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Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum
Published on: August 5, 2020
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Summary
Nurses can improve their practice and job satisfaction by developing reflective practice skills. This involves a commitment to reflection, which can happen during or after an event, leading to increased confidence and professional empowerment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Development
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Reflective practice, the integration of learning and experience, has historical roots in philosophy.
- While concepts evolved in the 20th century, Confucius emphasized reflection for wisdom.
- Nurses can benefit significantly from cultivating reflective practice skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the significance of reflective practice for nurses.
- To highlight the benefits of developing reflective practice skills for professional satisfaction.
- To underscore the link between reflection, confidence, and professional voice.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of reflective practice.
- Review of historical and contemporary perspectives on reflection.
- Exploration of the application of reflective practice in nursing.
Main Results:
- Reflective practice is a cyclical process of learning and experience.
- Commitment to reflection is essential for skill development.
- Reflection enhances confidence, enabling nurses to question authority and advocate effectively.
Conclusions:
- Developing reflective practice skills is crucial for enhancing nursing practice and professional satisfaction.
- Reflection, whether immediate or post-event, fosters personal and professional growth.
- Empowered nurses, through reflection, are more likely to voice concerns and influence practice environments.
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