1. Dennis Sherrod, EdD, RN Professor and Forsyth Medical Center Endowed Chair of Recruitment & Retention Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC Terrence Keenan Nursing Leadership Lecture RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows Alumni Association National Student Nurses Association Charlotte, NC

2. CONGRATULATIONS!

4. Healing – Self-Awareness Enlightening – Self-Discovery Loving the Healthy You – Work-Life Integration

6. Develop and maintain skills and competencies Build on experiences/expertise Identify areas for self-development Invest in yourself Maintain a passion for people

7. Objectively assess the value of what you do for your employer Be a problem solver Focus on strategic initiatives Patient satisfaction Quality improvement Patient centered care

8. Develop your brand Identify your passion(s) What type of work would you like to do? How do your peers or coworkers describe you? Write goals, mission, vision, and personal brand statement (what you do and who you serve) Your self-impression = How people perceive you (Schawbel, 2009)

9. Document your accomplishments Look for opportunities to highlight your success Keep a “receipt” or “thank you note” file Make sure the right people know where you’re adding value If self-application is allowed for awards, consider it

11. What type of work would you like to do in nursing? What setting would you like to work in? What patient populations would you like to interact with? What skills are you proud of? What do you need to do to make your preferences happen? (Verstraelen, 2008)

12. Consider unit, organization, regional, state, and national networks Develop 30-second story Connect with people Identify individuals and groups compatible with your goals and ask for introductions Be helpful and share info freely Follow up on promises Identify mentors

13. Make change a part of your daily operation Be willing to try new things and develop new skills Imagine how the change will affect you to decrease feelings of uncertainty Many things people imagined they could not adjust to – now we could never do without – computers, PDAs, Smartphones, copiers, voicemail, email, etc. Consider a setting change and willingness to work for less money – if it makes you happy

14. 0-3 months Focus on own learning needs such as unit routines and procedures Task focused Little time for “thinking” 4-6 months Skills acquired More confident Begin to think critically (Duchscher, 2001)

15. 7-12 months Clarify expectations of nursing care Focus on holistic nursing Begin to integrate evidence-based practice 6-12 months Most difficult role adjustment time period (Jasper, 1996; Duchscher, 2001; Ferguson & Day, 2007)

16. Leader Emotional Intelligence Lifelong Learning Implementing a Vision Developing a Vision

17. Communication skills Interpersonal skills Empathy Realistic self-assessment Openness Request opinions of others Good listening skills

18. Motivation Curiosity Drive Initiative Enthusiasm Adaptability Desire to grow, develop and learn

19. Creating vision Seeking challenges Risk taking Commitment Ability to see big picture Openness to different solutions

20. Ability to motivate others Maximize others to use skills Openness to different solutions Commitment Optimism Celebrate victories Recognize others

22. Exercise at least 30 minutes 4 to 5 times weekly Avoid tobacco Know family history Eat more fruits/vegetables and fewer processed foods Stress reduction Regular checkups, screenings, and immunizations (Santa et al., 2011)

23. Demonstrate a positive attitude No whining No threats Remind yourself of your past successes Identify things for which you are thankful Develop solutions Work on a personal goal that energizes you

24. Keep yourself stimulated, challenged, and working towards a goal. Remind yourself each day you are making a difference in people’s lives. Dennis Sherrod

25. Lague, L. (2013). Quiz: How self aware are you? Ladies Home Journal. Retrieved from http://www.lhj.com/lhj/quiz.jsp?quizId=/templa tedata/lhj/quiz/data/HowSelfAwareAreYouQuiz _07152004.xml&catref=cat4570002&_requestid =2003703 http://www.lhj.com/lhj/quiz.jsp?quizId=/templa tedata/lhj/quiz/data/HowSelfAwareAreYouQuiz _07152004.xml&catref=cat4570002&_requestid =2003703 Santa, J., Lipman, M., Avitzur, O., & Mosquera, J. (September, 2011). You asked and our doctors answered. Consumer Reports. p. 12.

26. Schawbel, D. (Februry 5, 2009). Personal Branding 101: How to Discover and Create Your Brand. Mashable. Retrieved from http://mashable.com/2009/02/05/personal- branding-101/ http://mashable.com/2009/02/05/personal- branding-101/ Verstraelen, N. (2008). The process of self discovery. Retrieved from http://selfdiscoverylessons.wordpress.com/200 8/02/05/self-discovery-questions/ http://selfdiscoverylessons.wordpress.com/200 8/02/05/self-discovery-questions/