{"id":1017,"date":"2022-01-24T15:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1017"},"modified":"2024-09-18T11:33:51","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T11:33:51","slug":"my-first-clinical-nursing-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-first-clinical-nursing-experience","title":{"rendered":"My First Clinical Nursing Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#Click_and_check_out_Osmosis_nursing_resources\" >Click and check out Osmosis nursing resources!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#Before_clinical\" >Before clinical<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#During_clinical\" >During clinical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#After_clinical\" >After clinical<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/my-first-clinical-nursing-experience\/#What_does_a_typical_12-hour_shift_look_like\" >What does a typical 12-hour shift look like?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Today on the blog, Osmosis Nursing Student Ambassador (ONSA) Nishtha Patel shares her experiences in clinicals. Her words of wisdom can help you understand what to expect, and how to approach this big step with confidence!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that comes to mind when you decide to go to nursing school is those exciting but scary clinicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every nursing student who is about to start their clinicals has some common questions in their mind. Questions like, What can I do to be prepared? How can I make the most of my clinical experience? And what does a typical 12-hour shift look like?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No worries\u2014I got your back. I will tell you everything that will help you ace your clinicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting with what to do before, during, and after clinicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NEW Resources for Nursing Students!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/npr5bg20_78?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Click_and_check_out_Osmosis_nursing_resources\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/nursing-student-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Click and check out Osmosis nursing resources!<\/u><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_clinical\"><\/span>Before clinical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buy the handy tools<\/strong>&nbsp;that will help you succeed in your clinicals. Penlight, stethoscope, a pocket diary, some nursing cue cards, and access to Nurse\u2019s Pocket Guide.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be prepared<\/strong>. Make sure you do your reading and research for your clinicals. For example, I was working in the telemetry unit, which means that most of the patients on the unit were admitted because of a stroke or a previous stroke. Knowing the pathophysiology of stroke and making the drug card for common medications used on the telemetry unit is one way to be prepared. Consider watching videos on&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osmosis.org<\/a>&nbsp;to review for your clinicals, like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Stroke:_Nursing_Process_(ADPIE)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stroke: Nursing Process (ADPIE)<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Stroke:_Clinical_practice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stroke: Clinical Practice<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Ischemic_stroke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ischemic Stroke<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Master your skills<\/strong>. It is important to become proficient at your skill. Practice head-to-toe assessment, vital sign, and pain assessment. Osmosis has the best notes and videos on vital signs (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Introduction_to_vital_signs:_Clinical_skills_notes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Introduction to Vital Signs: Clinical Skills<\/a>) that not only talks about how to take V.S. but also when and how often you should take V.S.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get organized<\/strong>. Make an organizational plan that includes your PT: Initials, medical diagnosis, past medical history, any allergies, code status, and their medications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/weekly-schedule-posted.png\" alt=\"Nishtha looking at a weekly schedule posted on the wall.\" class=\"wp-image-1018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/weekly-schedule-posted.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/weekly-schedule-posted.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"During_clinical\"><\/span>During clinical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am a firm believer of \u201cthe first impression is the last impression.\u201d Introduce yourself to the staff. While you introduce yourself, include your scope of practice. As a first year student, I am not allowed to do suctioning or IV. But, I can do nonparenteral medication administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some other helpful tips to remember during clinical:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teamwork is dream work.<\/strong>&nbsp;I always believed that healthcare is all about teamwork. Be present and useful to your team.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Have a positive and open mind<\/strong>. If you feel something is wrong or you have a gut feeling about something, trust your intuition. Always be ready to learn new things. I am not saying to be like me who would skip a break in order to learn new skills. DON\u2019T DO THAT!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that will help you to pass your clinical with flying colors is by impressing your staff nurse and preceptor. Now, how would you do that? Be polite and kind. Be an active listener, and react positively to negative feedback. The second is to be a hard worker. Show them you really want to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_clinical\"><\/span>After clinical<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relax<\/strong>. The most important thing is to stop for a moment and take deep breaths.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reflect<\/strong>. Reflect on what went well and what you could have done better and how.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_typical_12-hour_shift_look_like\"><\/span>What does a typical 12-hour shift look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>06:45-07:00<\/strong>\u2192 Introduction to the staff nurse and TOA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>07:00-08:00<\/strong>\u2192 Introduction to patient\u2192 Vital sign and pain assessment\u2192 Head-to-toe assessment \u2192 Bathing and dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>08:00-09:00<\/strong>\u2192 Assist with breakfast and medication administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>09:00-11:00<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 Physical therapy, followed by occupational therapy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>11:00-12:00<\/strong>\u2192 Afternoon medication administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12:00-13:00<\/strong>\u2192 Assist with lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>13:00-15:00<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 Answer call bell and catch up with charting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>16:00-16:30<\/strong>\u2192 Assist with snacks and answer the call bell<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>16:30-17:00<\/strong>\u2192 Last time check your PT. And give TOA to staff nurse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>17:30-18:45<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2192 Post conference; Good time to reflect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the best for your clinical!&nbsp;<strong>YOU GOT THIS!<\/strong><br><strong>About Nishtha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Nishtha Patel is from Ontario Canada. She\u2019s in her second year of nursing at&nbsp;<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conestogac.on.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Conestoga College<\/a><\/em><em>&nbsp;and wants to be an oncology nurse. Some of her hobbies are reading books, watching movies, listening to music, and volunteering. Right now she is reading I Wasn\u2019t Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>If you want to become the best nurse you can possibly be, Osmosis has your back! 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