A Brief Note On Professional Presence And Influence Of The Advanced Nurse

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

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

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