L Howatson-Jones

Published by Learning Matters Ltd

156 pages

Reflection enables us to make sense of, and learn from, experiences that can sometimes seem uncertain, chaotic or even mundane. It is a core skill that nurses need to acquire in order to learn from practice and develop professionally, and as such it is a key requirement of the NMC standards. This book introduces students to reflection in a clear and practical manner. It explores what it means to become a reflective practitioner and why this is important for professional practice. It shows different ways of using reflection and helps readers to explore their personal, as well as professional, experiences to help make sense of practice. It gives practical tips on using reflection throughout pre-registration programmes and empowers the student to take ownership of their learning by developing this important skill.

Key features include:

• Linked to the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters
• Scenarios and case studies link the theory of reflection to its successful practice
• Activities help to build confidence in using reflection.