Declaring Your Legacy of Excellence in Oncology

A “living legacy” for nurses

“…Increased efforts in early legacy building may promote career purposefulness and direction and reinforce the long-term influence nurses have on those they serve. [21][22][23][24] The first theme focused on who nurses are and their characteristics. Nursing students begin to develop a professional identity during nursing school and throughout the transition to professional practice.…”

“…Legacy building fosters nursing engagement and leadership development. 23 By nature, nursing is a caring profession. Feeling a sense of purpose and developing a personal and professional legacy is important for nurses to gain meaning from their work.…”

“…When nurses attempt to define themselves, they often recall significant moments in their career to highlight the quintessential aspects of what it means to be a nurse. 20,21,23 Despite varying careers and subspecialties, nurses often discuss similar characteristics related to the field. Even though each nurse has a personal story, the participant responses in this study revealed similar journeys.…”

“…Legacy building fosters nursing engagement and leadership development 23. By nature, nursing is a caring profession.…”

Building a nursing legacy

“…When nurses attempt to define themselves, they often recall significant moments in their career to highlight the quintessential aspects of what it means to be a nurse. 20,21,23 Despite varying careers and subspecialties, nurses often discuss similar characteristics related to the field. While each nurse has a personal story, the participant responses in this study revealed similar journeys.…”