My eight weeks at Whyalla were a very fruitful professional and personal experience since I was able to recognise how is delivered the clinical health care in regional Australia. I learned clinical skills and attitudes regarding being a RN in an operating theatre and surgical ward in a diverse cultural setting. This report showed that the professional learning goals I set at the beginning of my clinical placement were achievable. My preceptor stated in my PEPR that the nursing care provided was according to the standards of NMBA for RN.

I was able to improve my communication and teamwork skills; however I have to improve this competence with senior staff. My strategy for next placement will be working closer with these members of the team