Self-awareness – what it means, how to develop it, and why it’s so important in leadership

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Self-awareness is a foundational component of effective nurse leadership that enhances confidence, professional relationships, clinical decision-making, and personal well-being. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Yvonne Covell

doi:10.7748/ns.41.9.19.s10

September 2, 2026Nursing Standard

Self-awareness – what it means, how to develop it, and why it’s so important in leadership

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Key Points

To define self-awareness and evaluate its importance in fostering confidence, interpersonal relationships, and effective decision-making among nursing leaders.
Narrative synthesis of professional development concepts and leadership practices within nursing environments.
Cultivating self-awareness positively influences personal confidence and strengthens professional relationships across clinical teams.
Greater self-knowledge enhances the quality of clinical decision-making and overall leadership efficacy in healthcare settings.

Implication

Professional review demonstrates how self-awareness enhances clinical decision-making and confidence in nurse leaders, highlighting its essential role in healthcare management.

Abstract

Great nurse leadership starts with self-awareness. Find out how it will boost your confidence, strengthen relationships, improve clinical decision-making and help you on a personal level too

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Yvonne Covell (2026) studied this question.

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