Reflective Improvement Plan NURS6030
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NURS6030
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Assessment 3
Reflective Improvement Plan.
Purpose
Synthesize knowledge from the literature to develop strategies that improve a particular issue in your specialty practice.
Task details
Students will formulate a reflective improvement plan on an issue they have identified in their specialty practice that requires improvement.
The students need to state the objectives of this assignment, conduct a critical review of the literature, and synthesize contemporary knowledge about reflective practice to develop strategies that will improve their professional practice.
Identify a clinical issue/situation you have reflected upon that requires improvement.
Identify a reflective model/theory you are going to utilise in this plan.
Synthesise the identified relevant literature into a coherent and logical discussion paper about what is known on the topic and what strategies you have identified to improve the specialty practice.
Conduct a critical literature review utilising at least 12 refereed journal articles using key terms, and appropriate search engines to assist in finding supporting evidence.These references must be ? 10 years old.
Other Instructions
- Select literature/research articles that provide the strongest evidence for your topic.Minimum 12 references are required.Your articles must be ?10 years old.
- Use APA7 Format for referencing.
- Information cited from unreliable websites, pamphlets or magazines is not acceptable for this paper.
- 3000 words equivalent (+/-10%) (excluding embedded references such as the bracketed author/date information andthe reference list).
- This is a written academic text so it should be well structured overall and contain few vocabulary or grammatical errors.
- Use of quotations should be kept to a minimum - no more than two short quotes.
- The assessment should be structured under the same headings as the marking rubric, please consider the carefully as you construct your assessment.
Weighting | 50% |
Word count/length | 3000 words(+/-10%) |
Prescribed text:
Esterhuizen, P. (2019).Reflective practice in nursing: transforming nursing practice(4thed.). Sage Publications.
Recommended Readings
Barksby, J., Butcher, N., & Whysall, A. (2015). A new model of reflection for clinical practice.Nursing Times, 111(34- 35), 21-23.https://www.sherwoodtraining.co.uk/app/download/28416013/The_RELECT_Model_Nursing_Times.pdfLinks to an external site.
Bassot, B. (2015).The reflective guide: an interdisciplinary approach to critical reflection(1st ed.). Routledge.
Gibbs, G. (1988).Learning by doing: a guide to teaching and learning methods. Further education unit. Oxford Polytechnic.
Howatson Jones, L. (2016).Reflective Practice in Nursing(3rd ed.). Sage Publications Ltd.
Knight, S.(2015). Realising the benefits of reflective practice.Nursing Times, 111(23/24), 17-19.Realising the benefits of reflective practice | Nursing TimesLinks to an external site.
Koshy, K., Limb, Christopher., Gundogan, B., Whitehurst, K., Jafree, D. (2017). Reflective practice in health care and how to reflect effectively.International Journal of Surgery: Oncology, 2(6), 1-3.https://doi.org/10.1097/ij9.0000000000000020Links to an external site.
Schumann-Scheel, L., Peters, M.D.J., & Meinertz-Mobjerg, A. C. (2017). Reflection in the training of nurses in clinicalpractice settings: a scoping review protocol.JBI Database of Systematic Reviews &Implementation Reports,?15(12),2871-2880.https://journals.lww.com/jbisrir/Fulltext/2017/12000/Reflection_in_the_training_of_nurses_in_clinical.9.aspxLinks to an external site.
Wain, A. (2017). Learning through reflection.British Journal of Midwifery, 25(10), 662-666.https://doi.org/10.12968/bjom.2017.25.10.662Links to an external site.
Assessment criteria
For a detailed description of this assessment's marking criteria, please see the rubric matrix below:
Assessment 3 | ||
Criteria | Ratings | |
Knowledge application | 10 to >7.9 pts High Distinction- HD An excellent demonstration of a theory/model and consistently linked to the specific aspects of the selected topic | |
Description of a clinical issue Reflection on improvement Development of action plan | 25 to >19.75 pts High Distinction- HD A comprehensive critical analysis of a clinical practice issue is identified. Viewpoints and interpretations demonstrate in-depth insight into the issues presented. Response demonstrates an in-depth reflection on, and personalisation of the concepts, which includes personal thoughts and feelings and/or strategies Reflection and improvement plan aligns precisely to the issues identified | |
Critical analysis and synthesis supported by the relevant literature | 5 to >3.95 pts High Distinction- HD Incorporates an excellent approach to critical analysis including arguments supported by relevant literature | |
Evaluation view longer description | 5 to >3.95 pts High Distinction- HD Presents an excellent, well-integrated, logical and coherent structure including an introduction, body and conclusion Demonstrates very high language competence (no grammar, spelling or punctuation errors) | |
References and referencing | 5 to >3.95 pts High Distinction- HD Excellent, credible and relevant references cited Meticulous use of APA referencing style including many apt intext citations | |
