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  • Submitted: 25/06/2009
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University Degree Nursing

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Leanne Battersby

17024576

BA Hons Adult Nursing

Faculty of Health and Wellbeing

Sheffield Hallam University

14th December 2007

Introduction to Study, Practice and the Profession of Nursing

Reflective essay

Word Count 1,107

ISPPN Reflective Essay

In this essay I am going to outline my personal strengths and weakness' both in an academic and clinical setting, using Gibb's reflective model. I will also explain how these skills can be built upon.

Nursing is a life long learning process in which you continue your professional development throughout your career. The Department of Health (2003) outlines that Continuing Professional Development is a process of lifelong learning for all individuals which meet the needs of patients and which enables professionals to expand to their full potential. The NMC (2004) sets standards and guidance which enables professionals to demonstrate that they are keeping up to date with developments in professional practice and expanding their knowledge and competence. I am at the beginning of my life long journey. In university I will be developing my basic needs to become a newly qualified nurse; however one way I can gain further understanding is by reflecting upon my

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