A habit worth having – the power of keeping a journal
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A habit worth having – the power of keeping a journal

Lynne Pearce Health journalist

Reflective journalling can help you analyse and learn from experiences and be a foundation for your reflective practice

Keeping a reflective journal has a variety of potential benefits for nursing students, including helping you to process difficult events, record positive experiences and chart your progress. Here’s how to get started.

Nursing Standard. 40, 1, 39-40. doi: 10.7748/ns.40.1.39.s18

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