NURS2015 Assignment 4 – Pre-Placement Reflection Paper

There are two parts to this assessment:

• Part 1: Reflection on Action
• Part 2: Reflection for Action

You will be required to provide short answer responses to the questions listed under each section.

Reflection on Action requires you to reflect back on your previous placement experience. You will need to identify an experience that challenged you and reflect on how your learning has developed.

Reflection for Action requires you to reflect on your upcoming placement experience. You will need to consider what allied health professionals you are likely to encounter on placement and the learning you will experience.

Each part will also require you to identify one of the Criteria under the NMBA Registered nurse standards for practice.

Each part will also require you to develop a SMART Learning Goal for your upcoming placement.

A learning goal is a statement which explains a specific goal that you want to achieve in your future learning. The learning objective should be something that you can measure by doing specific activities within a definite time frame.

This assignment requires you to write in the first person and in your own words. You do not need to refer to any literature or evidence, but if you do you must use appropriate APA referencing.

If you have any concerns regarding your ability to complete this Assignment please discuss with your tutor in the first instance.

Part 1: Reflection on Action:

Describe your previous placement experience. In approximately 100 words describe your placement experience and provide detail on the following:

1. What type of venue were you placed? Describe the venue in brief
2. Provide a summary of the common activities you undertook on

Describe an example of an experience that challenged you. In approximately 250 words provide detail on the following:

1. Provide a reflection on the emotions that you felt as a result of this How did this experience make you feel? What emotions were you experience during and after the experience? Be honest in outlining your feelings, ie. I was nervous, I was scared, I was too confident. Describe the possible feelings of other people who were involved? Ie, the patient seemed unsure, the nurse seemed frustrated etc.
2. Reflect on your knowledge and confidence at the time of the Evaluate what learning you have gained from this experience and how your knowledge and confidence has changed since the experience occurred.

Identify one Criteria from the NMBA Registered nurse standards for practice that best describes your learning from this experience. In approximately 100 words provide a rationale for your selection of this criteria.

Develop a SMART learning goal that will allow you to develop your learning further in relation to an aspect of the above reflection. (approx. 50 words)

See “Writing Smart Goals” for guidance

Part 2: Reflection for Action

Describe your upcoming NURS2015 placement allocation. In approximately 100 words provide detail on the following:

1. What type of venue have you been you placed? Describe the venue in brief
2. Provide a summary of your expectations of the care you will be providing while on

Reflect on the interprofessional team you might encounter while on your upcoming placement. In approximately 250 words provide detail on the following:

1. Provide a reflection on the importance of the interprofessional team in the care for clients on your upcoming (You can focus on one profession or the multidisciplinary team as a whole).
2. Consider your feelings with regard to working in an interdisciplinary What are your understandings of other health professionals and their roles in patient care. Are you comfortable discussing the care of your clients with members of the interprofessional team?
3. Analyse what learning and development you may experience while on your upcoming

Identify one Criteria from the NMBA Registered nurse standards for practice that best describes your learning from this experience. In approximately 100 words provide a rationale for your selection of this criteria.

Develop a SMART learning goal that will allow you to develop your learning further in relation to an aspect of the above reflection.

See “Writing Smart Goals” for guidance