I have a unique perspective (having been a critically injured patient) that makes me relatable at times for patients when dealing with setbacks and pain.
Amer (2013) advises for us to “knowingly participate in change, speak up: learn the art of considerate interruption, find a mentor, and attend graduate school or further your certification” (p. 91). I feel I am already embracing the above praxis for change within my unit and or continuing to learn how to grow within these recommendations. For example, I participate on our units partnership counsel which meets monthly to address specifics concerns related to our unit. The concerns brought forth in our council meetings have ranged from nursing prevention concerns (i.e. handwashing and or VAP/CAUTI/ CLABSI) unit moral, and retention/ recruitment ideas. By being actively involved in the council meetings I have been able to actively “participate in change” and