Professionalism is not a right but a value earned. To demonstrated the essence or quality of a nurse of excellence one need to be aware of the journey needed to attain such level of competence. This is a continuous process that involves education, skills and wisdom. To increase knowledge by means of education I was given the privilege of shadowing a nurse of 26 years’ in order to gain real time experience as well as insight into the mind of a leader. The knowledge gained was then applied to my arsenal of skills needed to establish wisdom and values essential to becoming a nurse of excellence.
Leadership Reflection Journal
Introduction
Throughout the nursing program I have been endowed with the privilege of shadowing nurses in various stages …show more content…
Because these factors define us as individuals, they also shape the quality of care that we give and our leadership styles. Thus it is important for us to analyze how social, cultural, spiritual and ethical factors influence us.
Social. Social determinants are what governs one’s behavior, attitude and lifestyle. this comprises of cultural, spiritual and ethical belief. Being a leader it is pertinent that we acknowledge our stance in said regards. As demands in health care expands so does health disparities. Studies has shown that “When compared with whites, blacks received worse care on 41% of quality measures” (Wilkinson, 2016, p. 302). As a leader nurses are in a position to reduce this percentage by influencing the masses to uphold social justice regardless of race, by addressing health care disparity through patient centered care and avoiding behaviors that will lead us toward favoritism or …show more content…
Spiritually is a “lifelong process of growth” (Wilkinson, 2016, p. 327). This process can have a positive or negative effect on health as it permeated the nurses approach on wellness and illness. With that in mind it is important for the nurse to know thy self. This helps them to come to terms with their own spirituality and prevent its infringement on client care. According to the Minnesota Board of Nursing a client has the right to choose “care and treatment by spiritual means in lieu of medical care” (Minessota Nursing Boards, n.d). in such scenario a nurse responsibility is not to persuade the patient to conform to the nurse’s belief but to be supportive and respectful of the client’s wishes as long as it does not lead to
Leadership Reflection Journal
Introduction
Throughout the nursing program I have been endowed with the privilege of shadowing nurses in various stages …show more content…
Because these factors define us as individuals, they also shape the quality of care that we give and our leadership styles. Thus it is important for us to analyze how social, cultural, spiritual and ethical factors influence us.
Social. Social determinants are what governs one’s behavior, attitude and lifestyle. this comprises of cultural, spiritual and ethical belief. Being a leader it is pertinent that we acknowledge our stance in said regards. As demands in health care expands so does health disparities. Studies has shown that “When compared with whites, blacks received worse care on 41% of quality measures” (Wilkinson, 2016, p. 302). As a leader nurses are in a position to reduce this percentage by influencing the masses to uphold social justice regardless of race, by addressing health care disparity through patient centered care and avoiding behaviors that will lead us toward favoritism or …show more content…
Spiritually is a “lifelong process of growth” (Wilkinson, 2016, p. 327). This process can have a positive or negative effect on health as it permeated the nurses approach on wellness and illness. With that in mind it is important for the nurse to know thy self. This helps them to come to terms with their own spirituality and prevent its infringement on client care. According to the Minnesota Board of Nursing a client has the right to choose “care and treatment by spiritual means in lieu of medical care” (Minessota Nursing Boards, n.d). in such scenario a nurse responsibility is not to persuade the patient to conform to the nurse’s belief but to be supportive and respectful of the client’s wishes as long as it does not lead to