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Book titles on reflective practice & critical thinking

Clinical reasoning : learning to think like a nurse by Tracy Levett-Jones
Call Number: 610.73069 LEV 2022
The clinical placement : an essential guide for nursing students by Tracy Levett-Jones; Kerry Reid-Searl
Call Number: 610.7307155 LEV 2022
ISBN: 9780729543880
Reflective practice in nursing by Lioba Howatson-Jones
Call Number: 610.73069 HOW 2013

Journal articles

A nurses’ guide to using models of reflection by B. Ingham-Broomfield (2021)
Article from Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing AJAN, 38(4), 62-67.
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This scholarly paper aims to discuss the importance of reflective practice in nursing, both theoretically and clinically, for undergraduate and graduate nurses. The article also aims to provide direction by comparing and contrasting four reflective models to provide a basis for self-reflection: Gibbs Reflective Cycle; Kolb's Experiential Learning Cycle; Borton’s Framework for Reflection; and Atkins and Murphy’s Model of Reflection.
A well‐being champion and the role of self‐reflective practice for ICU nurses during COVID‐19 and beyond by Wharton, C., Kotera, Y., & Brennan, S. (2021)
Article from Nursing in Critical Care, 26(2), 70–72.
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The purpose of this commentary is to highlight the importance of an intensive care unit (ICU) well-being champion, who promotes self reflective practice and self care to protect staff well-being. The well-being champion provides peer-to-peer support, delivers psychological first aid and through the “Look, Listen and Link” approach, signposts staff towards professional assistance when needed.
A practical approach to promote reflective practice within nursing by Somerville, D., & Keeling, J., (2004).
Article from Nursing Times, 100(12), 42.
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This article uses John's theory of reflective writing
Using reflective practice by Nicol, J. S., & Dosser, J. (2016).
Article from Nursing Standard, 30(36), 34-42.
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This article provides practical guidance to help practitioners use reflective models to write reflective accounts. It also outlines how the reflective process can be used as a valuable learning tool in preparation for audit.

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Critical Thinking in the Nursing Process video

Critical Thinking Part 1: Definition, connection to the nursing process, benefits and levels by NurseKillam (2013)

Additional titles for reflective practice

The reflective journal by Barbara Bassot
Call Number: 610.7301 BAS 2020
ISBN: 9781352010299
Portfolios for nursing, midwifery and other health professions by Lynette Cusack & Morgan Smith
Call Number: 610.73069 AND 2020
The reflective practice guide : an interdisciplinary approach to critical reflection by Barbara Bassot
Call Number: 610.7301 BAS 2016
Becoming a reflective practitioner by Christopher Johns (Editor)
Call Number: 610.7301 JOH 2017
Becoming a nurse : an evidence-based approach by Maria Fedoruk & Anne Hofmeyer
Call Number: 610.73069 FED 2014

Clinical Placement video

5 key messages for clinical placement by Tracy Levett-Jones (2018)

Online videos for critical thinking

Watch the educational YouTube videos for a general overview of Critical Thinking by Aaron John Dewald, Center for Innovation in Legal Education

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Ebooks on reflective practice & critical thinking

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Web resources

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NMBA Guidelines: Continuing professional development
CPD planning and reflection
ANMF Research and education
Please contact your State and Territory Branch for information regarding CPD offerings for members.
Reflective writing using Gibbs' reflective cycle
Includes examples of reflective writing in healthcare
Reflective practice: a tool to enhance professional practice
Edith Cowan University (2017), see 'Facilitator manual' for models of reflection by Kolb and Gibbs
Chapter from Patient safety and quality: an evidence-based handbook for nurses
Benner et al. (2008). Chapter 6, Clinical reasoning, decision making, and action: thinking critically and clinically.

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