This essential text brings together in one place the inextricably linked concepts of professional development, reflective practice and decision-making. Fully updated and revised throughout, the new edition of this easy to follow, jargon-free title is targeted at nursing and healthcare practitioners and nursing students, providing clear guidance to help the reader think critically about their practice, work within professional boundaries, be accountable for their actions, and plan for their future.

Revised edition of: Professional development, reflection, and decision-making / Melanie Jasper. 2006.

The context of professional development / Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney -- Reflection and reflective practice / Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser -- Reflective writing for professional development / Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney -- Decision-making in professional practice / Georgina Koubel -- Work-based learning and portfolios / Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser -- Moving from clinical supervision to person-centred development (PCD) : a paradigm shift / Paul Elliott -- Practising as a professional / Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser.