Accomplishments and Challenges during the Practicum

Accomplishments and Challenges during the Practicum

In implementing the PIOCT strategy for PI preventive bundle intervention in senior patients, I accomplished several of the intervention’s objectives. It was also a professional milestone for me to efficiently design, execute, and supervise a medical intervention that effectively recognized and reduced PI risks in elderly patients. After determining the patients’ risks and conditions, we swiftly changed their preventative guidelines, improving patients’ safety. Many patients have improved their health by reducing the complications of PI. Throughout the project, I offered training and education programs for patients to enhance their knowledge about PI prevention standards and the value of self-management in avoiding PI. It enabled patients to control their health successfully (Campoi et al., 2019).

However, several challenges, such as inadequate time and financial restrictions in traditional healthcare settings, hinder improving PI control for elderly patients. To overcome this impediment, initiatives need to be rationalized, and interventions achievable with the given resources must be established. Lack of cooperation and interaction with medical personnel, including doctors and health educators, was also a challenge in providing coordinated care. However, I gained understanding after completing my project. In future professional practice, I prefer effective communication to encourage coordination among interdisciplinary teams. 

Completion of Practicum Hours

I successfully completed the requisite practicum 20 hours as a nurse practitioner, using the PIOCT intervention to manage PI instances in elderly patients. This hands-on experience enabled me to apply the information I had learned during coursework. The abilities I have acquired will significantly aid me in my future nursing endeavors.

Conclusion

My MSN program has been revolutionary, providing me with the abilities and knowledge needed to apply solutions based on technology for better patient care. In the capstone project, I effectively utilized a PICOT technique to assess the effectiveness of PI care bundles in reducing PI instances. With the limitations of restricted funds and interaction issues, I have gained essential skills that will shape my future nursing care. 

References

Campoi, A. L. M., Engel, R. H., Stacciarini, T. S. G., Cordeiro, A. L. P. D. C., Melo, A. F., & Rezende, M. P. (2019). Permanent education for good practices in the prevention of pressure injury: Almost-experiment. Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 72, 1646-1652. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0778