This essay will allow me to critically reflect on an episode of care that occurred during my placement. Hannigan defines reflection as a way of being thoughtful, innovative, and critical of our own practice when it comes to nurses and student nurses reflecting on their practice (Hannigan, 2008). Reflection is about being self-aware and critically evaluating our response to situations during practice (Finlay, 2008). Especially for student nurses as they develop their skills and knowledge during placement. Reflecting on episodes of care allows students and qualified nurses to have the opportunity to reflect on their work and gain new knowledge about different situations (Balla et al., 2009). To critically and thoroughly reflect on the episode of care that I have chosen I will use the Gibbs (1988) model of reflection. This has 6 stages of reflection, allowing me to analyze and evaluate the event thorou
ghly in each stage and allowing me to break down each stage easily (Balla et al., 2009). I chose this model compared to Schon`s reflection framework (1983) as Schon noted that there were only two components to the reflective practice; reflection in action and reflection on the action which does not allow me to thoroughly evaluate and be critical of the situation as well as it not allowing for thoughts and feelings to be reflected on (Greenwood, 1993). Gibbs’ model will allow me to have an insight into what my strengths and weaknesses are allowing me to develop my skills and knowledge if a similar situation occurs. To keep to the NMC code of conduct I will be maintaining the dignity and confidentiality of the patient by using the pseudonym Mr. Hill to protect his personal information as well as not naming the trust or ward to maintain their confidentiality also (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2018).