Nursing Nurse

Leadership Philosophy

My leadership philosophy stems from over 21 years nursing of experience, ranging from direct patient care, nursing education, and nursing leadership roles. My nursing career began in 1999 as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in which I provided complete patient bedside care for seven years on a 28 bed Hematology / Oncology Unit. From this vantage point, I learned the importance of developing a trusting bond with the patients and families I delivered care to.

In 2007, I obtained my Associate Degree in Nursing, followed by my Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. In 2014, I completed my Masters of Science in Nursing Education with an emphasis in leadership and nursing education. Each milestone of my nursing career provided me with invaluable experience and helped mold me to be the best nurse possible.

My philosophy stems from knowledgeable nursing theorists such as Jean Watson and Dorothea Orem. Jean Watson’s Philosophy and Science of Caring provides nurses with the knowledge of bonding and caring for their patients to form trust and better provide quality patient care. Dorothea Orem’s Self Care Theory is invaluable, in that patients keep their independence in performing skills they are capable of, as this independence factor better assists patients in the healing process. These theories, incorporated with my nursing experiences, are the core of my leadership philosophy which is centered on compassion, communication, education, and understanding.

It is my belief that nursing education plays a pivotal role, regardless of the

setting. Sharing knowledge, provides every nurse with the opportunity to achieve excellent standards in patient care. As a nursing leader, it is my hope, to inspire nurses to view each patient individually and holistically. This proactive approach plays a key role in their ability to critically think, promote healing, and take responsibility for the patient care they provide.

Providing education to a patient and their family plays a crucial role in nursing. Many times, patients and families are not educated properly regarding illness and disease, but instead the focus may be to pacify, which can then lead to feelings of mistrust as well as resulting in adverse health care effects.

Throughout my years of nursing I have served as a mentor to graduate nurses as well as Licensed Vocational Nurses. I believe every nurse, regardless of their credentials, should be nurtured with education and understanding whether it stem from books or hands on experience. I encourage all members of the nursing team to advocate for new team members. I believe a nurse should never forget the valuable role they play in a patient’s life. Incorporating compassion, communication, and education are key factors when building a nurse and patient bond.

Pamela Crockett, MSN, BSN, RN