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Learn Reflection Journal Ngolicukwu Akadinma 300861536 Introduction to Nursing in Ontario IEPN 123 Maclean Carmela 19/02/2016 Look Back. This Journal will focus on my learning experience and knowledge gathered from our lab class in my second week of this semester. On medication administration, it was interesting to learn that two identifiers are needed to ensure that correct medication is administered to the right person. Unlike in my country, charts are used during the administration. This new method is important and effective in ensuring that the patient is safe. Elaborate. This activity occurred during …show more content…

I will make sure to follow the medication order, use two identifiers when dealing with a patient in future practice. Currently, I feel confident with this new approach to ensure correct identity before giving or administering any medication on a client. Also, I have started reviewing on a regular basis to have in mind what it is that I must do. I also watch videos to see the practical way of doing it rather than just the theory part as stated in the textbooks. I also practice with my family just to ensure that I can recall it and also make it a part of me. This experience has made me feel even more confident and has changed my understanding by letting me know that using two identifiers and can save lives and lessen error as a result of human factor. Based on this new experience, I will change my attitude by adopting and adapting to Canadian system of medication administration. Gaining more knowledge, being confident and knowing the ropes in ensuring and maintaining safe medication practice are my priority goals. Some of the ways

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