Introduction
During the DNP leadership program, I learned a lot of new and exciting things for myself and my work, met with professionals in nursing, listened to lectures on topical medical themes. It helped me, after completing the program, to develop five convincing AONE competencies, which are currently considered key for the work of medical personnel who provide professional support to patients with diseases of any complexity. Although I specialized in shock trauma, these competencies and the information obtained will be helpful for other areas of medical care. The competencies of AONE include communication, knowledge of health care, leadership, professionalism, and business skills.
Communication and Relationship Building
I have built effective communication through writing compelling stories on the topic. Subsequently, these materials can be presented in an oral presentation for colleagues and students who are to undergo the DNP program and other possible programs. The DNP candidate had a productive conversation with the nurses on the topic of shock trauma and built a relationship of trust with the staff (American Organization of Nurse Executives, 2005). An association of faith with colleagues helps make quick decisions, which is necessary when providing support to a patient with shock trauma. Trusting relationships in the team helps to resolve conflicts quickly. The DNP candidate studied that the communication environment should be diverse and consider the cultural characteristics of patients and colleagues. The health care environment must be inclusive, free from discrimination on gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, and race.
A Knowledge of the Healthcare
Nurses must validate clinical knowledge and practice against the policies and legal regulations of the state in which they work. Medical care is regulated by a host of important documents and agreements that affect the areas of ethics, human rights, funding, and security. Treatments should be based on preliminary research, even if they are exclusive (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2006). Workers may not justify some of them in terms of funding, and the hospital will suffer losses; the administration will be held liable for the financial failure of the decision. Medical personnel should have up-to-date knowledge in the field of legislation, economics, and this knowledge should also help the staff to manage risks.
Leadership
The most important competence of AONE is a leadership skill, which is based on creative and strategic thinking. In their actions, nurses must be consistent, forward-looking, and have clear reasoning for each step. Only a well-developed position will allow the nurse to lead younger colleagues and effectively ask for mentoring from professionals. A personal example of work and attitude towards patients is also important in leadership, so a true leader demonstrates and proves his values every day. As an active leader, the DNP candidate must take responsibility for emergencies and treatment failures. The leader also faces a variety of challenges, so he must have challenge management skills.
Professionalism
The responsibility, as mentioned earlier, is also considered a vital feature of the professionalism of the HDP candidate. Staff is responsible for creating an environment where colleagues can educate each other and provide psychological support in difficult situations. Ethics is inextricably linked to medical decision-making, and only a professional physician or healthcare professional grasps the intricacies and uniqueness of ethical issues. The correctness of the nurses’ actions under medical ethics constructs their reputation and their team’s reputation. Moral values should be the first in protecting patients and caring for their rights. Finally, the high professionalism of the nurses helps to organize the daily work at a very high level.
Business Skills
It seems that not all specialists consider this competence necessary, locking themselves exclusively in medicine’s complex and ethically loaded problems. However, the modern world integrates medicine into its space with the help of financial, legal, and other tools. Hospitals are the same place of work as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc. In this regard, the DNP candidate must have a good command of financial management and see the financial risks of a particular treatment. Relations with colleagues are influenced by organizational, communication, and ethical issues and by the recruitment process. The DNP candidate must be free from prejudice, but at the same time try to hire only the best available candidates. Everyone has the right to receive mentorship, assistance, support, and familiarization with specific practices after starting a job. The DNP candidate is also obliged to quickly and accurately manage information and provide (including on various online platforms) information about himself, place of work, and basic practices.
Conclusion
During the DNP leadership program, I learned a lot of new and exciting things for myself and my work, met with professionals in nursing, listened to lectures on topical medical themes. The competencies of AONE include communication, knowledge of health care, leadership, professionalism, and business skills. Competence in communication and relationship building helps create a trusting atmosphere, which, in turn, underlies the rapid decision-making and resolution of intra-collective conflicts. Competence in health care reflects the willingness of nurses to provide treatment based on preliminary research, risk management, continual knowledge update, and in line with the latest research. Leadership competence demonstrates a willingness to take responsibility for urgent situations and mistakes in treatment. Professionalism combines many crucial aspects: knowledge of ethics, law, financial aspects of medicine, and, of course, the completeness of medical expertise and the ability to use the information received in practice. Business skills help professionals deal with crises, challenges, sort and provide up-to-date information on online platforms. This competency also reflects a focus on hiring employees and providing them with the essential tools to start a career.
References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2006). The essentials of doctoral education for advanced nursing practice. American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
American Organization of Nurse Executives. (2005). AONE nurse executive competencies. Nurse Leader, 3(1), 15-22.