A Reflection in Learning

Critical reflection is an indispensable tool used in evidence based nursing practice. Critical reflection is often a difficult concept to define as all health professionals interpret it in diverse ways. However, one definition of critical reflection is the revision of nursing practice experience so that it can be described, analysed and evaluated to use that knowledge to improve on future practice (Bulman & Schutz, 2013). Critical reflection is essential for nursing practice because it ensures patient safety and provides holistic care. This assignment will discuss in further detail a description of an event, a reflection of thoughts and feelings and an evaluation of the positive and negative sides of the incident from both the nurse's and the patient's viewpoint and the consequences. Followed by an analysis of what can be taken away from the event to further improve future nursing practice as well as what can be done to improve one's own learning and develop an action plan using new knowledge.

A methodology of ‘Educational Theory’ is relevant to educational pursuits, with the purpose of the education knowledge and learning process (Hirst, 2012). Nurses play an important role in patient education, as well as to educate the younger generation of nurses to have a better quality practice in the clinical settings (Butterworth and Faugier, 2013). ‘Mentorship’ is an integral role for all the healthcare professions, whereby it provides the opportunities in generating to those gained from practicing patient care delivery and management (Kinnell and Hughes, 2010). It is also an approach that brings a change in a person's learning process, whereby an educator who will assist and support the progress of having an effective self-care management. Thus, learning is one of the most important activities, which the individual’s able to understand and influence the nature of learning through teaching with similar endeavours (Shuell, 2013).

References McKenna, L., & Newton, J. M. (2009). After the graduate year: a phenomenological exploration of how new nurses develop their knowledge and skill over the first 18 months following graduation. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 25. Retrieved from http://web.a.ebscohost.com.proxymu.wrlc.org/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=57a243af-c0d3-4f81-addf-041456493db3%40sessionmgr4005&vid=1&hid=4206

The nursing practise has continually evolved and can be described as autonomous due to the significant involvement of nurses in patient care. This then necessitates critical reflection as a way to continually develop and improve the nursing practise. The Gibbs' model, one of the reflection models, assists nurses in complying to the codes and guidelines of nursing practice. For example, developing action plans, evaluating patient outcomes, and thinking critically. This essay will describe an event involving nurses and explain the feelings it evoked. It will also provide an evaluation of the positives and negatives, analysis and enhancement of learning, and an action plan.

Abdallah. Ayda Critical Reflection Essay Introduction Within the context of nursing there has been a significant change in nursing in the last two decades, where nursing and medical knowledge has led to changes where patients can no longer stay in hospital and reduction in hospital beds. Professionals who are employed in the healthcare industry are dealing with acutely ill patients who are in more need of care (usher et al 2009). As professionals we must discover the nature that is offered to us by responding and using reflective thoughts to enhance the important aspects in society (Lauder et al 2004). And qualified nurses, acknowledge and understanding is essential for their practice to remain current, continuous improvement in reflecting

Introduction As the demand for nursing education grows and with the rapidly advancing roles of nursing, educators need to stay up-to-date. “Theory-based practice provides nurses with a perspective” (Parker, 2006, p.28). With the comprehension and use of educational theories, nursing educators can support student knowledge and development into practice. These theories are outlines of cohesive concepts and principals that describe, explain, or predict how people learn. Every one learns differently and as an educator you need to be familiarized with and open to the use of one or more combinations of theories to successfully teach adult learners in this ever changing health care system. This paper will highlight the use of Constructivist Learning Theory and its application to nursing practice.

In 2000 words discuss why having an understanding of learning theory and learning style is important for your career in nursing? This essay will discuss why having an understanding of learning theory and learning style is important in a career in nursing. Learning theories and styles will be reviewed, along with

Reflection is considered as a vital element of professional practice as it precedes to insight and then subsequent change in practice. The hypothesis of reflection is not new as it can be tracked as far back in the 5th century by the influential Greek philosopher, Socrates and to the 1930s

2.0 Situation Reflection (1000 words) 2.1 Introduction Reflection is thought by linking recent experience with early experience to promote more complex and interrelated mental models or patterns. The thinking involves looking for commonalities, differences, and interrelations beyond their superficial elements. The goal is to develop higher order thinking skills.

Reflective practice is the constant process of reflecting and analyzing your actions, as the nurse, to adapt to the situation in order to address the patient’s specific needs (Oelofsen, 2012). This concept is grounded in the work of many health care professionals as they reflect upon their experiences to improve the care delivered to patients. It is essential that all nurses have knowledge about reflective practice to provide quality care. This teaching plan aims towards providing the knowledge of reflective practice to new nurses at Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (MVNA). The nurses at MVNA have knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide baccalaureate level of nursing care. The nurses also have knowledge of Healthy Families America, Prevent Child Abuse America, and Nurse Family Partnership, which are programs at the MVNA that integrate reflective practice into their care. Nurses will approach this teaching plan with a mindset ready to learn. According to the Code of Ethics Provision 7, “nurses must participate in the advancement of the profession through knowledge development” (American Nurses Association, 2011). Nurses are obligated to gaining new knowledge to provide optimum patient care. Therefore, expanding their knowledge about reflective practice will enable them to achieve this level of care.

My Nursing Journey I once heard someone say, “Find something you love to do and you’ll always be successful.” If you want to be in a field where you are continually learning, nursing would be the top pick. This paper will reflect the journey I have taken from Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with the incorporation of my learning objectives from my clinical course.

Introduction This is a reflective essay using Gibb’s model of reflection. It is a six-way overview valuation process which highlights effective practice through conditions of evidence and widens knowledge and experiences and grows confidence that if the situation is repeated the practitioner will be better equipped to deal with it. The components of the six-overviews are; description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and an action plan (Gibbs, 1998). It is an outline of an experience I had whilst on placement in a surgical ward in an acute hospital in relation to delivery of bad news. All names and identities of the patients and hospital have been changed to maintain confidentially in accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC, 2015). Ingram (2017) advised that primary care agencies to use reflective practice and encourage integrated working with all professionals within the community and hospitals of the local trust. I had chosen Gibb’s model of reflection as it allow a structured and thorough account of the incident be develop and enable the implementation of an appropriate action which can be taken if a similar event occur in the future.

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In today’s world, it is essential to incorporate nursing theory into practice. Patricia Benner, through her work, “has provided essential understanding of how knowledge and skills are acquired and directly applied to nursing practice, education, research and administration” (Altmann, 2007, p. 114). According to Benner’s model of skill acquisition, “the nurse passes through five stages of career development, novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient and expert” (English, 1993, p.387). Specific patterns of behavior, thinking, and performance is present in each stage. The most experience is associated with the expert nurse and the least experience is possessed by the novice nurse (Benjamin, 2007). This model is based on ascending level of proficiency and the key concepts of this model are: competence, skill attainment, experience, clinical knowledge and practical knowledge