Accompanying Paper Through continuous learning and growth, the learner hopes to improve vitally important skills and competencies that will help in their professional development journey as a nurse. Discussed in this paper are the beneficial concepts of Inter-professional practice, leadership, cultural advocacy, and cultural humility that will help in the learner’s journey. In addition, two learning goals that will assist the learner in their professional development will also be discussed. Inter-professional Practice Some of the most challenging tasks require teamwork and collaboration to overcome them. Successful inter-professional practice in nursing allows patients to receive the highest quality of care from multiple …show more content…
A vital aspect of strong leadership is effective communication that is positive, respectful, and genuine that works towards a common goal that benefits the patient. Additional skills that create an expectational leader are being able to guide, inspire and celebrate others. These traits are useful when working together towards the same goals that will ultimately improve patient outcomes. The ability to be a good leader is a beneficial skill in the professional development of becoming a successful nurse. The endless opportunities for continuous learning from teaching, guiding, and supporting others are a major component of this skill. Coupled with fostering positive team collaboration, creating safe work environments, and utilizing evidence-based practice, all of these will have positive outcomes for patients as well as staff. An extremely valuable concept that contributes to professional development within the nursing career that the writer is committed to improving (Waddell, …show more content…
Understanding and respecting patients, families, and colleagues’ cultural backgrounds, values and beliefs can allow nurses to support and work with the diverse population they care for. Nurses can develop cultural advocacy by establishing cultural competency and awareness through improving knowledge, skills, and attitudes, which will benefit the diverse population they engage with. Cultural humility requires nurses to be humble, open, aware of personal biases, and willing to learn about the diverse patients, families, and colleagues they work with. This can be obtained successfully by actively listening, respecting choices and perspectives, as well as being ambitious in learning new cultural beliefs and practices (Potter, 2019). With effective cultural humility and cultural advocacy, nurses can provide valuable patient-centered care. In addition, nurses can also benefit from these practices by receiving improved communication skills, personal cultural competency, and improved job satisfaction. These two extremely beneficial concepts play a huge role in professional development as well as personal development for the learner and will continuously work towards improving (Potter,