Purpose
The purpose of this debriefing is to re-examine the experience completing the Week 3 iHuman Cardiovascular Assessment assignment while engaging in dialogue with faculty and peers. In the debriefings, students:
- Reflect on the simulation activity
- Share what went well and consider alternative actions
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
Course Outcomes
This debriefing enables the student to meet 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)
Directions
- Debriefing is an activity that involves thinking critically about your own experiences related to the virtual simulation you completed. In debriefings students:
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
- Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
- Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
- Scholarly sources are NOT required for this debriefing
- Best Practices include:
- Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
- Enter the debriefing often during the week to read and learn from posts.
- Select different classmates for your reply each week.
Use the following format to reflect on the Week 3 iHuman Cardiovascular assignment. This was the Michael Granger case.
- Paragraph One: What went well for you in the simulation? Provide examples of when you felt knowledgeable and confident in your skills. Do you feel the scenario was realistic? Why or why not?
- Paragraph Two: What would you do differently next time? Describe at least one area you identified where improvements could be made. Were you surprised by any of the feedback you were provided by iHuman? If yes, please explain.
- Paragraph Three: What did you learn from this simulation? Or, what did this simulation reinforce that you found valuable? Do you have any questions related to the scenario?
ANSWER
I continue to enjoy the iHuman simulations. This week, I feel that I was able to really focus on the patient’s needs. I could quickly identify Mr. Granger’s needs for physical assessment, assessment questions and teaching needs without any difficulty. I also was able to successfully identify the S3 heart sound. I am especially proud of that because I have always said that my weakness in assessment are the heart sounds. I brushed up on my heart sounds a few months ago while considering becoming Med-Surge certified. I am happy that this extra practice paid off. I also believe that this scenario was very realistic, especially when it comes to clinical findings. Mr. Granger had an elevated cholesterol level, but….To continue reading, use the purchase button below.