NFDN 2008

Professional identity "a strong professional identity is important because a lack of empowering professional identity mean that others can step in and decide what nursing is and what nurses can do" Having a strong personal identity can prevent others from stepping in and decide what nursing is Emotional Intelligence The ability to know one's own and other's feelings and emotions Emotional intelligence is key to both personal and professional success Morals A person's stan...

emotional intelligence regulate your own emotions without them affecting others ethics rules of conduct towards a specific group morals personal compass what is right vs wrong ethical dilemma only one right answer ethical distress your values are impacted by the choice you make 3 elements guiding nursing practice - ethical principles - the law - professional accountability ethical principles - beneficence - autonomy - truthfulness - confidentiality - justice - integrity liab...

What is Appreciative Inquiry (AI)? - Associated with how we question and problem solve. - A strength based strategy from positive psychology What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)? - A key attribute closely aligned with individuals capacity to know themselves and others. - Aware of their own emotions, and can regulate and control their emotions, particular in response to stressful or challenging situations. - Aware of others emotions, and can assist others with understanding and controlling t...