Experienced relationship-based leader specializing in the journey to Nursing Excellence! Focused on quality outcomes, the nursing practice environment, and the patient experience As a veteran nurse with 43 years of experience I am passionately committed to the professional practice of nursing and advancing nursing based on caring theories. Using the ANCC Magnet framework to guide the development of interprofessional collaborative practice environments that are patient-centered I attempt to lead by example building relationships. Enrolled at Chamberlain University for my DNP with focus on leadership in education my global practice problem is substance use disorders/fentanyl poisoning. My practicum is in the new graduate nurses will participate in a mindfulness program decrease stress over a 90 day period and increase staff retention?