Professional Presence and Influence Western Governors University Professional Presence Introduction As a nurse taking on the next role as an educator, it is important that I see myself as a leader. To be a good leader, I must also identify what challenges I might face, things that might cause me to be biased. There are things in healthcare that I am likely to be close-minded to due to my own experiences. I recognize that practices I am unfamiliar with will naturally make me uncomfortable and hesitant to trust in them. I need to take a close look at what has formed me into the nurse I am today. I need to challenge myself to be open minded to things I am unfamiliar with. It is important to look at other healthcare practices and different influences on nursing practice. I need to...