Advocacy is considered as a major element of nursing practice both “politically, socially, professionally, and academically” (Sanford, n.d.). Self-assessment is important for individual nurse to grow. The aim of this essay is to use the “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory.” In which I will identify my strengths and weaknesses in the following areas: Personal and professional accountability; Career planning; Personal journey disciplines; Reflective practice reference behaviors. Also discuss how I will use my leadership skill in advocating for change in my workplace. Finally, discuss my goal for my growth in leadership and how my plan will be carried out to achieve my goal.
Personal and professional accountability
After a self-inventory, I have found out that I have a passion for nursing, and I believe is what encourages me to continue no matter the circumstances. I rate myself as a hardworking, and love to take care of people. The number one reason I choose nursing profession is because, I see myself as capable of giving quality care to my patients, and offer them the necessary help they need to get better. I also promise myself that I will continue to get higher education in order to acquire more knowledge and skills which will help me to provide quality care to the patients. Adherence to ethical code of practice highlighted in my practice and this fills me with zeal and courage to continue as a nurse. Furthermore, being a member of the nursing organizations, for example American Nurse Association and Texas Nurse Association, is a priority to me. My greatest strength in nursing is that I am a compassionate nurse, always gives listening ear to my patient and ready to go extra mile to see that my patients’ needs are met or help them to get a person who can help better. My weakness is that I like things to be organized and perfect and in the course of ensuring that it takes me a bit longer to accomplish tasks than normal. Career Planning Professional growth in a career requires acquisition of more knowledge and skills through education, research, and practice (Swearigen, 2013). It has been my dream to further my education. I believe getting a BSN certificate would open many doors of nursing opportunities for me. I know my nursing career will be far better when I get the Master’s degree. This current education would increase my opportunities in research-related nursing activities and I am very much preparing for that moment. I am making every effort to ensure that I equip myself more knowledge and skills that will help me to practice as a competent nurse, because I see my future in nursing practice. My strength in …show more content…
The nurse leaders’ contributions to outcomes are very significant to me. I have been having constant desire, since I join the nursing profession to learn and grow in the knowledge of this honorable profession. This has increased my search on the important nursing disciplines. With training in management and the importance of teamwork, I look forward to form a great team at my working place which aimed at providing quality care to patients. My strength is that I am a self-disciplined person. I love to see my goals accomplished very fast and my dream obtained. Creativity and imagination are my best friends. I am very happy that I’m completing my BSN program which is one of the best investments that I have made. This is now a stepping stone for furthering other degrees in
Personal and professional accountability
After a self-inventory, I have found out that I have a passion for nursing, and I believe is what encourages me to continue no matter the circumstances. I rate myself as a hardworking, and love to take care of people. The number one reason I choose nursing profession is because, I see myself as capable of giving quality care to my patients, and offer them the necessary help they need to get better. I also promise myself that I will continue to get higher education in order to acquire more knowledge and skills which will help me to provide quality care to the patients. Adherence to ethical code of practice highlighted in my practice and this fills me with zeal and courage to continue as a nurse. Furthermore, being a member of the nursing organizations, for example American Nurse Association and Texas Nurse Association, is a priority to me. My greatest strength in nursing is that I am a compassionate nurse, always gives listening ear to my patient and ready to go extra mile to see that my patients’ needs are met or help them to get a person who can help better. My weakness is that I like things to be organized and perfect and in the course of ensuring that it takes me a bit longer to accomplish tasks than normal. Career Planning Professional growth in a career requires acquisition of more knowledge and skills through education, research, and practice (Swearigen, 2013). It has been my dream to further my education. I believe getting a BSN certificate would open many doors of nursing opportunities for me. I know my nursing career will be far better when I get the Master’s degree. This current education would increase my opportunities in research-related nursing activities and I am very much preparing for that moment. I am making every effort to ensure that I equip myself more knowledge and skills that will help me to practice as a competent nurse, because I see my future in nursing practice. My strength in …show more content…
The nurse leaders’ contributions to outcomes are very significant to me. I have been having constant desire, since I join the nursing profession to learn and grow in the knowledge of this honorable profession. This has increased my search on the important nursing disciplines. With training in management and the importance of teamwork, I look forward to form a great team at my working place which aimed at providing quality care to patients. My strength is that I am a self-disciplined person. I love to see my goals accomplished very fast and my dream obtained. Creativity and imagination are my best friends. I am very happy that I’m completing my BSN program which is one of the best investments that I have made. This is now a stepping stone for furthering other degrees in