Goal Setting and Reflective Practice PDF

Introduction to Reflective Practice NSCI5712 Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Practice 2024 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY  How We Learn  Think of something you are good at  How did you become good at it? Set...

Introduction to Reflective Practice NSCI5712 Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Practice 2024 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY  How We Learn  Think of something you are good at  How did you become good at it? Setting (Learning) Goals This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA S Specific – keep your goals specific What exactly do you want to achieve? M Measurable – you should be able to measure your goals How will you measure your success? Achievable – set goals that are achievable A Set realistic and achievable goals. Don't set yourself up for failure by setting goals that are too ambitious. Relevant – your goals should be relevant to your career aspirations R Make sure your goals are relevant to your long-term goals. What are you ultimately trying to achieve? Time-bound – your goals should have a deadline for completion T Do not have open-ended goals. Set an exact deadline that you would like to complete your goal by. This will help you stay focused and motivated. S Specific – keep your goals specific What exactly do you want to achieve? M Make it ONE Measurable clearly defined– goal. you should be able to measure your goals How will you measure your success? Example: "Improve my proficiency in IV catheter placements in cats.” Achievable – set goals that are achievable A Set realistic and achievable goals. Don't set yourself up for failure by setting goals that are too ambitious. Relevant – your goals should be relevant to your objective R Make sure your goals are relevant to your long-term goals. What are you ultimately trying to achieve? Time-bound – do not have open-ended goals. Set an exact deadline that you T would like to complete your goal by. This will help you stay focused and motivated. S Specific – keep your goals specific What exactly do you want to achieve? M Measurable – you should be able to measure your goals How will you measure your success? Achievable A how long,– set howgoals that are achievable Include how much, often,... Set realistic and achievable goals. Don't set yourself up for failure by setting goals that are too ambitious. Example: "Improve my number of successful IV catheter placements in cats from 1 to 5 per week." Relevant – your goals should be relevant to your objective R Make sure your goals are relevant to your long-term goals. What are you ultimately trying to achieve? Time-bound – do not have open-ended goals. Set an exact deadline that you T would like to complete your goal by. This will help you stay focused and motivated. S Specific – keep your goals specific What exactly do you want to achieve? M Measurable – you should be able to measure your goals How will you measure your success? Achievable – set goals that are achievable A Set realistic and achievable goals. Don't set yourself up for failure by setting goals that are too ambitious. 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Achievable – set goals that are achievable A Example: “ By the end of the quarter I want to improve my number of Set realistic and achievable goals. Don't set yourself up for failure by successful IV catheter placements in cats from 1 to 5 per week by practicing setting goals that are too ambitious. under supervision for a minimum of 20 sessions over the next two months.“ Relevant – your goals should be relevant to your objective R Make sure your goals are relevant to your long-term goals. What are you ultimately trying to achieve? Time-bound – do not have open-ended goals. Set an exact deadline that you T would like to complete your goal by. This will help you stay focused and motivated. What do SMART Goals have to do with Reflective Practice?  Closely related  SMART goals provide a structure  SMART goals can be used to create clear and actionable plans to achieve improvements identified through reflection.  Talking it out with someone Thinking about you trust your actions and how you Journaling could have done it better How do Reflection you reflect? Going for a Meditation walk Talking to yourself Exercise aloud  “Reflective practice is the ability to reflect on Reflective one's actions so as to Practice engage in a process of continuous learning.” - Donald Schon   Understand yourself better  Learn from your experiences – positive & negative  Identify what worked well and what didn't The Purpose of  Decide how to do things even better next time Reflective  Become better at what you do – build Practice confidence  Foster a mindset of continuous improvement  Develop critical thinking & problem solving  Develop resilience  Improve animal welfare Enhance caregiver skills Reflective Develop empathy Practice in Create a culture of learning and growth Assess practices and identify areas for improvement Veterinary Nursing Read article: The role of reflective practice in professional development (The UK Vet Nurse Vol 9 (7), 2018) Reflective Continuing Professional Development — Allied Veterinary Professional Regulatory Council of New Zealand (avprc.org.nz) Understanding Reflective Practice Understanding Reflective Practice [LifetimeTraining, 2020, YouTube, 3:13 min.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBmtH0Qx0YU Skills needed for Reflective Practice  Self-awareness  Description  Critical analysis  Synthesis  Evaluation The Process of Reflection  Awareness of uncomfortable feelings or surprise  Constructive critical analysis  Development of a new perspective and learning  Individual vs. group reflection  The journaling process and its benefits  Group reflection to enhance learning and provide feedback Gibbs Reflection Model  As a veterinary nursing student, I was tasked with assisting the veterinarian during a dental cleaning procedure for a senior cat named Hunter. The procedure involved scaling and polishing the cat's teeth under general anaesthesia. Gibbs Reflection Model At the beginning of the procedure, I felt nervous and apprehensive because it was my first time assisting in a dental cleaning. I was worried about making mistakes and not performing my duties effectively. However, as the procedure Example progressed, I started to feel more confident and focused on the task at hand. Scenario During the procedure, I encountered some challenges, such as difficulty in positioning the cat and maintaining a clear field of view for the veterinarian. Despite these challenges, I was able to adapt quickly and communicate effectively with the veterinarian to address any issues that arose. I also observed the veterinarian's technique closely and asked questions to clarify any uncertainties I had.  Upon reflection, I realised that my initial nervousness was normal for someone in my position, but I also recognized the importance of staying focused and maintaining clear communication with the veterinarian and other team members. Gibbs I learned that effective teamwork and communication are essential in a clinical setting, especially during procedures that Reflection Model require coordination between multiple team members. Overall, the dental cleaning procedure was a valuable learning Example experience for me as a veterinary nursing student. It allowed me to gain hands-on experience and develop important skills such as teamwork, communication, and adaptability. Scenario Moving forward, I will continue to apply what I learned from this experience to improve my performance and contribute effectively to the veterinary team.  What? Reflection Model Describe an event or action What? So What? Now What? Now what? So what? Explain how Explain why you will use that that action or information to event was inform future significant practice  Let’s say as a cattery attendant, you were responsible for returning What? a cat to its owner after their stay at the cattery. However, in the Describe an process, you accidentally placed the cat in a carrier that belonged What? event or action to another cat owner. Description: "When returning the cat to its owner, I mistakenly So what? placed the cat in a carrier that belonged to someone else." What now? Reflection Model So what? Reflect on the consequences and emotions that arose from placing Explain why the cat in the wrong carrier. Consider the potential impact on the that action or cat, the other owner, and your own feelings about the mistake. Example event was significant You may realise that the cat might have felt stressed or confused in the wrong carrier, and this could have been avoided if you had been more attentive. Scenario You might feel guilty or embarrassed about the error, recognising that it was your responsibility to ensure the cat was returned to the correct owner safely. You might also think about how the other owner felt when they discovered the mix-up and how this could have been an inconvenience for them.  Let’s say as a cattery attendant, you were responsible for returning What? a cat to its owner after their stay at the cattery. However, in the Describe an process, you accidentally placed the cat in a carrier that belonged event or to another cat owner. What? action "When returning the cat to its owner, I mistakenly placed the cat So what? in a carrier that belonged to someone else." What now? "I feel bad that I made this mistake and potentially caused stress So what? to the cat.“ Reflection Model Explain why that action or "I understand the importance of double-checking before event was returning a cat to their owner.“ significant "I need to improve my attention to detail and ensure I match the Example correct cat with the correct carrier in the future." "I will create a checklist to verify the correct match of cats and Scenario Now what? Explain how you will use that carriers before returning them to their owners.“ information to "I will dedicate extra time to be more attentive during the return inform future process, ensuring all cats are handled accurately.“ practice "I will communicate with the other owner, apologise for the mix- up, and assure them that measures will be taken to avoid similar incidents." Challenges of Reflective Practice  Potential emotional impact of critical reflection  Personal challenges and blocks to RP  Strategies to overcome challenges:  Support from mentors or groups  Creating a supportive reflection environment Choosing a Model of Reflection  Personal choice in selecting a model  Factors influencing model selection:  Personal preference  Experience level  Event complexity  Be flexible!