It is being responsible and making the commitment to be involved in the decisions that guide our practice. As nurses, we must apply our knowledge and experience and continually seek opportunities to better our practice. We respond to the changing social needs and demands and work in collaboration with our health care colleagues. We are each ultimately responsible for the work we do, the service we provide and our own continued personal and professional growth and development. Our nursing vision is also essential to empowerment.
Vision provides direction for our mission and goals.
Our nursing vision of caring and quality patient care supports our mission of social responsibility and guides us in our practice. Participation in the decision-making process helps us work toward the vision. It enhances our control of nursing practice and influences successful patient outcomes. As empowered nurses, we are more likely to have greater job satisfaction because we will be active contributors in the decisions that guide our practice. Nurses must participate in the committees that impact our professional practice.