Professional Presence and Influence of the Advanced Nurse Jessica L. Sookram College of Health Professions, Western Governors University D024: Professional Presence and Influence Michele L. Miller, EdD. MSN, RN March 14, 2023 Professional Presence and Influence of the Advanced Nurse The practice of nursing is an art that combines science and compassion to provide excellent patient care. A nursing team that provides this level of care typically has a well-rounded nurse leader that guides them through difficult situations. Leaders need to frequently practice their social and emotional intelligence (SEI) power skills in order to manage complex situations at work and lead their team to success. Along with fine-tuning their skills, effective …show more content…
It is believed that “self-awareness can increase nurses’ confidence in managing challenging situations and provide culturally competent care to patients” (Younas et al., 2020). The need for these skills can be illustrated by the example of a stressed nurse dealing with a family member who is angry. The nurse can use self-reflection to determine their current feelings in response to the family member. Then, they can use mindfulness as a skill to control their reaction to the situation. Examples of mindfulness techniques include deep breathing and taking a break from the stressful conflict. The nurse can then recognize effective coping strategies to manage future issues and influence a positive, emotional reaction to promote a more joyful work …show more content…
Proper communication skills can decrease stress related to the miscommunication of ideas. It has been shown that “communication plays a key role in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients” (Khademi et al., 2021). Continuing with the angry family member scenario, the nurse should encourage the family members to express their feelings and the nurse should acknowledge what has been discussed. This shows that the nurse is displaying positive, interpersonal communication by providing compassion and active listening. This allows both the nurse and family to experience a more rewarding and joyful resolution to the
Mindfulness involves being attentive and aware of what is going on in the present time (Heard, Hartman, & Bushardt, 2013). It includes various exercises, such as medication and guided breathing that can help to manage anxiety and depression, decrease levels of stress, and improve overall well-being (Heard, Hartman, & Bushardt, 2013). If a mindfulness-training program was integrated into hospital orientations, I believe that it would give nurses the necessary skills to help them become more resilient to the stressors they may face at work and consequently burnout as well. Additionally, although mindfulness will not completely solve the issue of nursing burnout, I trust that it could help to improve the well-being of nurses and thus their practice and even the health and well-being of those they are caring for. What are your opinions on mindfulness?
Using the components of the iCARE model, we can improve our communication thus improving patient outcomes. Compassion is an essential trait for nurses, especially those working
Nurses can promote mindfulness in the healthcare setting through interpersonal communication. By employing our active listening skills when we are communicating with our colleagues and patients, we show that we are physically and mentally present for them. We express caring and compassion by conveying that we genuinely care about what they have to say. This then helps build mutual trust and respect within the team. Social awareness is also another way to display mindfulness in the workplace.
Working with patient’s that are aggressive can be challenging and even overwhelming at times, making it important of the nurse to self-reflect upon the encountered situation to gain insight and understanding. Being self-aware to one’s own feelings while working with patients and reflecting upon those feelings can benefit a nurse’s practice and care that is provided. As I stood outside the clinic room, I had a lot of nervous energy going because I had no idea what to expect walking into the room and what would happen. I felt hesitant to enter the room which seemed to be a similar response to everyone else as well that was waiting outside their respective doors. As we entered the room I was quite throw off by having the patient sitting on the
For the purpose of this analysis, it is presumed that all nurses have the capability to be present, therefore it is assumed all nurses can also enhance their presence within their practice to be measured and
I find great satisfaction in the idea of being there, supporting comfort, advocating for their needs, and caring for people throughout their most vulnerable moments. After completing 2 years within the nursing field by taking a unique path in another institution, I have arrived at a point in my journey where I continue to work within the healthcare role as a 1:1 support worker to enhance my knowledge and interpersonal and professional skills. This, as an additional benefit, advanced my understanding of the nursing role by ensuring that these skills and practical initiatives are applied when working closely with individuals and as a
Even if the occurrence of distress is emotional, moral, psychological, or spiritual in type, nurse or whole staff requires support and assertion. Debriefing could be benefit nurses and easier process they experience. The process of debriefing described an “information-sharing and event-processing session” operated as a conversation between peers by therapist, counselor or professional fellow that guides the recognized process that will help nurses get better from their distress or in individual cases provide victim assistance or make recommendations to follow up.
According to Bramhall (2014), Effective communication one of the basic skills of nursing staff, which enhances patient care. Add to this the communication plays an important role in showing empathy and thus it becomes easy for the patient to report positive experiences or even the bad ones. I think that the most important things are to communicate not only with the patient but also with healthcare team members. In addition, nurses need to be able to communicate successfully with all member of the health care providers and to provide and give the full information about the patient
Cognitive structures – schemas- occasionally shelter dysfunctional, illogical, habitual thoughts and ideas. Automatic thoughts, useless convictions, and psychological mutilations are among these structures and they cause diminishing awareness. On the other hand; substitution of these negative and fantastic thoughts with different and healthy thoughts can solve the matter and elevate awareness (Erden,2015).Knowing regarding oneself isn 't a simple task; it is an aching and time -consuming method. This method starts with conscious awareness and troubled for modification throughout constant efforts. There is most likely Self-mindfulness is one of the vital mechanisms in the nurse- client relationship.
As a first year student nurse I understood the importance of communication within practice placement and in our day-to-day lives. As a second year student I feel that I have more awareness on the significance of communication. Metaphorically I see communication as the root of a tree and from it springs essential skills that without communication one would not be able to achieve; for example, compassion, empathy, unconditional positive regard, congruence, self-awareness and it maintains professionalism. When we amalgamate all of these we create a specialist service for those who we care for (Baughan & Smith, 2008). I believe that people can pick up on how people are feeling without having to say a word, Egan (1998) and Rogers (1995) concur.
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to review an article written by Subia Parveen Rasheed, RN, BScN on The Self-Awareness Concept published in the International Journal of caring Science, 2015. According to the author, Self-Awareness is described as the process of performing an unbiased examination of self. The author believes self-awareness is an important mechanism that is necessary in the development of the proper nurse-patient relationship that leads to therapeutic healing.
She insisted that it is too easy to be polite and take the time to listen to whatever they have to say. Alicia suggested that, “listening makes a person feel human” to show how important the other have of oral communication can be. However, she also emphasized, “to always attempt to avoid involving emotions between yourself and a patient.” Although so much of the communication in nursing is oral there is no way to be able to properly care for a patient without written
Communication is a vital aspect of the relationship between the patient and the nurse, as it allows for a therapeutic relationship to be built and maintained. It is stated that good, clear and professional communication is important for the delivery of high standard care (Reading, S. and Webster, B, 2014). This is particularly important in mental health nursing as giving verbal guidance and reassurance is an important aspect of the care being provided. Mental health nurses must also be able to recognise when a situation is needing a soothing tone of voice in communication or a more authoritative tone. When the nurse is talking to Geoff and advising him on his medication she must talk to him in a soothing and friendly tone.
Nurses are able to provide emotional support to patients and families, while understanding