PART 1

Journal entries (Critical Care Nursing Practice)

These discussion entries should be focussed and succinct, with a word limit of 250 words per entry- ( the entries could be from example of cardiac patient , or respiratory patients

Select three (3) of your own journal entries that best reflect your personal and professional development These should be added as an appendix to your practice profile. Reference any sources

The entries should each capture a different perspective of skill development and personal and professional growth. Entries submitted should be submitted to ensure they are written in academic essay style with correct referencing.

PART 2 (to be completed in template uploaded)  and about 1000 words

           Assessment task Practice profile

This assessment task focuses on the application of your advancing knowledge and clinical skills in the area of critical care. The assessment consists of three (3) discrete activities that reflect your personal and professional development in critical care nursing practice

Looking at the skills assessment template (see uploaded template ), and considering your practice level and practice environment, determine three areas in which you would like to advance your clinical skills over the semester. Where possible, this should include one complex respiratory, one complex cardiovascular, and one other area of your choosing which may not be listed.

EXAMPLE

1.    Care of the patient with endocarditis

2.    Management of the patient with Diabetic Ketoacidosis

3.    Management of patient with Acute pulmonary oedema