Professional Governance and the Value of Nursing Know-how
Nursing proficiency is typically explained in broad terms, however its value ends up being clearest when decisions need to be made near the bedside. Staffing pressures, patient safety concerns, documentation demands, workflow modifications, and practice standards all land in the nurse's field of vision at the same time. That vantage point matters. Nurses see where policy works, where it breaks down, and where the space in between intent and practice produces threat for clie