"Patient safety is something I take very seriously and make every effort to promote. During my apprenticeship, I realized the extensive amount of patient education that nurse associates do regularly on various topics. We often forget that patients aren't as knowledgeable about medication use and side effects, the benefits and impact of exercise and healthy dieting, the use of adaptive equipment, etc., as we are. Taking the time to educate patients to ensure they are taking medications correctly and effectively or ensuring they have safety precautions in place at home promotes a culture of patient safety and reduces risk. Reducing falls is another area in that I will promote patient safety by completing fall risk assessments and adhering to safety precautions like a two-person assist when ambulating a patient."