Diabetic Clinic Experience

Diabetic Clinic Experience

I am currently employed with HHC as a cardiac nurse. Here at NYCCT, I am registered in the RN-BSN program, expecting to graduate in JuneĀ 2015. The course Community Health Nursing is an interesting area in the nursing profession as taking pride in the health of the community is essential. At Bellevue Hospital Center where I am doing my clinical studies, I am assisting the diabetic educator in the diabetic clinic, where clients go to manage diabetes. On Tuesdays, the clients are scheduled for individual appointments from 9:00am-5pm. During this time, the clients experience a one-on-one session with the diabetic educator. Upon arrival to the room, the client is greeted and is offered a chair. The primary language is identified and the interpreter phone is utilized if the client does not speak English. The clients are asked to tell the educator how they have been managing their condition. Their logs containing blood glucose results from last appointments are compared, deviations from the normal range and medication regime are discussed. Clients are encouraged to ask questions. Educationally, this experience broadens my awareness in diabetes control. I was amazed to see how clients are able to control their condition by following their appointments, eating healthy meals, taking medications as prescribed, keeping a blood glucose log, interesting in knowing their A1C, engaging in moderate activities, and doing whatever they can do to stay healthy. Some clients do admit to cheating, but when their numbers went high they returned to the proper meals and increase their medication dose. (how clever). Working in the community is challenging, since you will need profound knowledge in health issues and the need to implement effective strategies to improve the problems in the community.

This was course work in Community Health Nursing.

Narrative Self-Reflection

Sonia Preston-Campbell

Narrative Self-Reflection

My Learning Self-Analysis- I migrated to the United States of America (USA) in the spring of 1993. I have always thought of a job where I can help people who are ill. I became a registered professional nurse (RN) in 2006. In fall 2011, I registered in New York City College of Technology where I am pursuing my bachelors of science degree in nursing (BSN). I observed that there is much difference in studying for the AAS and BSN. In studying to obtain the AAS I realize that I needed to grasp and utilize all the unique nursing skills necessary to practice taking care of the patients. The focus of study was about the diseases and all the issues that directly affects the patients. In obtaining the BSN, I observed that there was a different approach. Studying and focusing on the various types of nursing issues in the workplace, communities, nation, locally, internationally, and politically was the focus which makes me aware that I am well equipped to be a leader in this evolving healthcare arena. I enjoy learning and the expanded knowledge that nursing has to offer. The ability to multi-task allows me to function beyond the imaginable. This program helps me to see the nursing profession as a well- rounded profession for a multitude of experiences and opportunities and my senses are ready to engulf every moment of learning. Being a nurse outweighs any challenges I may encounter during my profession and in this program each professor I had the opportunity to learn with does an excellent job in fostering an effective learning environment for me to excel to meet my highest potential.

Dressing professionally and being on time in the clinical areas are essential aspects of the program which help prepare me for the real world of professionalism. The clinical settings are facilities in the communities where the student nurses help to meet the needs of the patients appropriately, according to facility and program protocol. I was able to collaborate with the healthcare teams and the clients in my assigned clinical settings which enabled me to share my knowledge on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, while I took time to listen to their concerns and addressed them. Confidentiality is extremely important in healthcare delivery and must be maintained at all times. The BSN program at New York City College of Technology is thorough and based on evidence, and excellency in all areas is required throughout the program.

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