Reflective Learning in Nursing

Running head: NURSING
NURSING
Name of the Student:
Name of the University:
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Introduction:
Reflective learning forms an integral process of the academic learning process.
According to Howatson-Jones (2016), critical reflection equips learners to reflect upon their
practical experiences and assess the strengths and weaknesses associated with their
practicum. In this context, it should be noted that the paper intends to reflect upon the quality
of the previous assignment submitted by me titled ‘Improving Patient Safety under Acute
Care in ICU’ within this unit. In addition to this, the reflection would also identify the areas
that require improvement such that the further scores in the subsequent units can be improved
significantly.
Discussion:
Upon critically analysing the quality of the assignment, it can be mentioned that the
assignment lacked proper structure. In order to critically appraise the quality of the
assignment, I would make use of four broad headings so that the appraisal is focused and
properly defined.
What was done well?
On analysing the content of the assignment, it can be stated that the paper comprised
of a proper introduction section and a conclusion section that helped to define the content. In
addition to this, the paper also comprised of well-defined four research questions based on
which the annotated bibliography of the scholarly journals was conducted.
Areas which could be improved?
The paper was not addressed in a professional and academic manner. Multiple
instances were identified in the paper where grammatical errors could be spotted. I believe
the punctuation errors and the grammatical errors collectively deteriorated the quality of the