Seanna's Senior Blog: February 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Unfortunately this month, I have done nothing exciting or new at mentorship to write about. However, next month my mentor will be presenting another STD presentation, in which I will attend and help out throughout her lecture. The upcoming STD presentation will have the same setting as the previous one I attended to, just with a larger of an audience this time.
There will be more information to come, next month!

1. What is your essential question?

My essential question is, Which role of a Labor and Delivery Nurse is most important to ensure a successful birth?

2. What is your first answer?

My first answer is, Labor and Delivery Nurses must be educated of the woman's body before, during, and after birth.

3. What is your second answer?

My second answer is, Labor and Delivery Nurses must know how to handle different types of situations.

4. List three reasons why your second answer is true.

My second answer is true because situations such as the woman's cervix not dilating, the fetus being breeched, and/or emergency caesarean section requires immediate attention from the Labor and Delivery Nurse and he/she must not panic or cause any kind of stress upon the woman who is in labor. Those nurses who do not remain calm, will increase the chances of complications and prevent a smooth delivery.

5. What printed source best supports your second answer?

The printed source that best supports my second answer is, "Lesson 5: Special Situations in Labor and Delivery".

6. What other printed source supports your answer?

The other printed source that supports my second answer is, "The Evidence Supporting Nursing Management of Labor".

7. Concluding thought:

Labor and Delivery Nurses have a strong impact and outcome in each birth, due to the emotional support that is provided unconditionally to women and their education on how to provide to each situation.

1. Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.

What I plan on doing for my 30 hours, is to take multiple classes such as prenatal, birthing, lamaze, breastfeeding, breathing, pain management, etc.; at Kaiser Permanente Hospital and/or health clinics. During each class, I will participate, watch, learn, and take notes.

2. Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

To meet the expectation of showing proof and evidence of 30 hours of work completed, I will probably turn in pictures, notes, certificates, brochures, and possibly videos.

3. Explain how this component will help you explore your topic in more depth.

Taking classes as part of my Independent Component, will help me explore my topic more in depth by understanding how women may feel and do before, during, and after birth. Understanding means better communication; and that is one key to a successful delivery, in which a Labor and Delivery Nurse must master.

4. I have updated my Senior Project Hours log.

1. Literal

I, Seanna Vasquez, affirm that I completed my Independent Component which represents 34 hours of work.
The two instructors who have helped me complete my Independent Component, are Jenice Burris who can be contacted at (909) 342-0827 and Mandi Woolery, who can be contacted at (909) 609-7558.
I have updated my Independent Component 1 hours in my Senior Project Hours link.
What I have done in order to complete my Independent Component 1, is by attending two birthing classes called Prepared Childbirth and The Bradley Method.

A Certificate of Completion from the Child Preparation class.

2. Interpretive

The birthing classes that I have taken shows my time, effort, and commitment; demonstrating 34 hours of work by I learning, taking notes, and participating. Providing my senior project topic with significance by contributing multiple answers to my essential question.

3. Applied

This component has really helped me understand the foundation of my topic, by teaching me how mentally and physically prepared women must be, in order for the great change in life ahead of them. For example, The Bradley Method teaches women and their coaches how to bond over the life they have created. While the Child Preparation class, teaches women how to best be prepared for physical changes and recovery. The classes have been great and helpful in my general goals overall.