Reflective practice is an ongoing action that directly influences anyone who is a professional. Jasper (2006, p. 53) stated that the benefits to the profession are the development of the nursing knowledge base and the recognition that nurses contribute to both patient care and practice improvement. Furthermore, Jasper (2006, p. 43) explains that reflective practice is the foundation on which reflection and reflective learning are based. This essay will reflect on the nursing skills I developed during a period of placement simulations, with an emphasis on oral hygiene. , communication with a non-engaging patient, and bed bathing. It will outline the key aspects of the clinical nursing skills I have begun to acquire. This will also highlight the learning processes that have taken place and how they have helped me improve my knowledge and ethical values ​​in order to provide quality and safe care. Using a variety of sources from current literature, I will use a reflective model to discuss how I achieved the necessary level of learning outcomes. By using this model I hope to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding in relation to these skills and to identify areas with opportunities for learning. There are many reflective models I could have used, including Johns (2004), Driscoll (2000), Atkins and Murphy (1994), Kolb's (1984), and Gibbs (1988). I decided to use the Gibbs (1988) model as a framework because it focuses on different aspects of an experience and allows the student to completely revisit the event. Contemplating it thus, I can appreciate it and be guided where future development work is needed. In compliance with current legislation on the protection and respect of the person...... half of the paper...... yes. 13:305-309. Rigby P and Alexander J (2008). Understanding Schizophrenia: Nursing Standard 22:28, 49-56 Sheldon, LK (2009) Communication for Nurses: Talking to Patients, Jones and Bartlett Publishers, SudburySturdy, D. (2007) Unworthiness in Care: Are You Responsible? Nurses of the elderly. 2007; 19(9): 9.Thomas, B. Hardy, S. and Cutting, P. (1997) Mental Health Nursing: Principles and Practice London: MosbyVoegeli D; British Journal of Nursing (BJN), 8 July 2010; 19(13):810, 812, 814 Cure or Harm: Exploring Essential Components in Skin Care Regimens. World Health Organization (2010) "Oral Health", at http://www.who.int/topics/oral_health/en/ (Accessed 11/19/2010Wilkinson, S.(1992) Good communication in oncology nursing . Nursing Standard 1992; 7(9):35–9. Williams, Diana (1997) Communication Skills in Practice Jessica Kingsley Publishers London