Nurses are the largest group of professionals providing care to patients and have the greatest opportunities to implement evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes, as well as patient experience (Huber, 2014). I agree with your statement regarding delivering care centered around the patient. You also make an excellent point about patient choice. As consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the quality and safety of health care, they are making informed decisions regarding their health care needs (Huber, 2014). Nurse managers play a major role in educating and motivating staff to accomplish department and organizational goals (Huber, 2014). My organization discusses patient experience survey results during staff meetings;
