain insight into how my practice can be improved.
Finally, the healthcare team members from my previous nursing roles have
been an invaluable source of knowledge, advice, and support, helping me
better understand the nursing profession. One of the essential inputs I received
while in this program was from my instructors. Through their guidance and
support, I have gained a better understanding of the complexities of nursing
practice and the importance of self-reflection to improve my practice. My
instructors have also been a great source of support for me, offering me
feedback and advice on improving my practice. I have also received input from
my peers, who have shown me how to work better as a team and provided me
with feedback on my practice. The input that I have received from my clients
and patients has been invaluable. Through this input, I have gained a deeper
understanding of the importance of compassion and empathy in nursing
practice. My patients' feedback has been a great source of insight for me,
allowing me to understand better how my practice can be improved.
Furthermore, the healthcare team members from my previous nursing roles
have been a great source of knowledge and insight. Through their experience,
I have gained a better understanding of the challenges and rewards of nursing
practice.
4. Based on your reflection and the input you received, what are your learning
needs for this clinical rotation? (What areas of nursing knowledge, skill, or
judgment do you need to learn to prepare you for this clinical placement?)

My learning needs for this clinical rotation include gaining a deeper

understanding of the management of stroke and post-stroke care and
improving my assessment and critical thinking skills. To start, I need to
understand better the pathophysiology of stroke and how it affects the
body. This understanding will inform my assessment of the patient and
my decision-making. I also need to become familiar with the various
medications and treatments used to manage stroke and post-stroke
care. Additionally, I need to become proficient in recognizing the signs
and symptoms of stroke and know how to handle any complications that
arise from a stroke. Furthermore, I must strengthen my assessment
skills to evaluate the patient and make appropriate decisions. I need to
become familiar with the various assessment tools that can be used to
make an accurate assessment, such as neurological examinations,
physical assessments, and laboratory tests. Additionally, I need to
recognize any potential changes in the patient's condition to intervene
promptly. Furthermore, I need to become proficient in identifying any
potential risks or complications associated with stroke, such as deep
vein thrombosis, and know how to manage them. I also need to
enhance my critical thinking skills to develop patient-specific care plans
tailored to the individual's needs. This includes being able to assess the
patient's current condition, as well as being able to anticipate any
potential changes in the patient's condition. Additionally, I need to
recognize any potential risks or complications associated with stroke
and know how to manage them. Furthermore, I must communicate
effectively with other healthcare providers and family members to
develop a collaborative approach to patient care. Finally, I must become
familiar with the various resources available to support stroke patients.
This includes accessing community services such as home health care,
physical and occupational therapy, and support groups. Additionally, I
need to be aware of the resources available to family members to help
them provide effective care for their loved ones.

5. Which principles of the CNO Code of Conduct relating to your learning needs?

 Principle 1: Nurses respect patients' dignity and treat them as individuals.

 Principle 2: Nurses work together to promote patient well-being.
  Principle 3: Nurses maintain patients’ trust by providing safe and competent
care.
 Principle 4: Nurses work respectfully with colleagues to meet patients' needs.
 Principle 5: Nurses act with integrity to maintain patients’ trust.
 Principle 6: Nurses maintain public confidence in the nursing profession.

Principle 3: Nurses maintain patients’ trust by providing safe and competent care.

6. Which CCNI Program Competencies relate to your learning needs?

Competency
 Connectedness
 Healing and Health Promotion
 Critical Thinking
 Professionalism
 Communication
Competency

7. Choose 2 or more of these program competencies and explain how they relate to
your learning needs.
The competency relates to my learning needs as I need to understand and apply the
standards of practice and evidence-based approaches to stroke care. This will enable
me to provide the best care for patients in the stroke unit. Connectedness relates to my
learning needs as I need to develop relationships with patients, families, and other
healthcare team members to provide the best care for patients in the stroke unit.
Healing and Health Promotion relates to my learning needs as I need to understand
how to use evidence-based approaches to promote healing, health, and wellness for
patients in the stroke unit. Critical Thinking relates to my learning needs as I need to
develop the ability to think critically and use necessary thinking skills to evaluate patient
conditions and make decisions that are in the patient's best interests. Professionalism
relates to my learning needs as I need to understand and adhere to professional
standards of practice and maintain a professional attitude.