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Reflective practice: a learning tool for student nurses.
1School of Health and Social Care, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|September 9, 2008
Summary
Student nurses benefit from critical reflection on practice using Gibbs' (1988) reflective cycle. This approach enhances learning, explores professional conduct, and promotes personal development in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Reflective Practice
Background:
- Reflection is a crucial skill for student nurses from the outset of their education.
- Nurses are expected to engage in reflective learning throughout their training.
- Integrating reflective practice is key to developing competent healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate the meaningful learning derived from critical reflection on nursing practice.
- To explore the practical application of Gibbs' (1988) reflective cycle for student nurses.
- To identify emergent themes such as gender issues and professional conduct within nursing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Gibbs' (1988) reflective cycle as a framework for critical reflection.
- Applied the cyclical framework to personal experiences as a first-year student nurse.
- Analyzed reflective practice to identify key learning points and emerging issues.
Main Results:
- Critical reflection using Gibbs' (1988) cycle facilitated significant learning.
- The process highlighted practical applications of the reflective cycle in nursing education.
- Analysis revealed insights into gender issues and professional conduct in nursing.
Conclusions:
- Gibbs' (1988) cycle is an effective tool for promoting meaningful learning in student nurses.
- The reflective process offers personal benefits and enhances understanding of professional nursing.
- This cyclical framework is recommended for student nurses globally to improve learning outcomes.
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