Introduction

My name is Faith Eshelman and I have worked in the medical field for 18 years. Recently I've become a nurse and am furthering my education to get my BSN. A large part of nursing is learning leadership skills and this blog will be a reflection of the highlights of my learning. Throughout this journey, I'm hoping to develop my own theories that make up a recipe for my own personal success as a leader. 

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