Professional Development, Reflection and Decision-Making in Nursing and Healthcare

Description

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.

Table of Contents

About the Contributors
Introduction

1 The Context of Professional Development
Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney

2 Reflection and Reflective Practice
Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser

3 Reflective Writing for Professional Development
Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney

4 Decision-Making in Professional Practice
Georgina Koubel

5 Work-based Learning and Portfolios
Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser

6 Moving from Clinical Supervision to Person-centred Development: A Paradigm Change
Paul Elliott

7 Practising as a Professional
Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser

Index