Encouraging reflection in professional learning

Abstract

This article examines the role of nurse managers in supporting reflection for professional learning. It aims to enable readers to critically review the role of reflection in nursing and relate this to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional requirements. It also aims to enable readers to consider the purpose of reflection and to help nurse managers explore their role in fostering environments in which to reflect. After reading this article and completing the time outs, you should be able to.

Keywords: continuing professional development; education; leadership; professional issues; professional regulation; reflection; the code.