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How I managed my anxieties, feelings, prejudices, and biases

I managed my anxieties and prejudices by doing some research on autism. I also talked to the boy’s parents about their experiences, and I learned a lot about their son’s strengths and challenges. As I got to know the boy, I realized that he was a very bright and loving child. He just had a different way of communicating and interacting with the world.

What assumptions did I make about people with mental illness?

Before I worked with this boy, I had made some assumptions about people with mental illness. I thought that they were all very different from me, and that I wouldn’t be able to relate to them. However, as I got to know the boy, I realized that he was just like any other child. He had his own likes and dislikes, and he wanted to be loved and accepted just like everyone else.

What awareness did I develop during my clinical experience?

During my clinical experience, I developed a greater awareness of autism and other intellectual disabilities. I learned that these conditions are not as rare as I thought, and that they can have a significant impact on a child’s life. I also learned that there are many effective treatments available for children with autism, and that they can lead to significant improvements in their quality of life.

How I changed because of my clinical experience

I changed a lot because of my clinical experience. I became more patient and understanding, and I learned to appreciate the unique strengths of each child. I also learned that I have a lot to offer children with autism, and that I can make a difference in their lives.

How this clinical situation will impact my advanced nursing practice

This clinical situation will impact my advanced nursing practice in a number of ways. First, it has made me more aware of the needs of children with autism and other intellectual disabilities. Second, it has taught me how to develop effective treatment plans for these children. Third, it has shown me the importance of patience and understanding when working with children with special needs.

I am grateful for the opportunity to have worked with this boy and his family. They taught me a lot about autism, and they showed me the importance of acceptance and love. I am confident that I will be able to use what I learned from them in my advanced nursing practice.

The DIEP Model

The DIEP Model is a framework for reflecting on clinical experiences. It stands for Discover, Integrate, Examine, and Practice.

• Discover: In the Discover stage, you reflect on the clinical situation and identify the key learnings.
• Integrate: In the Integrate stage, you connect the learnings from the clinical situation to your own practice.
• Examine: In the Examine stage, you critically examine your own biases and assumptions.
• Practice: In the Practice stage, you apply the learnings from the clinical situation to your future practice.

I found the DIEP Model to be a helpful framework for reflecting on my clinical experience. It helped me to identify the key learnings from the situation, and it helped me to integrate those learnings into my own practice. I am confident that I will continue to use the DIEP Model in my future clinical experiences.