Nursing Professional Experience

I have been a Certified Nurse’s Aide (CNA) for over three years, and through my work experience I thought I knew what a nurse was, and what was expected of them. As I learned more about nursing throughout the semester, I realized that I only had a superficial understanding of all the layers and dynamics that a nurse must routinely practice and consider. Nursing is an unique profession that encompasses many different facets and has changed over time. My understanding and appreciation of the career has increased, and I have learned to dismiss the stereotypes that I unknowingly subscribed to. I no longer say that I want to be “just” a nurse, because I have learned to recognize and admire the professionalism and identity that nursing embodies.

They are at the forefront of patient care and have the most patient interactions of any healthcare professional. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that nurses conduct themselves in a professional manner when interacting with a patient. Patient interactions require a high level of emotional intelligence on the nurses’ part to analyze a situation and maintain trust, respect, and compassion . Undoubtedly, nurses face difficult situations that employ them to use skills to assess their own feelings and balance the act of empathizing with a patient without being overwhelmed by that patient’s feelings. A nurse who cannot assess their own feelings and emotional intelligence is at risk for caregiver burnout or even boundary crossings of varying degrees. Nurses must understand how to actively listen to a patient, relay important information, and deescalate any arising conflicts (S. Bonini, personal communication, October 11, October 25, 2017). Communication is imperative to the nurse’s role because it is conducive to creating positive patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, and quality were the patient is understood and properly cared for. In conclusion, the QSEN competencies build the foundation for successful nursing practices, responsibilities, and policies. The role of the healthcare provider is to do no harm, but in the past, patients where at risk of serious injury and death from preventable mistakes. QSEN encompasses a multifaceted approach to decrease serious events and increase positive outcomes. A nurse’s responsibility is to enable positive outcomes using teamwork and collaboration by employing evidence-based practice derived from informatics to increase patient safety, quality, and patient-centered