Written for the specific needs of nursing students and trainee nursing associates, this is your go-to guide for using reflection to succeed in your studies and practice. Divided into three parts, Part 1: Understanding Reflection introduces what reflection means in nursing and how to do it. Part 2: Applying Reflection helps you put reflection into practice, before Part 3: Going Further equips you with the models and theories you will need as a registered professional. Key features: - Highly practical with a new chapter showcasing two complete written reflections and their feedback, to help you learn from the work of others - Filled with case studies and advice from students, practitioners and patients to show how the theory and concepts apply to nursing practice - Written in straightforward language with clear step-by-step guidance Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this book will motivate and empower you to excel in your nursing practice. Embrace the journey of reflective practice and feel encouraged by your growth and achievements along the way.
Catherine Delves-Yates is an experienced nurse and a Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, UK. She started her nursing career as a student at the Nightingale School of Nursing, London and has worked clinically in adult and paediatric critical care in the UK and has taught and nursed in America, Africa and Nepal. Her passion is to ensure all nurses have the knowledge, skills and professionalism to deliver effective compassionate care to each of their patients. Catherine is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Buea and the Higher Institute of Applied Medical Sciences, Cameroon and an international advisor to the Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal. Currently she is researching whether nursing students' views of health and illness alter during their pre-registration nursing programme.
Part A Understanding Reflection 1. What is reflection? by Catherine Delves-Yates 2. A first reflection by Catherine Delves-Yates 3. Thinking critically by Catherine Delves-Yates 4. Writing reflectively by Catherine Delves-Yates 5. How can I reflect? by Catherine Delves-Yates Part B Applying Reflection 6. Improving care through reflection by Catherine Delves-Yates and Rebekah Hill 7. Improving practice through reflection by Coral Drane Part C Going Further 8. So many models... by Catherine Delves-Yates 9. Theory, philosophy and critiques by Catherine Delves-Yates 10. Achieving and maintaining competence through reflection by Coral Drane 11. The role of reflection in evidence-based practice by Catherine Delves-Yates 12. Learning From the Work of Others by Catherine Delves-Yates
