The development of advanced practice nursing roles has progressed significantly over time. Think of your future advanced practice role (e.g., leader, educator, practitioner) and discuss the following:
* Your philosophy of advanced practice nursing,
* Reasons for becoming an advanced practice nurse,
* Your future career goals and how you will influence and contribute to healthcare and nursing,
COLLABORATION CAFÉ
Step 1: Reflect on your experiences within and outside the healthcare setting and consider how you have exhibited leadership in a formal or informal capacity.
Step 2: Answer all questions below with explanations and details. No scholarly sources are required.
Paragraph one: Examine your personal guiding principles and beliefs. Which ones do you think have influenced your approach to leadership?
Paragraph two: Reflect on your personal or professional leadership experiences. How do you feel your personal or professional background has shaped or influenced your ability to lead?
Paragraph three: Reflect on instances when your professional nursing values (i.e., quality care, family presence, compassion, etc.) or specific ethical principles (i.e., autonomy, justice, beneficence, nonmaleficence) guided your actions as a formal or informal leader. How did adhering to these principles impact your experience and the experience of others?
