Using Rolfe's Model Of Reflection In The Nursing Profession

Reflection plays an important role in the Nursing profession for achieving continuous lifelong learning. I will be using Rolfe et al.’s (2001) model of reflection to reflect on my perception on quality nursing care (QNC). (Schon, 1983) “Professionals can surface, criticize, restructure, and embody the understanding in further action through reflection on action” Reflection during practice will increase my development in this profession and help gain confidence in my knowledge. By reflecting on experiences, it will allow myself to review my actions and thoughts to increase my understanding of emotions and how I will be able to conjure myself to deal with certain situations. (David Somerville) “after work you could write in your journal one adjective describing your day. The following day, compare what happened in the light of what you wanted to happen”. This method is a simple way to reflect on my previous day's work; to feel enlightened for future tasks on placement by reflecting on my positive and negative encounters. This will have an effective impact on my lifelong learning in
Taking into account the patient as a whole, there are often misconceptions that patients are not referred to as people stated by the Royal College of Nursing (RNC) which says they often refer people who access mental health are known as clients. However, person centered care in practice is about knowing the patient as a person, not a client. According to The Health Foundation, the process involves exploring what matters to the person; identifying the best treatment, care and support; and supporting them to set goals and think about actions they can take to reach them. This could be by promoting the individual to become independent in small dosages, for example walking to the bathroom from the bedroom. This could result in faster recovery