title: The power and possibility in listening.
abstract: In this column, the author describes the power of listening. There are three engaging listening modalities that are explored that form a foundation for exploring the power and possibility in listening: living true presence, participating in the council process; and engaging in strategic questioning. Several strategic questions are raised to explore the possibility of integrating these listening modalities into the nursing academy.
authors.affiliation: South Dakota State University, Sioux Falls, SD,USA. tsbunkers@sio.midco.net
authors.forename: Sandra Schmidt
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Bunkers
mesh_terms: D001288:Attention; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003142:Communication; D003243:Consciousness; D003479:Curriculum; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004645:Empathy; D006126:Group Processes; D006803:Human Development; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D033262:Narration; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010687:Philosophy, Nursing; D011209:Power, Psychological