Critical Reflection on Clinical Practice using Gibbs Cycle

Running Head: CRITICAL REFLECTION
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Critical Reflection
Introduction
In this project, I am critically evaluating my clinical practice in light of Gibbs cycle.
This process will help me draw on conclusive deduction regarding my strengths and
weaknesses in the fieldwork (Oxford Brookes University, n.d.). Analysis of my clinical
practice in light of Gibbs Cycle is elucidated hereunder.
Reflection using Gibb’s cycle
Description
I examined Antonio Cabrini who was suffering from nausea. Quite recently he had
had his knee replacement surgery. After a thorough check-up, I was tasked with
administering him an injection. Before administering the injection a couple of tasks were
needed to be performed. Before administering the injection, I reached another nurse, senior
and experienced to seek validation of the injection suggested by me. Then checked store for
availability of the required injection. It did not take me long to find the required injection.
Then I checked the date of expiry of the injection. After confirming that it is not expired I
filled in the syringe and checked the fluidity of the injection before administering it. Before
administering the injection, I made sure that I cleansed my hands adequately. Following this,
was the process of administering the injection. The injection was intramuscular one and I
administered it quite effectively.
Analysis
The whole process went smoothly and completed it with ease. No accidental mishap
for example breaking of syringe or unstoppable bleeding happened. This has given me
significant confidence and I feel myself pretty much suitable for this profession. Researches
have shown that the profession of nursing is filled with trauma and stress. (Sharma, Davey,

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Davey, Shukla, Shrivastava & Bansal, 2014). This one experience has made me realize truth
of this notion. Moreover, I have learnt that while working in this profession, one must ensure
that one’s own health, mental peace and composure is not disturbed (Roberts & Grubb,
2013). I have also realized that staying successful by putting in devotion in this profession is
not possible until and unless one puts in oneself whole heartedly into it. Nursing profession is
quite demanding as one after other stressed, traumatic, injured and ailing patient needs be
checked on. This derails ones energy and makes the person utterly fatigued. The endurance
needed to overcome this comes only by dint of passion and professionalism (Lopez et al.,
2018). In the end, I have also realized importance of clinical practice in nursing as practice is
the sole way of overcoming professional hindrances and time-delays so as to ensure
deliverance of the best service (Sharif & Masoumi, 2005).
Feelings
Being a nurse still under process, the trivial task of administering injection seemed
quite a herculean one to me. In order to ensure that no shortcoming comes into action, I tried
my best to keep my nerves strong. I did not panic; instead, I performed all the tasks calmly
and with sheer order and arrangement. I was feeling a strange feeling inside because I am not
exposed to these conditions so extensively.
Moreover, when there is a feeling of being checked and evaluated, pressure itself
develops. During all this, I was equally conscious of the wellbeing of the patient. My stress
did not pave the way to misbehave with the patient. I spoke politely and gently and assisted
him in all possible means. My intuition compelled me to seek approval from a senior
registered nurse. I was calm while administering the injection and after successfully doing it,
I felt accomplished. I pretty much recognise these feelings as my passion for this profession
(Roberts & Grubb, 2013).