NMC Reflective Practice Examples

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: Supporting a Mother with Postnatal ...

A reflection on supporting a first-time mother experiencing postnatal depression, focusing on non-judgmental communication, reducing stigma, and appropriate signposting to mental health services.

Reflection: Supporting a Mother with Postnatal ...

A reflection on supporting a first-time mother experiencing postnatal depression, focusing on non-judgmental communication, reducing stigma, and appropriate signposting to mental health services.

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: Empowering a Patient to Make Their ...

A reflection on supporting a man with a learning disability to make an informed decision about surgery, demonstrating accessible communication, capacity assessment, and person-centred advocacy.

Reflection: Empowering a Patient to Make Their ...

A reflection on supporting a man with a learning disability to make an informed decision about surgery, demonstrating accessible communication, capacity assessment, and person-centred advocacy.

Reflection: Managing Pain in a Non-Verbal Child...

A reflection on assessing and managing pain in a non-verbal child with cerebral palsy, demonstrating partnership with parents, individualised assessment, and advocacy for children with complex needs.

Reflection: Managing Pain in a Non-Verbal Child...

A reflection on assessing and managing pain in a non-verbal child with cerebral palsy, demonstrating partnership with parents, individualised assessment, and advocacy for children with complex needs.

Reflection: Supporting Parents Through Their Ch...

A reflection on supporting parents through their child's cancer diagnosis, demonstrating compassionate communication, emotional support, and family-centred care during devastating news.

Reflection: Supporting Parents Through Their Ch...

A reflection on supporting parents through their child's cancer diagnosis, demonstrating compassionate communication, emotional support, and family-centred care during devastating news.