Through guidance and communication this group was able to uncover our inner beliefs, so when confronted with an opposing view, it was not related as a personal attack directed at our knowledge. As stated by Johnson & Johnson (1988), “Students must feel confident enough to challenge the ideas and reasoning of others” (p. 61). As nurses we will also need to develop a sense of self to feel comfortable enough to recognize and incorporate the ideas of others. This was an important moment, as it not only allowed us to have a better understanding of each other, but also allowed us to respect each other's perspective without it being imposed on our current beliefs. Clearly, by gaining knowledge regarding numerous approaches, the psychiatric nurse enables lifelong learning, as well as contributing to the continuous improvement of psychiatric nursing practice (College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses [CRPNBC],
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