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Contribution to Book
Contributing to the Profession: Our Responsibility as a Professional Nurse
Leadership and management competence in nursing practice: Competencies, skills, decision-making
  • Susan A. Goncalves, Sacred Heart University
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
1-1-2019
Disciplines
Abstract

After completion of this chapter, the reader will be able to

• Discuss the importance of mentoring others in nursing.

• Discuss benefits of active involvement in professional nursing organizations

• Describe the importance of actively engaging in evidence-based practice.

• Explore the possibilities that can arise when advocating for the nursing profession.

• Describe the role of the professional nurse for maintaining a healthy work environment.

• Discuss the role of nurse advocacy in nurturing a healthy work environment.

• Describe the importance of the nurse's role in civic, social, and volunteer activities.

ISBN
9780826125248
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Pages
415-440
Citation Information

Goncalves, S. A. (2019). Contributing to the profession: Our responsibility as a professional nurse. In A. M. Beauvais (Ed.), Leadership and management competence in nursing practice: Competencies, skills, decision-making (pp. 415-440). New York: Springer Publishing Company.