Reflective Practice for Nurses
Become a reflective clinical practitioner and prepare for successful revalidation with this practical nursing guide
Reflective practice is increasingly being regarded as an essential tool for improving nursing practice, and since reflective practice is not always intuitive, there is an urgent need for an accessible guide for nurses wishing to incorporate best practices into their role.
Reflective Practice for Nurses meets this need and introduces the core concepts and principles of reflective practice. Designed for busy nursing professionals in want of a speedy overview and with jargon-free language, this is the easiest way to begin learning about reflective practice and how it can be used to support revalidation. It promises to become an indispensable tool for nursing students and professionals looking to turn the sometimes-fraught process of professional reflection into an asset to their practice.
Reflective Practice for Nurses readers will also find: - An introduction to 14 different models of reflection - Easy-to-read format for nurses in high-pressure professional situations - Pocket-sized presentation for portability and use on-the-go
Reflective Practice for Nurses is essential for nursing students and practicing nurses looking to become more reflective and effective clinical practitioners.
Become a reflective clinical practitioner and prepare for successful revalidation with this practical nursing guide
Reflective practice is increasingly being regarded as an essential tool for improving nursing practice, and since reflective practice is not always intuitive, there is an urgent need for an accessible guide for nurses wishing to incorporate best practices into their role.
Reflective Practice for Nurses meets this need and introduces the core concepts and principles of reflective practice. Designed for busy nursing professionals in want of a speedy overview and with jargon-free language, this is the easiest way to begin learning about reflective practice and how it can be used to support revalidation. It promises to become an indispensable tool for nursing students and professionals looking to turn the sometimes-fraught process of professional reflection into an asset to their practice.
Reflective Practice for Nurses readers will also find: - An introduction to 14 different models of reflection - Easy-to-read format for nurses in high-pressure professional situations - Pocket-sized presentation for portability and use on-the-go
Reflective Practice for Nurses is essential for nursing students and practicing nurses looking to become more reflective and effective clinical practitioners.
Table of Contents
Preface vii
Introduction ix
Acknowledgements xiii
Section One Understanding
Reflection 1
1 What Is Reflection? 3
2 Human Factors 21
3 Models of Reflection 33
4 Reflection And NMC Revalidation 51
Section Two Learning Through
Reflection 65
5 Writing Reflectively 67
6 Improving Care Through Reflection 85
7 Critical Reflection 101
8 Reflective Assignments 113
Section Three Reflection In Practice 129
9 Case Study 1 - Newly Qualified Nurse 131
10 Case Study 2 - Nursing Associate 137
11 Case Study 3 - Mental Health Nurse 141
12 Case Study 4 - Qualified Nurse 145
13 Case Study 5 - Learning Disability Nurse 151
14 Case Study 6 - Midwife 155
15 Reflection In Practice - Reflective Journal Extract 159
Answers 163
Index 171
