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    The document describes a clinical exemplar experienced by the author while working as a nursing student at Tampa General Hospital. The exemplar involves a 58-year old female patient who had gastrointestinal surgery but refused pain medication, claiming she was not in pain. However, her family and further assessment by the author revealed she was in pain but did not like the side effects of the medication. The author worked with the physician to change the patient's pain medication and add an anti-nausea medication. This resolved the patient's pain and helped the author learn to thoroughly assess patients and advocate for their needs, an experience she would never forget.

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    The document describes a clinical exemplar experienced by the author while working as a nursing student at Tampa General Hospital. The exemplar involves a 58-year old female patient who had gastrointestinal surgery but refused pain medication, claiming she was not in pain. However, her family and further assessment by the author revealed she was in pain but did not like the side effects of the medication. The author worked with the physician to change the patient's pain medication and add an anti-nausea medication. This resolved the patient's pain and helped the author learn to thoroughly assess patients and advocate for their needs, an experience she would never forget.

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    The document describes a clinical exemplar experienced by the author while working as a nursing student at Tampa General Hospital. The exemplar involves a 58-year old female patient who had gastrointestinal surgery but refused pain medication, claiming she was not in pain. However, her family and further assessment by the author revealed she was in pain but did not like the side effects of the medication. The author worked with the physician to change the patient's pain medication and add an anti-nausea medication. This resolved the patient's pain and helped the author learn to thoroughly assess patients and advocate for their needs, an experience she would never forget.

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    The document describes a clinical exemplar experienced by the author while working as a nursing student at Tampa General Hospital. The exemplar involves a 58-year old female patient who had gastrointestinal surgery but refused pain medication, claiming she was not in pain. However, her family and further assessment by the author revealed she was in pain but did not like the side effects of the medication. The author worked with the physician to change the patient's pain medication and add an anti-nausea medication. This resolved the patient's pain and helped the author learn to thoroughly assess patients and advocate for their needs, an experience she would never forget.

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    Running head: CLINICAL EXEMPLAR

    My Clinical Exemplar
    Burgundi Curry
    University of South Florida

    CLINICAL EXEMPLAR

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    My Clinical Exemplar

    A clinical exemplar is defined as a clinical situation that stands out, and is considered our
    milestones of nursing. We recall these situations over and over, and overall it is a story that
    describes our practice (Harvey & Tveit, 1994). I had the opportunity to work at Tampa General
    Hospital for my nursing clinical. The hospital has many different specialties such as cardiology,
    neurology, and gastrointestinal. I was able to work on a medical-surgical unit that specialized in
    GI surgeries. I enjoyed working on that unit because I was able to practice skills, utilize critical
    thinking, and able to connect with patients. There I learned that not only will I take away
    educational moments, but experiences I will never forget.
    Patient Situation
    I was taking care of a 58 year old female patient that had an open partial colectomy, and a
    partial liver resection on September 1, 2015. As I was providing her with her morning
    medications I noticed she refused her pain medications. She repeatedly stated she was not in
    pain, and did not want them. I explained to her that if she feels any pain to let me know. Later
    during the day I was in to perform a wound dressing. I noticed when I came in she was
    grimacing. I asked her if she was in any pain, and she repeatedly said no. Her family stated she is
    in pain, but does not like the medication. I asked the patient to explain to me what I could do to
    better help the situation. She stated the pain medication she is currently on makes her nauseated.
    I explained to her that I would contact the physician to see if they can either change the pain
    medication or accompany it with nausea medication.
    After speaking with the physician, he decided to add a nausea medication so she could
    take her pain medication. The patient agreed to take both, and her pain was minimalized. She felt
    better, and was glad I was there to assist her with her needs.

    Conclusion

    CLINICAL EXEMPLAR

    A clinical exemplar tells a significant story that impacts you in such way that you never
    forget. While taking care of the patient I knew something was wrong even though the patient did
    not communicate with me. I realized I needed to investigate the situation, and I knew as a
    nursing student that I needed to assess my patient and provide her with the best outcome. I will
    always remember the patient because it made me use critical thinking skills, and really
    understand the patients situation.

    CLINICAL EXEMPLAR

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    Reference

    Harvey, C., & Tveit, L. (1994). Clinical exemplars to recognize excellence in nursing practice.
    Orthopaedic Nursing, 13(4), 45-53 9p.

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