“When working with different teams in different settings as a nurse practitioner, there’ll be times where it will be vital that I step forward and take the leadership in the situation or the collaboration. But then there’s times where it’s important to recognize where my limitations are, and not necessarily just with my role, but it may be in terms of knowledge, skill, and judgment that another individual of the team has strengths in that area and providing that opportunity for them to be able to take that leadership in those moments. And I think as a team too, it’s really important that we not only provide opportunity for others to lead as well as ourselves, but recognizing when it’s appropriate and encouraging that in ourselves and those around us to really create that team approach.”
Cheryl Olfert, nurse practitioner
By the end of this chapter, learners will be able to recognize the value of shared decision-making and responsibilities, while acknowledging team members’ expertise for achieving desired health outcomes.
