The Florence Way In the book The Florence Prescription, the reader is first introduced to eight elements in which main character, Carol Jean, describes as “characteristics common to organizations with a culture of ownership”(Tye, 2014, p. 17). These characteristics include commitment, engagement, passion, initiative, stewardship, belonging, fellowship and pride (Tye, 2014). Of these eight, four characteristics resonate to be ones I plan to integrate into my future nursing practice. In no specific order, they include, engagement, passion, friendship and pride. Having a congenital disease, I know very well what it’s like to be a patient, so I plan, as the caregiver, to be fully engaged with my patients. No matter what is happening
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Keeping the passion for nursing may be somewhat of a struggle after years of practice. I will try to avoid it through awareness and implementing tactics to stop it early if it begins to surface. I must continue to possess a high level of compassion for my patients and that desire to treat those in need will be a reminder of why I came into this profession initially. I must also maintain a level of pride in my work. I will remind myself of the sacrifices I made to be in this profession. These include endless hours of studying and assignments, missing my daughter’s practices and concerts and foregoing family gatherings just to make it to this place. Continuing my education will be another way I can maintain pride in my nursing profession. Never stop learning will become my new mantra! I would empower my fellow caregivers by reminding them why they came into the field of healthcare. I wouldn’t allow for “toxic emotional negativity” to interfere with creating a calm, peaceful, healing environment (Tye, 2014). How can a patient heal by hearing the caregivers bicker, gossip and complain about their workplace? I liked the seven promises that Carol Jean spoke of in the book called The Self-Empowerment Pledge (Tye, 2014). At first glance, they may seem silly, but the benefits of reciting them daily can indeed help create a more positive …show more content…
To minimize the negativity, we can use engagement or use of self. Being present when other members of the healthcare team are making rounds with my patients is one method. I had an instance during a clinical rotation where one of my patients was given unexpected news about his diagnosis by a physician and was left alone in tears. I find that unacceptable and plan to have an active role in similar situations. As Florence Nightingale said to Carol Jean that true patient-centered care cannot be achieved until the caregivers place themselves in the patients perspective. She says until that is achieved, we cannot understand their needs (Tye, 2012 p. 108). On the flip side, to maximize a positive attitude, delegation and prioritization are key elements. Although at times I may have up to 6 patients during a shift, I want my patients to feel that each is my top priority. This will be possible with proper delegation and follow-up. That may be a struggle in some instances, but overall, I want to be aware of my commitment to my patients to be present for them, no matter what else is going on outside their
Keeping the passion for nursing may be somewhat of a struggle after years of practice. I will try to avoid it through awareness and implementing tactics to stop it early if it begins to surface. I must continue to possess a high level of compassion for my patients and that desire to treat those in need will be a reminder of why I came into this profession initially. I must also maintain a level of pride in my work. I will remind myself of the sacrifices I made to be in this profession. These include endless hours of studying and assignments, missing my daughter’s practices and concerts and foregoing family gatherings just to make it to this place. Continuing my education will be another way I can maintain pride in my nursing profession. Never stop learning will become my new mantra! I would empower my fellow caregivers by reminding them why they came into the field of healthcare. I wouldn’t allow for “toxic emotional negativity” to interfere with creating a calm, peaceful, healing environment (Tye, 2014). How can a patient heal by hearing the caregivers bicker, gossip and complain about their workplace? I liked the seven promises that Carol Jean spoke of in the book called The Self-Empowerment Pledge (Tye, 2014). At first glance, they may seem silly, but the benefits of reciting them daily can indeed help create a more positive …show more content…
To minimize the negativity, we can use engagement or use of self. Being present when other members of the healthcare team are making rounds with my patients is one method. I had an instance during a clinical rotation where one of my patients was given unexpected news about his diagnosis by a physician and was left alone in tears. I find that unacceptable and plan to have an active role in similar situations. As Florence Nightingale said to Carol Jean that true patient-centered care cannot be achieved until the caregivers place themselves in the patients perspective. She says until that is achieved, we cannot understand their needs (Tye, 2012 p. 108). On the flip side, to maximize a positive attitude, delegation and prioritization are key elements. Although at times I may have up to 6 patients during a shift, I want my patients to feel that each is my top priority. This will be possible with proper delegation and follow-up. That may be a struggle in some instances, but overall, I want to be aware of my commitment to my patients to be present for them, no matter what else is going on outside their