While clinical reflection has been an essential aspect of nursing practice for many years, some nurses may still find it challenging to constructively engage with this process and may not recognise the benefits and learning that can result from it. This article provides practical guidance for nurses on how to undertake reflection, to support them to reflect regularly as part of their practice. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.

• Reflection is a process of engaging with and learning from one’s thoughts, emotions and actions in a supportive and critical manner.

• Reflection can assist nurses to learn from practice, support team working and promote self-care.

• Nurses can reflect alone or with others, and there are various structured models of reflection that they can use to support them.