POST CLINICAL JOURNAL EXPECTATIONS &

CONFERENCE •Please refer to the corresponding clinical week.•Complete all the discussion questions prior to

post conference the Monday after your clinical week.•Leave your completed journals for grading.•Late submissions are subject to point deductions.

Weekly Journal Expectations Journal Expectations ***This entry should appear for every clinical

day!!

Unit Name Date & arrival time Full name and title of assigned staff member Points are awarded for what you observed Departure time I will sign off on your journal before you get on the bus Downtime Questions – ***What you can ask the staff if time permits Why do you like about your job? What is the best moment that you can remember about your career? What do you like least about your job? How many years of education are required? Which school(s) do you recommend? Are there many advancement opportunities?

Post Clinical ConferenceWeek # 1

Post clinical conferences are held at the conclusion of learning activities

• It is a time of discussion, sharing experiences and emotions, peer support and critique, looking over the day and analyzing experiences

(Gaberson & Oermann, 1999)

Journaling Questions??? Answer all of the following questions in your journal---BE

prepared to share your thoughts with the class- Use complete sentences and/ paragraphs when answering

What does this training site/ specific unit do for their patients?Describe any procedures/ diseases/ conditions or anomalies

that you observed in your area.Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition

which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites

The main thing I will remember about this training site/ specific unit is:

Complete this statement: “My experience in _______________was  ________________.”

 

Post Clinical Conference Week #2 at North Hills Hospital

Oct 21-25, 2013

Week #2 Journal EntryMake sure you have journal entries for 4 days last week

prior to submitting your journal for a weekly grade YOU MUST HAVE AN ENTRY FOR ALL ABSENT DAY OR

YOU WILL LOSE POINTS Answer all of the following questions in your journal---BE

prepared to share your thoughts with the class- Use complete sentences and/ paragraphs when answering

1. Please provide 5 ( you must have 5 for full credit) new vocabulary words with their definition which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites.

2. Were HIPAA and standard infection precautions followed? How? Please list at least 3 examples or each----- If not, how could the situation be corrected?

3. What manual skills were you able to perform if any or did you observe on this rotation?

Complete this statement: “ I ( would be– would not be) interested in a health career in this area because_____________________________________________________.”

Post Clinical ConferenceWeek #3 at North Hills Hospital

and Off SitesNovember 11-15, 2013

Week #3 Journal EntryMake sure you have journal entries for 5

days last week prior to submitting your journal for a weekly grade YOU MUST HAVE AN ENTRY FOR ALL

ABSENT DAY OR YOU WILL LOSE POINTS

Answer all of the following questions in your journal---BE prepared to share your thoughts with the class- Use complete sentences and/

paragraphs when answeringDescribe and explain all observations for

FULL CREDIT

Week #3 Questions 1. Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their

definition which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites. Please give complete definition or explanation for full credit.

2. Describe in detail at least one disease/ medical condition that you observed in your area. List signs, symptoms, potential treatments, prognosis(disease outcome).

3. Name one healthcare professional that works on this specific unit (example-RN, Radiology tech) and describe the type of education

( degree) and/ or certification required to work in this area. If a certification is required– how often must it be renewed.

4. Describe at least one positive and one negative experience that you had during this observation.

Post Clinical ConferenceWeek # 4

Week #4 at North Hills Hospital and Off Sites

November 18-21, 2013

Guest Speaker Mr. Carson Doss from Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Friday, November 22, 2013

Week #4 Journal Entry 1. Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition

which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites. Please give complete definition or explanation for full credit

2. Please share in detail something you saw at the clinical sites this week that you would like to share with your classmates. If you did not see a “procedure”, please write about something new you saw during week #4..

3. On Friday 11/22 Mr. Doss from the Scottish Rite Hospital spoke with us about this unique healthcare facility. Please answer the following questions. It you were absent you may want to visit the hospitals website for information and assistance in answering these questions Texas Scottish Rite Hospital 1. What population ( age group) does it serve? 2. What specialty , if any, does this hospital dedicate itself to? 3. Name one disease or condition that this hospital treats and briefly

describe – what it is and how is it treated. 4. What is the main message that was conveyed by Mr. Doss about this

hospital. Its purpose it to “___________________________”.

Week # 5Week #5 at North Hills

Hospital and Off SitesDecember 9-13, 2013

FOR WEEK #5 12/8--13/ 2013Journal Expectations ***This entry should appear for

every clinical day this week!! NO OTHER JOURNAL QUESTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED THIS WEEK!!

Unit NameDate & arrival timeFull name and title of assigned staff memberDocument in full sentences 5 observations you made in your

assigned clinical areaPlease use proper spelling, grammar, and medical terminologyNeatness counts!Departure time

WEEK #6 JANUARY 13-16, 2014FOR THIS WEEK ONLY-

YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUMBIT YOUR JOURNAL

ASSIGNMENT BY THE END OF YOUR CLASS PERIOD!FAILURE TO SUBMIT

JOURNAL TODAT WILL RESULT IN LATE POINT

DEDUCTIONS!

Clinical Week # 6 January 13-16, 2014

• Daily Clinical Journal Observations ***This entry should appear for every clinical day this week!! ( 5 clinical observations written in FULL sentences)

This is a 4 day clinical week (Monday-Thursday) Therefore, you should have 4 entries

On Friday students participating in HOSA Regional competition will travel to Abilene, TX

Also, please complete the following post- clinical assignment which follows:

POST- CLINICAL ASSIGNMENT• We have been learning about the proper

patient positioning and its importance• Complete the following:• CLICK on the link and read the following

article ( 4 pages long including references) and answer the following questions in your clinical journal:

Pay Attention to Patient Positioning- Modern Medicine

Journal Questions for Week #6 What role does assessment play in the importance of

patient positioning? Why is it imperative that health care professionals

carefully consider the condition of the patients skin?Name the 4 most common patient positions and

describe the safety considerations health care professionals are required to observe

Identify and full describe 2 conditions that can occur as a result of improper positioning

Why is proper documentation necessary before, during and after a patient procedure requiring positioning

What patient positions did you observe this week at clinical? What procedure , if any , were being performed?

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Post Clinical Conference Week #7 at North Hills Hospital

January 27-31,2014

Clinical Week # 7January 27- 31, 2014

• Daily Clinical Journal Observations • ***This entry should appear for every

clinical day this week!! ****• 5 clinical observations written in FULL

sentencesThis was a 5 day clinical week (Monday-Friday)

Therefore, you should have 5 entries- If you were absent YOU MUST STILL MAKE A

RELEVANT ENTRY for the day(s) that you missed!Please complete the following post- clinical

assignment which follows:

Post- Clinical Assignment for Week #7We will be continuing to learn about patient care

and the duties of the CPCT in the classroom & at the BCTAL hospital lab

Specifically, we will learn the skills of :Bed making

Occupied bedUnoccupied bed

Activities of Daily Living ( ADL’s)Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s)Please read the following article and

answer the following questions in your journal

Activities of Daily Living

Journal Questions Week # 71. How many of the listed ADL’s have you seen being

performed in the hospital setting? ( Give 3 specific examples)

2. Why are ADL’s so important? How often should we assess for changes in a patients ability to perform ADL’s?

3. What are some essential points that all health care professionals who are rendering ADL’s to patients must ALWAYS practice?

4. How would you feel if your basic needs were not met?

5. ***Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition which are directly related to the UNIT(s) you visited this week***

Post- Clinical Assignment for Week # 8• Daily Clinical Journal Observations • ***This entry should appear for every

clinical day this week!! ****• 5 clinical observations written in FULL

sentencesThis was a 5 day clinical week (Monday-Friday)

Therefore, you should have 5 entries- If you were absent YOU MUST STILL MAKE A

RELEVANT ENTRY for the day(s) that you missed!

Please complete the following post- clinical assignment which follows:

Journal Questions Week # 8 Answer all of the following questions in your journal---BE

prepared to share your thoughts with the class- Use complete sentences and/ paragraphs when answering

What does this training site/ specific unit do for their patients?Name at least 2 professionals that work in this specialty

Name and describe 2 specific skills that the professional in this area performs for patients.

What is the educational requirement for each professional?Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition

which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites

The main thing I will remember about this training site/ specific unit is:__________________.

Complete this statement: “My experience in _______________was  ________________because____________.

 

Post Clinical ConferenceWeek # 9

Week # 9 at North Hills HospitalFebruary 23-28th , 2014

Journal Assignment WEEK #9 Feb. 24th -28th

• Journal Expectations ***This entry should appear for every clinical day this week!! NO OTHER JOURNAL QUESTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED THIS WEEK- MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR CELLLPHONE ESSAY!!!!

Unit Name Date & arrival time Full name and title of assigned staff member Document in full sentences 5 observations you made in your assigned

clinical area- be specific about what you observed. Make good entries as this is your only clinical grade this week.

Please use proper spelling, grammar, and medical terminology Departure time If you were absent–--- Complete the following for credit: What does this training site/ specific unit do for their patients? Describe 2 procedures/ diseases/ conditions or anomalies are treated in this

your area. Name 2 professionals work in this area? What are their responsibilities? Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition which are

directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites

Post Clinical ConferenceWeek # 10

Week # 9 at North Hills Hospital

March 17-21, 2014

Powerpoint slides 27-30

• The following clinical WEEK #10 clinical journal assignment is ONLY for students who attended clinical this week with Mrs. Croft

• If you attended EKG class you will receive an averaged grade for worksheets, warm-up quizzes and class participation for this week’s class in lieu of clinical journal grade

Week # 10 Clinical Journal Assignment Document in full sentences 5 observations

you made in your assigned clinical area- be specific about what you observed. Make good entries as this is your only clinical grade this week.

Please use proper spelling, grammar, and medical terminology

If you were absent–--- Complete the following # 1-3 for credit:

1. What does this training site/ specific unit do for their patients?

2. Describe 2 procedures/ diseases/ conditions or anomalies are treated in this your area

3. Name a professional other than a RN who works in this area and describe their responsibilities

SEE NEXT SLIDE PLEASE

Journal Assignment for ALL Students who attended Clinical Week #10

A. Please provide 5 new medical vocabulary words with their definition which are specific to the particular clinical unit or/ training sites you visited this week. Please give complete definition or explanation for full credit.

B.Describe in detail at least one disease/ medical condition that you observed in your area. You MUST include signs, symptoms, potential treatments, prognosis(disease outcome) and at least one medication you would expect the patient to be given.

C.This assignment should be at least 1 full journal page.

Post Clinical Conference Week #12 at North Hills Hospital and other

off sitesApril 7-11,

2014 POWERPOINT SLIDES # 32-33

• Journal Expectations ***This entry should appear for every clinical day this week!!!!

Unit Name

Date & arrival timeFull name and title of assigned staff member

Document in full sentences 5 observations you made in your assigned clinical area- be specific about what you observed.

Make good entries as this is your only clinical grade this week.

Please use proper spelling, grammar, and medical terminologyDeparture time from the unit

If you were absent–-Complete the following for credit: What does this training site/ specific unit do for their patients?Describe 2 procedures/ diseases/ conditions or anomalies are treated in this your area.Name 2 professionals work in this area? What are their responsibilities? Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites

Post Clinical Discussion Questions 1. Think about one positive experience you had or

witnessed at clinical this week. 1. Briefly describe the experience 2. How did this impact the patient, safety or patient care

that was being given?

2. Think about one negative experience you had or witnessed this week.

1. Briefly describe the experience 2. How did this negatively impact patient care, safety and

health outcome of the patient?3. Answers to # 1 & 2 must be at least 5- 10 sentences each–

If you back up you finding with credible data and provide a reference(s) I will award up to 10 extra credit points.

3. Please provide 5 new medical vocabulary words with their definition which are specific to the particular clinical unit or/ training sites you visited this week.

Week #13-Post Clinical Conference

Week #13 at North Hills Hospital and other off sites

April 21-25, 2014 POWERPOINT SLIDES # 34-37

All students should have at least 4 daily entries this week for full credit!

DUE MONDAY 4/28

Journal Expectations ***This entry should appear for every clinical day this week!!!! Unit NameDate & arrival timeFull name and title of assigned staff member

Document in full sentences 5 observations you made in your assigned clinical area- be specific about what you

observed. Make good entries as this is your only clinical grade this week.

Please use proper spelling, grammar, and medical terminologyDeparture time from the unit

If you were absent–-Complete the following for credit: What does this training site/ specific unit do for their patients?Describe 2 procedures/ diseases/ conditions or anomalies are

treated in this your area.Name 2 professionals work in this area? What are their

responsibilities? Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition

which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites

Post Clinical Discussion Questions 1. Please provide 5 new vocabulary words with their definition

which are directly connected to this particular clinical unit or/ training sites. Please give complete definition or explanation for full credit.

2. Write about one professional you have shadowed since October--please include:Their profession/occupationWhat will you remember most about him/her?Why did that professional leave an impact on your clinical

rotations experience?Would you want this professional to be your mentor you in

the future? Why or Why not? Is this person a true representation of a healthcare

professional? Why or Why not? Would you feel comfortable and safe under their care?

This response must be at least 10 sentences in length for full credit.