Using Millers Wheel of Professionalism, discuss specific activities that fit under the different spokes. Discuss (with examples) how a novice nurses behaviors might differ from those of a seasoned practitioner. Where does evidence-based practice fit into this model?
Differentiate between care and service within the practice of professional nursing. Discuss how self-awareness can impact both care and service. Recount examples from the workplace or clinical.
Think of a person (no names please) with whom you have experienced difficult communication. Identify the barriers to successful communication that were present in both you and the other person. Analyze your responses to that person. How could those barriers be overcome? Explain why nonverbal communication may be more revealing than verbal communication.
Describe a collaborative experience you have had with another health care professional (no names please). Identify and discuss key factors involved in this collaborative effort and the outcomes. How is collaboration different from cooperation and/or compromise? Support your position with examples and references.
