A personal nursing leadership philosophy stems from values and beliefs that nurses uphold when caring for patients, and serves as a model for others to follow. I believe leadership requires integrity, responsibility, and trust. As a nurse leader, I will strive to create an environment and culture that allows for strong interpersonal relationships, where leaders and employee members learn to respect, and care for, themselves, their coworkers, and their patients. I will help my colleagues grow into new leaders by involving them in decisions and providing opportunities that will help enhance their knowledge and skills allowing for the delivery of high quality, safe nursing care. I will hold myself responsible for my interactions, decisions, and
