Report on Progress of Professional Portfolio

IDENTIFY M-1-7 Demonstrate knowledge and ability to provide health teaching

COMPETENCY and coaching associated with mental health and addiction nursing.
NUMBER, LETTER
AND SUBCATEGORY

DESCRIBE ONE
SIGNIFICANT One significant learning experience was that regardless of a mental
LEARNING illness diagnosis, we all have the potential to achieve optimal mental
EXPERIENCE IN THIS health. The moment that the nurse, the individual and family establish
COURSE RELATED TO
THE CLPNA
a strong and therapeutic relationship, understanding of the disorder,
COMPETENCY.
implemented coping strategies and pharmacological interventions yield
PROVIDE AN greater adherence potential in restoring lost functionality.
EXAMPLE

DESCRIBE WHAT I learned that no matter how perfect our teaching and coaching
YOU LEARNED AND strategies may be, without trust, the opportunity to achieve positive
HOW IT RELATES TO health outcomes is unrealistic. Paranoia for example, is known to
THE COMPETENCY. accompany various mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, which has
EXPLAIN WHY IT the potential to impede therapeutic relationships. Therefore,
WAS MEANINGFUL. understanding and effective communication strategies are central to the
nursing process and practice.
USE THE
PROFICIENCY I would rate myself as good because there is always room to grow and
CATEGORIES TO while I endeavor to be open-minded, understanding and professional, I
RATE YOUR am limited to my formal education. With my upcoming clinical
PROFICIENCY IN THE however, I am eager to apply my education to my developing
CHOSEN CLPNA professional skills through observation and first-hand experience. I am
COMPETENCY. not there to judge or lead but to assist and care for those who seek it.
EXPLAIN WHAT WAS
DONE TO ACHIEVE
THE COMPETENCY.

DESCRIBE HOW YOU With the understanding that our interpretations and perceptions are
WILL APPLY THIS reflections of our experiences, our assessments, interventions and
LEARNING IN YOUR treatment options must also reflect such uniqueness. As we grow
CURRENT AND
FUTURE NURSING
personally and professionally our understanding must reflect the vast
PRACTICE changes and developments made within the mental health field because
as much as weve learned, we still have mountains to go.

Student Name: Jocelyn Glidden 1036837

Course: NFDN 2007

Date: March 19th, 2017

Instructor/Tutor: Rachael Coventry