This concept is the essence of empowerment. Nurses, like women, have been historically cast in positions of subservience bereft of power. Only in recent years have both groups begun to successfully assert themselves by recognizing, developing, and using their own strengths as sources of empowerment. Power may seem like a dissonant companion to nurses' dedication to serve others. But power through empowerment fits comfortably with the nurturing that's central to the nursing identity.
Empowerment is a logical strategic goal for nurses' professional development.
6 Empowerment gives nurses freedom to use their creativity and to turn their ideas into action. Empowered nurses become role models for others and enrich themselves through coaching and sharing power. Putting it together Motivation, mentoring, and empowerment aren't separate. They have a symbiotic relationship. Motivation is based on needs and fosters personal growth.