It is time to look back at what we have learned about caring for the older adult population in NUR 3970. It is well documented that the highest level of thinking is reflection. Reflection allows you to become more aware of your own thinking processes and understanding the why and how of learning new information impacts you and your practice – in this case, caring for the older adult population.
To guide you in writing this reflection, The Gibbs Reflective Cycle downloadprovides you with specific steps to follow to make sense of new material. Using the rubric provided please write a 1-3 page reflection paper using APA format discussing what you have learned in this course.
The purpose of the reflections is to:
Look back over the term and reflect on the new material learned about caring for the older adult.
Analyze how you will use this new information in your nursing practice, how it has changed your thinking about caring for the older adult population, and how your own personal opinions of aging have changed?
Rubric
Gibbs Reflective Cycle Rubric
Gibbs Reflective Cycle Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription
How you will/have used the concepts, theory, and Hartford Institute’s Competencies for Older Adults to promote health and well- being in caring for the older adult?
17 pts
Full Credit
Thoroughly answered all the questions, was clear and concise, no spelling or grammar mistakes.
9 pts
Partial Credit
Did not thoroughly answer all of the questions clearly, some spelling/grammar mistakes.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not answer the questions.
17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThoughts and Feelings
Describe how the event(s/class) made you feel.
What were you thinking? What thinking skills or Habits of the Mind were you using?
What do you think about the outcome now?
17 pts
Full Credit
Thoroughly answered all the questions, was clear and concise, no spelling or grammar mistakes.
9 pts
Partial Credit
Did not thoroughly answer all of the questions clearly, some spelling/grammar mistakes.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not answer the questions.
17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEvaluation
Make a judgment about what has happened so far. What standards may apply? Do you view an older adult the same now?
17 pts
Full Credit
Thoroughly answered all the questions, was clear and concise, no spelling or grammar mistakes.
9 pts
Partial Credit
Did not thoroughly answer all of the questions clearly, some spelling/grammar mistakes.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not answer the questions.
17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis
What theories were used in this situation? Or were not used Or should be used?
What went well?
17 pts
Full Credit
Thoroughly answered all the questions, was clear and concise, no spelling or grammar mistakes.
9 pts
Partial Credit
Did not thoroughly answer all of the questions clearly, some spelling/grammar mistakes.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not answer the questions.
17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
What are your insights, new perspectives?
What questions do you have for faculty and peers?
17 pts
Full Credit
Thoroughly answered all the questions, was clear and concise, no spelling or grammar mistakes.
9 pts
Partial Credit
Did not thoroughly answer all of the questions clearly, some spelling/grammar mistakes.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not answer the questions.
17 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAction Plan
What would you do differ?
What is the next step?
15 pts
Full Credit
Thoroughly answered all the questions, was clear and concise, no spelling or grammar mistakes.
8 pts
Partial Credit
Did not thoroughly answer all of the questions clearly, some spelling/grammar mistakes.
0 pts
No Credit
Did not answer the questions.
15 pts
Total Points: 100
Reflective questions:
1. Description
• How you will/have used the concepts, theory, and Hartford Institute’s Competencies for Older Adults to promote health and well- being in caring for the older adult?
2. Thoughts and Feelings
• Describe how the event(s/class) made you feel.
• What were you thinking? What thinking skills or Habits of the Mind were you using?
• What do you think about the outcome now?
3. Evaluation
• Make a judgment about what has happened so far. What standards may apply? Do you view an older adult the same now?
4. Analysis
• What theories were used in this situation?
o Or were not used
o Or should be used?
• What went well?
5. Conclusion
• What are your insights, new perspectives?
• What questions do you have for faculty and peers?
6. Action Plan
• What would you do differ?
• What is the next step?
References:
Emerson, R. J. (2007). Nursing education in the clinical setting. Philadelphia: Mosby.
