Reflection on Ethical and Legal Experiences during Practical Placement at an Urban Hospital Facility

This paper reflects on ethical and legal experiences during practical placement at an urban hospital facility. The reflection is done as stipulated in the Driscoll's Reflective model. The complex clinical scenario experienced that forms the basis of this reflection is about the management of sharps. The paper discusses the violation of ethical and legal codes of nursing practice by the supervisor and the significance of upholding ethical and legal provisions in practice to the letter.