Practicing self-awareness enhances my communication skills, cultural competence and empathy in delivering care. My ability to think critically enables me to effectively meet the needs of the patients and achieve positive outcomes. My judicious management and leadership skills make me a vibrant collaborator on the health care team. The competence I have in integrating knowledge drives strong advocacy. Ongoing self evaluation appraises my performance, and I am resourceful in my efforts to continue personal and professional growth.

Strong determination and overall drive to be the best nurse I can be is what motivates me to practice to the best of my ability. My greatest strength comes from my need to help others and to assist in any way in the improvement of health care, no matter how small a contribution. It is this drive in addition to the knowledge and experience I have amassed over the years that aids me in being an efficient nurse.