This report provides a critical reflection on a nursing student's clinical practice, focusing on two National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards: medication safety and communication for safety. The student recounts an experience involving a medication error, analyzing their feelings, evaluation of the situation, and actions taken. The reflection delves into the importance of adhering to best practice guidelines, including the five rights of medication administration and timely reporting of adverse events, as highlighted by relevant literature. The report also examines communication breakdowns and their impact on patient safety, emphasizing the need for effective information sharing within healthcare teams. The student outlines an action plan for future scenarios, emphasizing the need for double-checking medication dosages, avoiding interruptions, and improving communication strategies to enhance patient outcomes and adhere to NSQHS standards. The assignment references several research articles and guidelines to support the reflection and analysis.