objectives for outpatients placement

[monstermunch]

Hi I'm am in the final year of my nursing degree and I am about to go on my final clinical placement in a few weeks time.

I was wondering what sort of objectives I should write for undertaking my placement in an outpatient area.

I will be dealing with dermatology patients, eye procedures, urodynamics and minor procedures such as prostate biopsies.

I have to write a 1500 word clinical learning proposal based on 5 areas in my placement. Ive never been to outpatients before so I am unsure of what to write, for example if I was going to a ward for my placement I could cover things such as Admission and discharge documentation, medication administration, PCA's etc.

However, I have been told I will not be doing any documentation, the only drugs they use are eye drops and maybe panadol.

I can use wound dressing for one of my areas but I was wondering if you could give me any ideas as to other items I can cover. Unfortunately my assignment has to be completed before I go out on my placement so any help will be greatly appreciated.

[amnurse1983]

Dear Monstermunch,

I think that you should include patient education in some of your objectives. Patients will still need to have discharge instructions such as frequency and technique for eye drop instillation, what to do if there are difficulties with urination, etc.

What about education regarding patient preparation for the procedures? Hope this gives you a few ideas.

[monstermunch]

Thanks amnurse1989, its much appreciated!