contribution of reflective practice for clinical nursing. Reflection has been defined as a way for individuals to “capture their experience‚ think about it‚ mull it over and evaluate” (Boud et al 1985: 19) Argyris and Schon (1974) suggest that practitioners often practice at less than effective levels because they follow routine. Johns (1995) implies that action can be taken through reflection to increase effectiveness in practice as reflection provides opportunities for self development as professionals
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This essay will reflect upon an incident in practice when I administered a drug to a child. I will use Gibbs reflective model (Gibbs 1988)(see appendix 1). This model of reflection will be applied to the essay to facilitate critical thought and relating theory to practice where the model allows. Discussion on the incident will include the knowledge underpinning practice and the evidence base for the administration of the drug. A conclusion to the essay will then be given which will discuss my knowledge
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My best experience using an electronic communication channel happened back in 2007 using Skype. Before working in the education field I worked in a big timeshare company selling vacation ownership over the phone‚ with the assistance of the computer through e-mails and chat. I had a customer that lived overseas who was referred by one of our timeshare owners and was interested in inquiring about our product and purchasing several weeks as an incentive for his employees. Most of our communication had
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Today began the second clinical experience here at Avalon Care Center. I was feeling confident from my last clinical experience and I was also excited to see what today had in store for me‚ what I was learn‚ what I would be able to participate in and what I would take away from today experience. Today clinical assignment was in the Alzheimer’s/Dementia care unit‚ where I had the opportunity alongside of Colleen. Our morning had gotten off to ruff start due to difficulties with accessing their
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Evaluate the Effectiveness of Using ICT to Support Teaching and Learning The use of ICT to support teaching and learning incorporates more than the obvious use of computers in the classroom. It includes technology that is used to help children with disabilities. For example children with hearing impairments may need to use hearing aids which is a piece of technology that allows the child to have enhanced hearing. There are six types of hearing aids open to those with hearing impairments; completely
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The learning walk routine model is an approach whose aim is to observe teachers informally with the objective of providing appropriate feedback and suggestions for improving class instruction and ensuring the achievement of curriculum objectives. The model requires observers to carry out research on the topic for observation before conducting the actual class visit. During the pre-planning stage‚ the observer also sets out the expected outcomes and objectives of the visit to ensure a successful observation
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ISSN: 2277–3061 (online) International Journal of Computers & Technology Volume 2 No.2 April 2012 Advanced IT Outsourcing By Using Cloud Computing Model Amanbir kaur chahal Assistant Professor Global Institute of Emerging Technologies‚ Amritsar‚ Punjab Gurpreet Singh Research Fellow Adesh Institute of Engineering & Technology Faridkot‚ Punjab over the Internet and the hardware and systems software in the datacenters that provide those services (Software as a Service) The datacenter hardware
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DESIGN OF SUBOPTIMAL CONTROLLER USING MODEL REDUCTION TECHNIQUE Gaurav Kumar‚ Avinash Pandey‚ Ashutosh Dubey Department of Instrumentation and Control Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology‚ Greater Noida Abstract: A very great amount of thought has been given to the selection of this topic. Basically‚ here we are concerned with the problem of dealing with higher order ricatti equation. The amount of work and the number
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BEHAVIOUR CHANGE TASK PREGNANCY DIET Refection piece using John’s Model for Structured Reflection (3) Description of experience The aim of the behaviour change was to follow the recommended diet for a pregnant woman and ensure all essential micronutrients were being consumed‚ paying particular attention to folate‚ iron and calcium. (2) Reflection I decided to tackle this by eating as I usually eat‚ but eliminate food items which have been deemed unsafe for pregnant women. I chose this tact
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Gibbs Experiential Learning Cycle (1998) Description: Service-user has gone to social club for adults with learning disabilities. The event was arranged by care managers and staff were ‘encouraged’ in supporting the service-users in attending. The service-user was reluctant to get out of the car‚ and when we were in the club‚ the person was tense and restless. The event was a disco with a live band; the music was very loud and had flashing lights. The event was very busy with lots of people dancing
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