Power Dynamics

I find that your idea about how power dynamics should be taught in nursing education to be a brilliant one. I recently graduated nursing school and I remember discussion about therapeutic relationship and know about the dynamic of power. I agree with you that education should be provided on this topic because power does play a major role in patient outcomes. In my personal life as a patient and in my role as a nurse I have felt intimidate by a physician. When a doctor projects arrogance and makes feel uncomfortable it is hard to build a relationship that promotes ideas and productive forward thinking. As a nurse it important that you are able to freely share your concerns, thoughts and advocate for your patients. Without you feeling like that