The nurse leader as a part of the patient-centered care Quality Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) competency has encouraged all nurses to be advocates for their patients. The nurse leader knows that this concept is understood by nurses when the patients state that:

1 They believe they have access to information and resources and have the opportunity to learn and grow.

2 They have all the supports necessary to manage their own disease.

3 They have the ability to read, understand, and act on information about their diseases.

4 The nursing staff knew about their desires and allowed them to make their own decisions.

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