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Reflective Practice in Nursing, 5th Edition

ISBN: 978-0-470-65810-9

March 2013

Wiley-Blackwell

272 pages

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Description

From reviews of previous editions:

'This excellent book provides useful guidance on the use of reflection in practice.... a helpful addition to any nursing library.’ Primary Health Care

'…an excellent investment in any nurses’ library portfolio.' Journal of Advanced Nursing

'An extremely welcome addition to nursing's literature on thoughtful, knowledgeable practice.' Nursing Times

'This is an excellent practical guide to reflective practice…I would highly recommend this book to all practice teachers and students.' Journal of Practice Nursing

The ability to reflect on practice has become a competency demanded of every healthcare professional in recent years. It can be a daunting prospect- but this practical and accessible text guides the way, using the latest research and evidence to support the development of skills in reflective practice and provides help and advice on how to get started, how to write reflectively and how to continue to use reflective practice in everyday situations.

This fifth edition of Reflective Practice in Nursing is an indispensable guide for students and practitioners alike who wish to learn more about reflective practice, as well as containing essential information for teachers and lecturers.

About the Author
Chris Bulman and Sue Schutz are both Senior Lecturers within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK.
New to Edition
  • Extensively updated and revised throughout
  • Addition of brand new chapters on:
    • writing reflectively, offering inspiring and uplifting guidance and introducing the idea of reflective writing as a method of deep, self-directed learning
    • clinical supervision in nursing, drawing on the experiences and knowledge of two highly experienced supervisors and considering the issues around supervision for supervisors
    • a personal exploration of reflection and clinical expertise
Features
  • Fifth edition of a successful textbook for nursing students and nurses
  • A practical, evidence-based introduction to this essential subject area
  • Doesn’t assume any previous knowledge about reflection
  • Includes activities, examples and exercises throughout to bring this topic to life
  • Supports students, mentors and teachers
  • Extensively updated, with brand new chapters on writing reflectively, clinical supervision, and reflection and clinical expertise