Reflective Practice: Wk 11 Self-Directed Study Guide/Class Notes

Reflective JournalsNURS 411

Winter 2014 Dr. Mary Lou King

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Today’s Agenda: Section 01 / Section 020800-0810 / 1200 - 1210Welcome, Introduction, Attendance0810-0830 / 1210 - 1230Mini Focus Group -- CJ + CS + LL + DH0830-0845 / 1230 - 1245Complete EBP Beliefs scale on Survey Monkey LinkSubmitting your EBP Assignment – Questions? Problems? Email Accounts?0845-0945 / 1245 - 1345Reflective Practice: Introduction• Using the iPad to Journal • Accessing data on the iPad to inform and support subjective thinking 0945-1000 / 1345-1400Break 1000 - 1100 / 1400 -1500Getting Started with Reflective Journaling: BRAINSTORMING • Interactive & Hands-On learning using iPad. • Pinpointing an Issue/ Focus of Reflection.

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Learning Objectives

• Distinguish between reflective practice & reflective journaling.

• Suggest 5 reasons for engaging in reflective practice. • Describe the systematic steps involved in completing a reflective

journal (LEARN pneumonic).

• Demonstrate skill in using iNotes on the iPad.

• Access data from Wikispace and electronic databases to inform and/or support subjective feelings (thereby creating a balanced perspective between opinion-based & evidence-based thinking).

• Critically appraise the utility of the iPad for reflective practice and/or reflective journaling. King_NURS 411_Tablet Study - 03

Reflective Practice• “To learn from our experiences we need to reflect upon and seek

meaning within them” 1.

• Reflective Practice is a personal process that leads to insight about the adequacy of one’s actions or inactions and reasons; the process is designed to improve one’s practice; it is a professional responsibility for health service providers 2.

1 Schwind, J.K. (2003). Reflective Process in the Study of Illness Stories as Experienced by Three Nurse Teachers. Reflective Practice, 4(1), 19-32

2Chinn, P.L. & Kramer, K.L. (2011). Integrated theory and knowledge development in nursing. 8th edition. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

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Why Reflective Practice?• To promote the development of reflection, critical thinking, analysis &

questioning skills.• To assist professionals to reflect on the meaning of an interaction or a clinical

experience.• To assist professionals to understand how to learn from experience,

reflection & self-appraisal. • To assist s professionals assess strategies to promote professional growth &

knowledge development.• To decrease the gap between theory and practice.• To induce thinking about the value of reflecting on and analyzing patient-

nurse or nurse-nurse or nurse-other interactions. • To help professionals understand the importance of using evidence and

theory to inform/guide practice decisions and actions. • To foster self-evaluation and commitment to continuous learning in

professional nurses.Chinn, P.L. & Kramer, K.L. (2011). King_NURS 411_Tablet Study - 05

Systematic Steps

L --- Look backE --- ElaborateA --- AnalyzeR --- Revise PerspectiveN --- New Learning

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AssignmentYour use of the iPad in the Nursing Scholarship (NURS 411) has challenged you in different

ways. You may have developed new knowledge (cognitive level learning), new technical skills (psychomotor level learning) or new attitudes toward handheld technologies (affective level learning).You might have positive, negative or mixed feelings about the iPad.

This final assignment is a reflective analysis. It is designed to help you identify, explore and analyze your individual views about the iPad. For instance, you might consider its utility as a decision support in Evidence Based Practice.

This reflective analysis will give you an opportunity to: (1) reflect on your own personal feelings about the new knowledge, skills or attitude

associated with the iPad use;(2) examine the relevance and usefulness of your new knowledge(3) apply critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning; (4) use a systematic, step-by-step approach to guide your thinking, reflecting and writing. • • You are encouraged to consult with course instructor for help with content. You are

urged to seek guidance from the writing centre for assistance with writing mechanics.

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RJ Worksheet & Examples

• Please open worksheet on Wikispace

• Pinpoint one specific issue, challenge, or feeling that will serve as the focus of your reflective journal.

• You might consider your practice area & reflect on the potential use of the iPad there.

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