Integrity a good leader has to be truthful in their

consult or not.
Integrity
A good leader has to be truthful in their work in order to be trustworthy. This means
that I should not take bribes or be coerced into doing illegal or harmful procedures on patients
such as abortion. My professional ethics as outlined in the Nursing Practices Act should be
visible in my work. Additionally, I should be firm on my personal principles such as honesty.

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This will make my profession easier and earn respect from my colleagues and trust from my
patients.
Conflict Resolution
Conflicts may arise between my patient and me, or even with my colleagues. These
may arise due to working under pressure, overstepping each other's duties at the workplace,
and misunderstanding on the diagnosis of a patient among others. As a nursing practitioner, I
am required to be a problem solver. To resolve conflicts, I should be open to listening to my
patient's or partner's point of view from which we can find a middle ground. If not, I may
involve other stakeholders within the profession to help resolve the issue peacefully.
Strategies I will apply
I believe that to acquire great leadership skills in the nursing profession, I should
follow the regulations stipulated in the Nurse Practice Act. Here, my roles are defined clearly
as well as my scope of practice. Therefore, I cannot overstep my duty framework which could
get me into trouble with the state law. This will help me make decisions wisely, maintain
integrity and peaceful environment at my workplace.
Moreover, I intend to keep myself updated about changes in the profession. This
could include policies for practitioners or other regulations. For example, certain procedures
could be banned and conducting them could lead to jail terms. Through this, I will be able to
make informed decisions in my career and maintain a good relationship with patients and my
colleagues.
Conclusion
APN Professional Development Plan leads to a holistic nurse. If every nurse would
follow this plan throughout their career, more lives would be saved at the end of the day.
Thus, tending to a patient is no ordinary job and should be done cautiously.

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