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Rethinking reflection
This article about the reflective practitioner (Schon 1983) by Comer (2015) seeks to query reflection-in-action and on-the-spot experimentation discussed by Shon (1983). Comer argues that these activities need to be revisited in nursing education. The rationale for this stance is revealed to the reader by the author who uses Schon’s writings (1983) to show that […]
Scope of practice enquiries: an enquiry!
This study undertaken in Ireland by Brady et al (2015) investigated the database of telephone enquiries (n=978) made by registered nurses and midwives to the national regulatory body between 2001-2013. Thematic analysis was undertaken to elicit key themes. The rationale for this study was due to a national review of the scope of practice framework; […]