The 6 stages of the Gibb’s reflective cycle and set up of the reflective practice paper.

1. Introduction – Clearly state what the essay will present to the reader

2. Description – this describes the experience it is not critical thinking. Describe the experience and how it affected you.

3. Feelings – How did you feel – prior, during and after the experience.

4. Evaluation – What worked for you, what didn’t work for you how you resolved the situation? Peer Reviewed journals that can support you evaluation.

5. Analysis – Consider the situation and reflect on the actions you took and how it impacted on you. Peer reviewed articles that can support your analysis.

6. Conclusion – what should I have done differently

7. Action Plan - Review the situation and how you felt how you could set goals that could help in the future.

How will this situation develop you to be a preceptor or mentor for others in the clinical area?

Peer review articles on setting goals and nursing philosophy as a new graduate.

1. Conclusion of Essay – bring all the reflection together and talk about your plan as a new graduate.