Feature: NEW HORIZONSUnderstanding the nurse's role as a patient advocateGerber, Lois MPH, BSN, RN Author Information Lois Gerber is a guardian ad litem for the state of Florida. The author has disclosed no financial relationships related to this article. Get connected to www.nursing2018.comsee page 57 Nursing 48(4):p 55-58, April 2018. | DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000531007.02224.65 Buy Metrics In Brief Review the four steps of advocacy, then consider private independent patient advocacy as a career option. Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved