Nursing Reflection

B​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​rief task description : Reflective practice is a process which develops an understanding of what it means to be a healthcare clinician and linking theory and practice through the clinician’s critical thinking through the experience. Reflective practice also helps to develop an understanding of the health care team’s roles and support for the learning of new skills. Reflective practice can help in problem-solving, which can take the form of critical thinking based on the guidelines and procedures and support correct actions. Therefore, knowledge attained from clinical practice does not add to the professional expertise and experiences unless it has been reflected upon for its importance. Interprofessional education (IPE) and learning opportunities are core to all professional practice experiences. IPL should provide comprehensive learning and practice opportunities designed to connect and develop mutual respect and understanding across health professions to enhance health care outcomes. Length : Word length 600 Including in text reference +/- 10% Does not include reference List Task Detail : Identify a situation you have encountered during your placement. Using the Gibbs Reflective Cycle as a guide, reflect on the clinical event/situation you experienced during your placement for this course. The reflection can be related to a positive or negative clinical event/situation. Analyse the clinical event/situation, linking with your experience, practice, and theory presented. In addition, your reflection should address - • Your level and understanding of knowledge related to the clinical event/situation • How the clinical event/situation has increased your understanding of the role, linking to NMBA Standards, code of conduct, ethics and scope of practice of the registered nurse in Australia • Where you believe you need further development and/or learning. Please use this item if you wouldn’t mind. My event : I was having my placement in the orthopaedic surgical ward. A patient with right total knee replacement. I was checking vital sign and neurovascular observation of patient. When I check dorsalis pulse, however, I couldn’t feel it or find it. So I asked to my preceptor that I need to check by dopler but the preceptor said that ‘it is okay, no need. Then I did other job, but I couldn’t stop thinking about it. So, I brought the doper in next vital sign check. It was simple event, but I felt need to follow protocol correctly to​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​ prevent complication. In addition, your reflection should address - • Your level and understanding of knowledge related to the clinical event/situation • How the clinical event/situation has increased your understanding of the role, linking to NMBA Standards, Code of Conduct, Ethics and Scope of Practice of the Registered Nurse in Australia • Where you believe you need further development and/or learning. Guidelines / structure The clinical reflection is to contain the following sections based on the Gibbs Reflective Cycle: 1. Introduction – The introduction is a description of your chosen clinical reflective topic and an overview of the critical areas of your intended discussion. 2. Personal and Professional self-reflection – This is a self-reflective discussion and includes your feelings. This section must provide a comprehensive discussion of the key areas you feel important to you as a novice clinician based on your chosen topic. 3. Evaluation – How is your clinical reflection supported or refuted by the Literature? An evaluative discussion is required (as per Gibbs Reflective Cycle). The evaluation section must be supported through the use of contemporary, credible Literature. 4. Analysis – This is a discussion of critical outcomes based on your clinical reflection and evaluation and what best practice literature has informed you in relation to the 5. chosen topic. (Note this section also covers the ‘conclusion’ section of the Gibbs cycle). Conclusion – a summary of the main points and what you have learnt from the clinical reflection. Note: this is Gibbs conclusion step. In this conclusion, you also need to consider the process of reflection, and its importance, with reference to Gibbs cycle. 6. Strategies for practice - what specific positive strategies, based on your analysis, would assist you to progress as a critical thinking clinician? This section relates to the Action Plan identified in the Gibbs Reflective Cycle. Credible literature sources that support your strategies are required and must be correctly referenced. 7. NB Do not submit a self-reflection from another course Writing style : Correct Academic Writing APA 7th Edition Referencing Contemporary Literature must be sourced (no more than 5 years old) Formanting style : • Double spacing Font: 12 point Times New Roman Page numbers • Headings or subheadings to be used No coversheet but footer must include: • self-plagiari​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​sm and will be referred to Academic Integrity