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Reflective writing and nursing education.

Melissa Craft1

  • 1Breast Imaging of Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma, USA. mcraft@breastok.com

The Journal of Nursing Education
|February 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Reflective writing benefits nursing education and experienced nurses. This practice aids in documentation, knowledge generation, and coping with critical incidents.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Reflective writing is recognized for its value in nursing education.
  • It serves as a tool for documentation and knowledge generation for experienced nurses.
  • Expressive writing is increasingly used for coping with critical incidents in professional and lay contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application of reflective writing as a pedagogical tool in nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • This article reviews the literature and discusses the role of reflective writing in nursing.

Main Results:

  • Reflective writing enhances student learning and critical thinking.
  • It supports professional development and knowledge creation among nurses.
  • Writing serves as a coping mechanism for critical incidents.

Conclusions:

  • Reflective writing is a versatile and valuable tool in nursing education.
  • Its use should be encouraged to foster professional growth and resilience in nurses.

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