Directions: Each student is required to complete two (2) journals per quarter in lab, one at midterm and one
at the end of the quarter. Reflect on specific lab activities from the past 5 weeks when answering these questions:
1. (CSLO 1) How did the lab activities help you demonstrate safe patient-centered nursing care using
evidence-based practice? Provide an in-depth reflection on two (2) or more experiences. Examples include:
• Patient Safety
• Safe medication use
• Environmental safety
• Identifying signs of abuse or neglect
• Identifying nutritional issues
• Using proper techniques for procedures and interventions
• Using evidence-based practice
• Using the nursing process
2. (CSLO 2) What part of the lab activities helped you to demonstrate caring behaviors towards patients?
Provide an in-depth reflection on two (2) or more experiences. Examples include:
• Being attentive to the patient
• Recognizing and addressing needs (physical, psychosocial, & spirit)
• Identifying what matters most to the client
• Having end of life conversations
• Addressing caregiver needs
• Addressing pain and comfort
• Addressing rest and sleep
• Respecting individual values, perspectives, and concerns
3. (CSLOs 3, 5) What communication and collaboration techniques and tools did you apply while performing
the lab activities? Include at least one example from each component:
• 1 Therapeutic technique with patient – examples:
o Recognize non-verbal ques
o Active listening
o Communication with family/caregivers
o Cultural/language considerations
o Verification of understanding
• 1 Communication and collaboration techniques with team – examples:
o ISBARR
o Hand Off Report
o Verbal Orders – Repeat & Verify
o Constructive Feedback
o Team Huddle
o Interdisciplinary team consultation
4. (CSLO 4) How have lab activities helped you develop clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when
providing care to patients with chronic or age-related problems? Provide and in-depth reflection on two
(2) or more experiences. Examples include
• Recognize concerning signs, symptoms, vital signs, lab values, etc. within the context of the
patient and take appropriate actions.
• Recognize medication contraindications, side effects, adverse reactions within the context of
the patient and take appropriate actions.
• Recognize warning signs related to social, psychological, or spiritual distress within the context
of the patient and take appropriate actions.
5. (CSLO 6) How have lab activities helped you develop leadership skills related to caring for patients with
chronic or age-related problems? Provide and in-depth reflection on two (2) or more experiences.
Examples include:
• Accountability
• Delegation
• Prioritization
• Using resources wisely
• Managing time
• Quality Improvement
6. (CSLOs 4, 6) What personal strengths did you identify during this part of the term? What weakness did you
identify? What actions would you do differently? How will you apply this knowledge and skill to your
nursing practice? Provide examples where possible.
APA, Grammar, and Mechanics
The journal should be typed double spaced using Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins. It
should include a coversheet (APA format 7th Edition) and use professional language with minimal
grammar and spelling mistakes.
