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Melanie Jasper is Professor of Nursing and Head of the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK.

Gail Mooney is Director of Postgraduate Studies and Associate Dean of the Academic Board (Post Graduate Taught) at the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK.

Megan Rosser is Director for Continuing Professional Development at the College of Human and Health Sciences, Swansea University, Swansea, UK.

About the Contributors vii

Introduction 1

1 The Context of Professional Development 6
Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney

2 Reflection and Reflective Practice 41
Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser

3 Reflective Writing for Professional Development 83
Melanie Jasper and Gail Mooney

4 Decision-Making in Professional Practice 109
Georgina Koubel

5 Work-based Learning and Portfolios 136
Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser

6 Moving from Clinical Supervision to Person-centred Development: A Paradigm Change 168
Paul Elliott

7 Practising as a Professional 204
Melanie Jasper and Megan Rosser

Index 241

“This text is a comprehensive and easy to navigate guide to all aspects of professional development, reflection and decision making in nursing and healthcare. The content is delivered in an easy to read and understandable format.”  (Journal of Perioperative Practice, 1 January 2014)