Nursing reflective practice is important because it provides nurses with a conscious and systematic approach to reflect the previous experiences and behaviours in order to enhance self-awareness of weakness, encourage the continuing self-professional development and maintain and improve the nursing care skills and knowledge (Paterson & Chapman, 2013; Oelofsen, 2012). This essay will discuss a nursing skill which can enhance my competence in nursing practice. Gibbs reflective model (Gibbs, 1988) will
The purpose of this reflective essay is to demonstrate an understanding of the differences between argument and assertion. The essay demonstrates the ability to be able to comment on the strengths of argument. Likewise, the essay also demonstrates a recognition of strengths and weaknesses of my own ability and how recognising strengths and weaknesses allows an individual to develop their own lifelong learning ability. The importance of developing lifelong learning is discussed in this assignment
Reflective writing on pressure sores Pressure sore also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, it defines as areas of localised skin impairment resulting from underlying tissue damage caused by excess pressure averting blood circulation and causing a lack of oxygen and nutrients to tissue cells whereby tissue cells die and pressure damage is triggered. They can develop anywhere on the body, but are common to areas that have little body fats; like heels, buttocks, hips and lower back. Now I’m going
The model of the integrated health care professional can be divided into three areas namely the Knowing, the Empathic and the Reflective Professional. The knowing dimension is associated with the knowledge and occupational skill of professional practise. Health Care professionals hold a lot of responsibilities i.e. the
Conclusion: The Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle did a amazing job in identifying my strengths and weaknesses. It helped me to pinpoint some areas that I really need to work on and also helped me really think about how my experience went. This model was quite easy to use and now I understand the value of reflective learning and also how to use a model such as the Gibbs model. References: The institutions policy states that, “It is the policy of
what you have learnt during the marking workshop Introduction: This assignment is about reflecting on the marking workshop ,at the beginning I will describe defining of reflection, then show a diagram of Gibbs’which is one of the model of reflection, this model have six stages. I will use it to structure my reflection on what I have learnt from the marking workshop. At the end , I will summarize the conclusion and attach reference list in Harvard style. Reflection: “Reflection is about seeing
community centres with planned activities. As DDA permits Alan to re-enter employment, with methods such as email, phone calls Alan can be liked with volunteering opportunities within the community. In accordance with the DDA (1995), Thompsons PCS model (1997) can be explored to recognise anti-oppression
For my assignment I am going to talk about two vital skills in nursing; clinical judgement and decision making. Clinical judgement is the conclusion or enlightened opinion at which a nurse arrives following a process of observation, reflexion and analysis of observable or available information or data (Ankner, 2012). Clinical judgement is vital in nursing so that errors are avoided and that the best possible care is given to the client. Clinical judgement is defined as not only being able to make
encouraging deep learning), quality learning environment (e.g., stimulating a positive classroom milieu), and significance (e.g., promoting meaningful learning). In all these models and students-centered learning theories, the focus is to develop deep learning of knowledge in students for the empowerment of their skills. Other theoretical models of teaching and learning (e.g., expectancy-value theory; Wigfield, 1994; Wigfield & Eccles, 2000) share similar attributes, and they connote and focus on the significance