IMPORTANCE OF REFLECTIVE PRACTICE IN NURSING EDUCATION.

Autor: Enuku, Christie Akpoigho, Evawoma-Enuku, Usiwoma
Zdroj: West African Journal of Nursing; May2015, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p52-59, 8p
Abstrakt: Reflective practice is the ability to examine ones' actions and experience with the outcome of developing the practice and enhancing clinical knowledge. It affects all levels of nursing from students to practising nurses. Reflective practice is an important component of the nursing curriculum. This paper explores the concept of reflective practice in nursing. It highlights the origin of nursing as it originates from the apprenticeship system in the twentieth century and how it was introduced into higher education. It examines the skills needed for reflective practice. It further states the needs to fuse theoretical knowledge to practice. Finally, recommendations are made regarding the step that needs to be taken to introduce reflective practice in nursing education in Nigeria, [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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