VALUES CLARIFICATION

VALUES are sets of beliefs that guide behavior. Is a process often used to examine ones basic philosophy of life and thereby lead to action Values clarification process (increase self-awareness, it helps reaffirm a commitment to goal, increase self-confidence, autonomy, improve decision making skills and guide behavioral changes). Clarifying own personal values can be the best foundation for creating change and expanding awareness and skills. Nurse leader must assimilate the values such as *autonomy *right to define and control practice *right to assert and negotiate for personal and professional needs *career mobility and development *attainment of higher education beyond entry level requirements *political action *certification in ones specialty * policy and decision making

4Criteria/Characteristics that Determine a TRUE VALUE: 1. It must be freely chosen from among alternatives only after due reflection. 2. It must be prized and cherished. 3. It is consciously and consistently repeated (part of a pattern) 4. It is positively affirmed and enacted. NOTE: If a value does not meet all four criteria it is only a VALUE INDICATOR -which means that it is not followed, enacted, applied or used.

7 STEPS IN VALUES CLARIFICATION Step 1. Examine personal responses (emotional, intellectual, physical, experiences and interaction with others). Step 2. Distinguish responses between internal (SELF) from external (OTHERS) sources. Step 3. Reflect internal responses for consistency with personal values. Step 4. Accept the need for change in attitude or behavior for consistency with personal values. Step 5. Evaluate alternative ways to achieve changes. Step 6. Develop behavior patterns consistent with internal responses and personal values, Step 7. Develop trust in personal feelings and intuition.

Application to Nursing
a. It helps a Nurse (leader/manager) to determine realistic goals both personal and client centered to guide actions. b. It helps in identifying group goals at the unit, departmental, and organizational levels. c. It enhances decision-making abilities and enables expansion of skills, increasing expert power. d. It can help a Nurse choose a work environment that reflects personal values.

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Written Report
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NCM 105 (NURSING LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT)

Submitted to:

Mrs. Virginia S. Ariza, MAN, RN

-NCM 105 Instructress-

Sumitted by:

Zacarias A. Baldos III

-BSN IV- Divine Mercy-