NMC Reflective Practice Examples

Reflection: Learning from a Medication Error

An adult nurse reflects on a near-miss medication error and the practice changes implemented to improve patient safety.

Reflection: Learning from a Medication Error

An adult nurse reflects on a near-miss medication error and the practice changes implemented to improve patient safety.

Reflection: Recognising Early Signs of Sepsis

A reflection on recognising the early, subtle signs of sepsis in a post-operative patient, demonstrating clinical assessment skills, trusting professional judgment, and the importance of early escalation.

Reflection: Recognising Early Signs of Sepsis

A reflection on recognising the early, subtle signs of sepsis in a post-operative patient, demonstrating clinical assessment skills, trusting professional judgment, and the importance of early escalation.

Reflection: De-escalating an Aggressive Patient

A reflection on de-escalating an agitated patient experiencing psychosis, demonstrating therapeutic communication, trauma-informed care, and maintaining safety while preserving dignity.

Reflection: De-escalating an Aggressive Patient

A reflection on de-escalating an agitated patient experiencing psychosis, demonstrating therapeutic communication, trauma-informed care, and maintaining safety while preserving dignity.

Reflection: Recognising Safeguarding Concerns i...

A reflection on recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns in A&E, demonstrating professional judgment, appropriate escalation, and the nurse's role in child protection.

Reflection: Recognising Safeguarding Concerns i...

A reflection on recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns in A&E, demonstrating professional judgment, appropriate escalation, and the nurse's role in child protection.

Reflection: Learning from a Near-Miss Incident

A reflection on a medication near-miss incident, demonstrating learning from errors, patient safety awareness, and the importance of proper identification checks and incident reporting.

Reflection: Learning from a Near-Miss Incident

A reflection on a medication near-miss incident, demonstrating learning from errors, patient safety awareness, and the importance of proper identification checks and incident reporting.

Reflection: Learning from a Near-Miss Incident

A reflection on a medication near-miss incident, demonstrating learning from errors, patient safety awareness, and the importance of proper identification checks and incident reporting.

Reflection: Learning from a Near-Miss Incident

A reflection on a medication near-miss incident, demonstrating learning from errors, patient safety awareness, and the importance of proper identification checks and incident reporting.