The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Work as part of a team caring for a mother and her baby
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Assist in performing an assessment of the mother and baby in consultation/collaboration with the midwife Completed |
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Correctly use terminology associated with pregnancy, labour and antenatal care of mother Completed |
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Work with a knowledge of patterns of antenatal and postpartum care of mother and contribute to delivering care in line with own nursing role Completed |
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Assist and support the mother with feeding of baby Completed |
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Refer any difficulties with feeding bay to midwife Completed |
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Discuss methods of contraception with the mother, as appropriate, in consultation/collaboration with the midwife Completed |
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Demonstrate safe bathing, baby safety, dressing techniques and feeding assistance for the newborn Completed |
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Review care plans and progress notes for the newborn and discuss observations and progress in line with Enrolled/Division 2 nurse responsibilities Completed |
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Record any abnormal observations and report to midwife Completed |
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Identify and discuss potential emotional, spiritual and/or specific cultural needs with new mothers, as appropriate, in consultation/collaboration with the midwife Completed |
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Provide holistic care to support maternal and child health in line with own nursing role Completed |
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Assist in evaluating the outcomes of planned care
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Evaluate the mother's response and progress towards planned care in consultation/collaboration with midwife Completed |
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Provide mother with contact details for available community support services Completed |
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Provide guidance as required to clarify common myths and superstitions associated with caring for mothers and babies in consultation/collaboration with the midwife Completed |
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Assist the midwife to assess the mother's ability to feed, settle, bathe and care for her baby in preparation for discharge Completed |
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Document and communicate outcomes of care to the midwife and other members of the health care team Completed |
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