Jacqueline Sian Nicol
Understanding reflective practice
Nicol, Jacqueline Sian; Dosser, Isabel
Authors
Isabel Dosser
Abstract
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requires that nurses and midwives use feedback as an opportunity for reflection and learning, to improve practice. The NMC revalidation process stipulates that practitioners provide examples of how they have achieved this. To reflect in a meaningful way, it is important to understand what is meant by reflection, the skills required, and how reflection can be undertaken successfully. Traditionally, reflection occurs after an event encountered in practice. The authors challenge this perception, suggesting that reflection should be undertaken before, during and after an event. This article provides practical guidance to help practitioners use reflective models to write reflective accounts. It also outlines how the reflective process can be used as a valuable learning tool in preparation for revalidation.
Citation
Nicol, J. S., & Dosser, I. (2016). Understanding reflective practice. Nursing Standard, 30(36), 34-42. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.36.34.s44
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Jan 9, 2016 |
Publication Date | May 4, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Nov 1, 2016 |
Journal | Nursing Standard |
Print ISSN | 0029-6570 |
Electronic ISSN | 2047-9018 |
Publisher | RCN Publishing |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 30 |
Issue | 36 |
Pages | 34-42 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.30.36.34.s44 |
Keywords | critical thinking, portfolio, professional development, reflection, reflection models, reflective account, reflective practice, revalidation, self-awareness |
Public URL | http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/410520 |
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