This nursing reflection essay details a student nurse's experience in a respiratory ward, focusing on a patient with COPD. The essay uses the Gibbs reflective cycle to explore the student's feelings, evaluation, and analysis of the situation, including the sudden deterioration of the patient and the resulting stress. The student reflects on the importance of resilience, mindfulness, compassion, and coping strategies in managing stressful situations and maintaining competence. The essay concludes with an action plan for continuous professional development, emphasizing skill enhancement programs and emergency care training to improve confidence and stress management. References to relevant nursing literature support the reflections on resilience and coping mechanisms in clinical practice.