Practical Placements
by Anna Morton

1. challenges
1.1. patients
1.1.1. happy
1.1.2. grumpy
1.1.3. very ill
1.1.4. lonely
1.1.5. depressed
1.1.6. mobility
1.1.7. cultural preferences
1.1.8. loss of hope
1.2. hospital routine
1.2.1. reports
1.2.2. task oriented
1.2.3. other staff/students
1.2.4. Availability of equipment
1.2.5. inadequate/outdated equipment
1.2.6. rosters
1.2.6.1. illness
1.2.6.2. staff shortage
1.2.6.3. lack of continuity
1.2.6.4. unfamiliar routines
1.2.7. Meal times
1.2.7.1. unevenly spaced
1.2.7.2. intrusive eg sleeping
1.3. diverse nursing skills
1.3.1. differences of opinion
1.3.2. technique differences
2. dramas
2.1. inapprop language to residents
2.2. avoiding responsibilty
2.3. avoiding unpleasant tasks
3. skills
3.1. communication
3.1.1. patient/nurse
3.1.2. terminology
3.1.2.1. nurse nurse
3.1.2.2. nurse/doctor
3.1.2.3. allied health staff
3.1.2.4. nurse to family
3.2. Patient care
3.2.1. beds
3.2.2. meds
3.2.3. washing