Self-evaluation is a method that nurses use to promote their own development, and to grow in confidence in their nursing roles. This process is referred to as what?
A) Promoting the nurse's self-esteem.
B) Reflective practice.
C) Assessment of oneself.
D) Learning from mistakes.
Ans: B
Reflective practice is the use of self-evaluation by nurses committed to quality nursing practice. The others may be additional gains but are not descriptive of self-evaluation.
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