Developing Confidence for Patient Advocacy: Reflections from an International Clinical Experience

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  • Rebecca (Becky) James
  • Judy E. Mill

Abstract

In this article, the first author reflects on the process of developing confidence in selected nursing roles, particularly becoming a strong advocate as a new nurse and communicating effectively with patients and their families. The reflections focus on experiences throughout her four years as an undergraduate nursing student, including a final clinical practicum in Ghana in early 2017. The first author describes this reflective process in first person, while the second author assisted to reflect on and describe aspects of this learning trajectory. This clinical experience in a low income country such as Ghana provided the first author an opportunity to build confidence in her practice and refine her skills as a strong patient advocate. These learning opportunities afforded a better understanding of the relationship between global citizenship and her role as a registered nurse.

 

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