Leadership in Nursing

 

Leading is not an official position or role, it is a skill that all nurses require. 

You have learned about different roles within nursing, and hopefully you have reinforced in yourself, that Nursing in itself is a profession, a vocation.  You are a professional and a part of a profession. You have learned about the 5 Core Competencies of all Health Professionals as they work and practice.

As you reflect on all you have learned this week, why is leadership needed in nursing?