This essential text brings together in one place the inextricably linked concepts of professional development, reflective practice and decision-making. Fully updated and revised throughout, the new edition of this easy-to-follow, jargon-free title is targeted at nursing and healthcare practitioners and nursing students, providing clear guidance to help the reader think critically about their practice, work within professional boundaries, be accountable for their actions, and plan for their future.
About the Contributors vii Introduction 1 1 The Context of Professional Development 6 Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney 2 Reflection and Reflective Practice 41 Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser 3 Reflective Writing for Professional Development 83 Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney 4 Decision-Making in Professional Practice 109 Georgina Koubel 5 Work-based Learning and Portfolios 136 Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser 6 Moving from Clinical Supervision to Person-centred Development: A Paradigm Change 168 Paul Elliott 7 Practising as a Professional 204 Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser Index 241
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