Describe your areas of strengths and any needs for improvement. Include your thoughts, perceptions, and feelings.

Christian Caring Journal 1
Christian Caring Reflective Journal #1

Purpose:

Reflective writing provides an opportunity for the student to explore the meaning of the clinical experience. By reflection, the student can determine areas that need improvement or change. Reflective writing provides the student with an opportunity and a safe environment to share thoughts and feelings about the clinical experience. Because Christian Caring is an important element in the curriculum of Mississippi College School of Nursing, the reflective journal allows the student to document opportunities where they have demonstrated the love of Jesus Christ. The student will have the opportunity in the course to focus on one Fruit of the Spirit and its impact on patients, families, peers, and the community. The ultimate goal of reflective journaling is to assist the student’s development as a Christian nurse changing the world for Christ.

Directions:

Address each of the points below:

1. Describe your areas of strengths and any needs for improvement. Include your thoughts, perceptions, and feelings.
2. Select an event or experience that will be the focus of this entry and explore the significance and implications of your clinical practice.
3. Describe your decision-making process.
4. Identify previously learned knowledge or clinical experiences that helped you in this situation.
5. Describe how the Fruit of the Spirit Love was evident in your clinical practice this week.