NR 305 Week 5 Discussion

Name

Chamberlain University

NR-305: RN Health Assessment

Prof. Name

Date

Week 5 Discussion: Debriefing of Week 4

iHuman Neurovascular Assessment (Graded)

Purpose

The aim of this debriefing is to revisit the experience of completing the Week 4 iHuman Neurovascular Assessment assignment while engaging in discussions with faculty and peers. During these debriefings, students are encouraged to:

Reflect on the simulation activity.
Share successful aspects and explore alternative actions.
Participate in meaningful dialogues with classmates.
Clearly and logically express their opinions in a professional manner.

Course Outcomes

This debriefing allows students to achieve the following course outcomes:

CO 2: Differentiate between normal and abnormal health assessment findings. (PO 4)
CO 3: Describe physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual influences on an individual’s health status. (PO 1)
CO 4: Demonstrate effective communication skills during health assessment and documentation. (PO 3)

Due Date

During the assigned week (from Sunday at the beginning of the week to the following Sunday):
- Students are required to post in the discussion at least twice.
- Posts must be made on two separate days.

Points Possible

50 points

Directions

Debriefing is an activity that requires critical thinking about one’s experiences related to the completed virtual simulation. During debriefings, students are expected to:

Demonstrate understanding of the week’s concepts.
Engage in meaningful dialogues with classmates and/or instructors.
Clearly and logically express opinions in a professional manner.

Students should utilize the rubric provided on this page while composing their responses. Note that scholarly sources are not required for this debriefing.

Best Practices:

Early participation during the week is encouraged to promote meaningful discussions among classmates and the instructor.
Regularly access the debriefing throughout the week to read and learn from others’ posts.
Select different classmates for replies each week.

Debriefing

Use the following format to reflect on the Week 4 iHuman Neurovascular Assessment assignment, specifically the Athena Washington case.

Paragraph	Reflection
Paragraph One	In reflecting on the simulation, I noticed a marked improvement in my comfort level with iHuman. Although I approached the neuro assessment with some apprehension, as neuro is not my area of expertise and opportunities to engage with patients in neuro units are limited, I was pleased with my successful completion of the preparatory work this week. The scenario felt somewhat realistic; however, I found the patient’s brief responses challenging for conducting a thorough neuro assessment.
Paragraph Two	Looking ahead to the next simulation, I plan to use a different computer and internet browser to potentially avoid the significant technical difficulties I encountered, which mirrored those from the previous week. Specifically, I faced challenges with interactive sounds and the blood pressure cuff inflation feature. I was surprised by the iHuman feedback, as my score was much higher than I anticipated. Given my limited hands-on neuro experience, I had expected a lower score.
Paragraph Three	From this simulation, I realized that I possess more knowledge about neuro assessments than I previously believed. Much of the relevant information resurfaced as I navigated the simulation. This newfound confidence will be beneficial for future patient interactions in the neuro ICU. I took my time during the assessment, which allowed me to engage more thoroughly with the material. Nonetheless, I remain disappointed by the ongoing technical issues with interactive sounds, which appears to be a common concern among my peers.