The Importance Of Confidence In Nursing

Confidence is a concept that can be interpreted in multiple different ways. Confidence is a positive state of mind with the feeling or consciousness of ones powers, or of reliance on ones circumstances (SITE). In order to be confident one must have full trust and belief in themselves and their power or ability. Confidence can be demonstrated by being aware of body language and facial expressions during an act of assertiveness. Confidence may be described by looking at a situation as an opportunity, rather than as an obstacle or a challenge. Demonstrating self-confidence in nursing practice may require the ability to prepare and plan for possible situations that you may encounter. Experience is very important for building confidence because as someone may complete certain tasks and achieve such goals, this will
The HP lens allows for nurses to see their patients as whole persons and how their individual experiences have shaped who they are and how they are interpreted. A certain situation may be experienced differently by a person because not everyone will interpret or experience the same meaning. It is important in nursing practice to consider everyone “is situated in and constituted by [a unique] environment (Doane & Varcoe, 2015, p.43). Situated is described as a persons lived experiences “with family, culture, school, work, friendships, and a myriad of other influences (Doane & Varcoe, 2015, p.43). Several different and complex factors contribute to how a person can experience their life and their values that contribute to that. Nurses use the HP lens to gain an understanding of people in relation to their world, and the context that shapes