Reflection on Practice
The module code: NPCG1011: Principles of Nursing Practice
Module leader: Kay Townsend
Assignment title: A critical reflection on practice
Word Count: 1850 words
The following essay will show the importance of reflection on practice in order to explore nursing skills for a patient well-being. For this reason, it will explain in more detail that understanding the evidence base which underpins nursing/patient care is an integral part of nursing practice. Also it will show the significance of developing the principles of holistic care in order to deliver excellent care. Moreover, there will be demonstrated how a nurse may contribute to the welfare of the patient and how health policies might influence care delivery. This essay will be drawn to my practice in placement ONE. Here will be provided a reflection on my own experience in order to demonstrate that reinterpretation of obtained knowledge, skills, beliefs and values will help to improve my nursing practice. But primarily an important question must be answered: what does reflection means and why is it important in nursing? Reflection, in terms of learning from experience, can be described as ‘deliberately thinking or mulling over experience with the intention of learning’ (Scullion and Guest 2007, p. 90). In other words, it is a trigger for reinterpretation of the situation happened beyond its starting point which can lead to any further activities. For example, it could bring a more accurate and ‘comprehensive understanding of exactly what happened’ (Scullion and Guest 2007, p. 91). Reflection is really important in nursing practice. When the nurses do reflect on their experience, it helps to develop both personal and professional skills, to get a clear and coherent knowledge base and to bridge any existing theory-practice gaps. Moreover, reflection could challenge nurses and sometimes it might change own views on other people’s values, beliefs and attitude. All of
Module leader: Kay Townsend
Assignment title: A critical reflection on practice
Word Count: 1850 words
The following essay will show the importance of reflection on practice in order to explore nursing skills for a patient well-being. For this reason, it will explain in more detail that understanding the evidence base which underpins nursing/patient care is an integral part of nursing practice. Also it will show the significance of developing the principles of holistic care in order to deliver excellent care. Moreover, there will be demonstrated how a nurse may contribute to the welfare of the patient and how health policies might influence care delivery. This essay will be drawn to my practice in placement ONE. Here will be provided a reflection on my own experience in order to demonstrate that reinterpretation of obtained knowledge, skills, beliefs and values will help to improve my nursing practice. But primarily an important question must be answered: what does reflection means and why is it important in nursing? Reflection, in terms of learning from experience, can be described as ‘deliberately thinking or mulling over experience with the intention of learning’ (Scullion and Guest 2007, p. 90). In other words, it is a trigger for reinterpretation of the situation happened beyond its starting point which can lead to any further activities. For example, it could bring a more accurate and ‘comprehensive understanding of exactly what happened’ (Scullion and Guest 2007, p. 91). Reflection is really important in nursing practice. When the nurses do reflect on their experience, it helps to develop both personal and professional skills, to get a clear and coherent knowledge base and to bridge any existing theory-practice gaps. Moreover, reflection could challenge nurses and sometimes it might change own views on other people’s values, beliefs and attitude. All of