Gibbs reflective cycle Bankstown hospitalI conducted my clinical placement at Bankstown hospital for two weeks. During my placement at the hospital, I practiced the ECG recording as my routine. I was requested to assess the abnormal heart rhythms. Previously, I had experienced this clinical aspect on distinct occasions under supervision. I was under supervision of two qualified nurses. One of them was my primary clinical mentor. The ECG electrodes were well placed and ready to take measurements. My supervisor was guiding me through a systematic procedure of step by step. My mentor advised me that I should accurately place the ECG electrodes to ensure accuracy and reliability of the measurements (Hibberd et al., 2013). The other supervisor interrupted consenting that this was not necessary especially if the condition is not critical. The argument happened in front of the patient, who admitted that I had misplaced the electrodes on previous occasions. This had lead to the stimulation of ectopic atrial rhythm (John, 2013). On the previous recordings, I had not realized the importance of proper electrode placement and had never been advised to adapt the practice.I was aware that being supervised by two qualified nurses would make me feel self-conscious and nervous. Once my supervisor questioned my practice, I became frustrated and stimulated the feelings of nervousness and pressurized. The patients’ presence also worried me because I did not want him to conclude that I had made a serious mistake and did not understand my responsibilities. I felt that because I had observed this clinical practice on different occasions, my procedure was reliable and accurate. I felt confused about the placement of ECG electrodes in the assessment of abnormal heart rhythms. I also felt that the qualified nurses procedures were inconsistent, which made me feel as if I could evaluate the entire process.The experience had both positive and negative outcomes for this practice. The experience made me assess my attitude towards human life and how nursing practice should be applied. The practice made me feel the need of seeking advice from qualified personnel. On the other hand, the negative factors arise from patient’s feeling that I did not know what I was practicing. Secondly, I felt to have been annoyed my supervisors for not se………………………….
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