Assessment Task 2: Reflective Essay Using Driscoll’s Model of Reflection Course Code: NURS2005 Course Name: Foundations of Reflective Practice in Nursing Assessment Type: Individual Reflective Essay Word Limit: 1,500 words

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Assessment Task 2: Reflective Essay Using Driscoll’s Model of Reflection

Course Code: NURS2005

Course Name: Foundations of Reflective Practice in Nursing

Assessment Type: Individual Reflective Essay

Word Limit: 1,500 words (excluding references)

Weighting: 40%

Due Date: Week 8, Friday 5:00 PM (submit via LMS)

Learning Outcomes Assessed: LO2: Apply reflective models to analyse clinical experiences; LO3: Demonstrate self-awareness in professional nursing practice.

Assessment Description

Reflect on a specific clinical experience from your recent placement or simulation using Driscoll’s Model of Reflection (2007). This three-stage model—what?, so what?, now what?—helps you systematically examine your actions, feelings, and future improvements in nursing practice. Choose an incident involving patient care, teamwork, or ethical decision-making. Structure your essay to address each stage explicitly, drawing on nursing theory and evidence to support your analysis.

Task Requirements

• Introduction (150-200 words): Briefly describe the incident and outline the structure using Driscoll’s model.
• Body:
  1. What? (400-500 words): Describe the event, your role, key actions, and involved parties.
  2. So What? (400-500 words): Explore your feelings, responses, influences, and links to others’ reactions.
  3. Now What? (400-500 words): Identify learnings, alternative actions, and plans for future practice.
• Conclusion (150-200 words): Summarise insights and professional growth.

Incorporate at least 8 scholarly references (APA 7th edition). Use first-person voice. Maintain confidentiality using pseudonyms.

Marking Rubric

Criteria	High Distinction (85-100%)	Distinction (75-84%)	Credit (65-74%)	Pass (50-64%)	Fail (<50%)
Description of Experience (What?)	Clear, detailed, contextualised account with precise actions and context.	Detailed description with good context.	Adequate description but lacks depth.	Basic outline; omits key details.	Vague or absent.
Analysis of Feelings/Responses (So What?)	Deep insight into emotions, influences, and theoretical links.	Good analysis with some theory.	Surface-level analysis.	Minimal emotional reflection.	No analysis.
Action Plan (Now What?)	Specific, evidence-based strategies for improvement.	Clear future actions linked to learning.	General plans identified.	Vague intentions.	No plan.
Structure, Scholarship, Writing	Exemplary APA, flawless writing, seamless flow.	Strong adherence, minor errors.	Mostly correct, some issues.	Frequent errors affect readability.	Poor structure and referencing.

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