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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

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Published on: February 16, 2011

Support for nurses: paying it forward.

¹Deputy Editor, BJN.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

|July 14, 2016

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Joan Pons Laplana, recognized as Nurse of the Year, shares his journey into nursing and his current dedication to fundraising and knowledge sharing. His unexpected career path highlights the rewarding nature of nursing.

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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

Published on: February 16, 2011

Area of Science:

Nursing Practice
Healthcare Leadership

Background:

Joan Pons Laplana, a recipient of the BJN Award for Nurse of the Year, shares his personal and professional journey.
His narrative highlights an unconventional entry into the nursing profession, emphasizing retrospective realization of suitability.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the motivations and experiences of an award-winning nurse.
To understand the impact of a nursing career on an individual's professional development and outreach.

Main Methods:

Interview-based narrative.
Qualitative exploration of personal and professional experiences.

Main Results:

The interview details Joan Pons Laplana's journey into nursing, initially unplanned but ultimately fulfilling.
He actively engages in fundraising and knowledge dissemination within the nursing community.

Conclusions:

The study underscores the profound impact of nursing as a career, even when entered into serendipitously.
Joan Pons Laplana's dedication exemplifies the potential for nurses to become influential figures through advocacy and education.