Personal responsibility is a standard I strive to uphold in every aspect of my life. I believe that personal responsibility starts from within and moves outward; it involves working on yourself and taking responsibility for your actions rather than blaming others. With responsibility comes the expectation of accountability; both characteristics live at the heart of nursing. As a nurse we take an oath to maintain and elevate the standard of nursing, while making a commitment to our patients, their families, and our coworkers. I have continued to learn though my professional and educational endeavors how crucial personal responsibility is because it demands integrity and growth. As a nurse I want to treat every person I meet with the respect and dignity they deserve; in order to accomplish this I need to be personally responsible. As I begin my professional career in nursing I am holding …show more content…
There are many components to communicating therapeutically; one aspect is having the emotional intelligence to effectively converse with another individual. Both of these characteristics are vitally important to delivering positive patient-centered care. I believe that creating a therapeutic relationship can promote positive change and trust. I learned something new through each interaction I had during my volunteering experience and had the ability to further strengthen my therapeutic communication skills. I will be able to use what I learned as I begin my professional career in nursing and continue to learn from my future