Critical reflection and evaluation
Developing Advanced Knowledge and Skills for Professional Practice
A 1800- 2000 word critical reflection/evaluation of your personal and professional development in advancing nursing skills.
Assessment title
Critical Reflection and Evaluation Essay
You are expected to write a 1800- 2000-word critical reflection/evaluation which appraises and explores the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to ensure the provision of safe and compassionate care when undertaking advancing nursing skills.
You must include an evaluation of the significance of your learning and explore the implications of this for your future practice and development. Relevant literature must be appraised and evidenced to inform your reflective commentary.
You will receive your feedback 4 weeks following submission of the essay. Individual feedback will be given using a marking rubric.
Demonstrate logical and coherent development in your work. It must be clearly presented
You will have:
Structured your essay in a logical manner including an introduction and summary or conclusion
Demonstrated a coherent line of discussion 5%
Use an accurate and recognised referencing system
You will have:
Used recommended City, University of London citation practice throughout the essay http://0-www.citethemrightonline.com.wam.city.ac.uk/
Included an accurate and complete reference list 5%
Critically evaluate and synthesise the implications for advanced nursing skills for your learning, nursing and knowledge
You will have
Identified learning and knowledge gained from undertaking advanced nursing skills
Critically evaluated how undertaking advanced nursing skills has enhanced your learning and knowledge
Supported your work with contemporary literature, research and practice initiatives 40%
Critically evaluate and synthesise the implications of advanced nursing skills on patient care
You will have:
Identified specific advanced nursing skills with rationales for your choice
Critically evaluate the relationship between the identified advanced nursing skill(s) and the provision of safe, compassionate care
Supported your work with contemporary literature, research and practice initiatives 40%
Critically evaluate and synthesise implications for your future nursing practice and knowledge
You will have:
Critically discussed your learning in relation to incorporating advanced nursing skills into your future practice
Considered how this will influence your nursing care in the future when you encounter patients/ service users who require advanced nursing skills
Supported your work with contemporary literature, research and practice initiatives 10%
