Reflection

Name and briefly describe a reflective model

Rolfe, Freshwater, and Jasper 2001
What? So what? Now what?

What is the purpose of a reflective model?

They encourage you to look at an event, understand it, and learn from it

Name three benefits to using a reflective model

Self-awareness
Capitalising on strengths
Commitment to personal development

Name 4 ways a veterinary nurse use reflection in their role

Reflect on CPD
Improve employability
Assists in problem solving
Improves patient care outcomes

Name an example of when you’ve used a reflective model

A client left the practice due to being unhappy that her cat’s broken leg did not heal properly

This tells us that the owner needed more information about the rehabilitation time and requirements

So we updated the bandage care form to be more detailed

Name a pro and con of reflection

encourages accountability and promotes optimal patient care
does not always come naturally so requires an active effort