As students and individuals, we each have strengths and weaknesses. I believe I have grown as a person as well as a professional. One of my strengths I like to highlight is my confidence in the work I do. As long as I put all my effort into something, I am completely satisfied with the results however big or small. Another strength I have acquired throughout the years are my communication skills. I remember being extremely shy and timid to talk in public, but that gradually changed and now I can effectively communicate with my peers and coworkers. This has allowed to obtain maximal results at work with my patients. Communication is truly the key to effective nursing care because sometimes patients are afraid to speak up about certain issues, but when you provide them with a comfortable and understanding environment, you can get the most information from them and use that to help them.