Authors (including presenting author) :
Chang TW, Lo WK, Wong SH, Tsang M, Hui YK, Lai A
Affiliation :
Central Nursing Division, Kwai Chung Hospital
Introduction :
Studies have shown that nurses, who used to reflect on their daily clinical experiences, will gain a better understanding of their nursing actions and develop their professional skills and competences (Caldwell & Grobbel, 2013; Oluwatoyin, 2015). To enhance new nurse graduates’ (NNGs) reflective practice, Gibb’s Reflective Cycle was adopted in the preceptorship program since August 2017 (Gibb’s, 1988). NNGs are required to hand-in reflective writing monthly, discuss their writing and clinical experience with their clinical preceptors and have reflective sharing with peers to appraise their clinical practice critically.
Objectives :
(1) To integrate professional knowledge, skills, belief, values and practical experience;
(2) To review nursing actions and make necessary improvement so as to provide quality services;
(3) To develop critical thinking and share thoughts and feelings with colleagues
Methodology :
Self-rating scale on the core competency for Registered Nurses was used to measure their functional, personal, people and team competency before and after the program. A program evaluation with questions on the reflective practice was used to collect feedbacks and evaluate the program.
Result & Outcome :
From August 2017 to November 2018, 22 NNGs were invited to participate in the program. 95 % NNGs rated they partially achieved the core competency of registered nurses before the commencement of the program. Upon completion of the program, 40% NNGs rated they fully achieved the core competency and 60% still rated as partially achieved. For the program evaluation survey, all respondents gave positive feedback and agreed that Gibb’s model of reflection enhanced their learning from reflection, personal awareness and ability to take steps for further improvement CONCLUSION
Reflective practice has been considered as an important strategy for facilitating the transition of NNGs to professional nurses. REFERENCES
Caldwell, L., & Grobbel, C. (2013). The importance of reflective practice in nursing. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 6(3), 319-326.
Gibbs, G. (1988) Learning by Doing: A guide to teaching and learning methods. Further Education Unit. Oxford: Oxford Polytechnic.
Oluwatoyin, F. E. (2015). Reflective practice: Implication for nurses. Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 4(4), 28-33.
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