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Self-efficacy theory (SET) was presented in 1977 as an ambitious attempt to provide a unifying theory of behavior change (Gallagher, 2012). SET is subset theory based on Bandura's 1986 social cognitive theory. The theory of self-efficacy is defined as the concepts that allows an individual to complete a task and goals based on beliefs and the ability to successful complete certain task. It is important to understand that the self- efficacy theory is not weather an individual can complete a task or not but rather if that individual believes he can complete it. It is through thoughts and perception the humans can fulfill such tasks in order to fulfill and reach specific goals. In other words, SET is one’s belief to succeed in a certain situation. In fact, one of the basic notions of this concept is that you are more likely to participate in activities and delve into tasks for which you possess high self-efficacy and less likely to take action for those you possess low self-efficacy (Lunenburg, 2011).            Our lives are a perfect example of self-efficacy, this includes careers, parenting, education, fitness and health. Many of us have goals and dreams, for example take into consideration this class, I as a student have a goal to finish my masters setting the self-efficacy theory in motion. Self-efficacy was defined as the individual’s perception of one’s ability to perform particular behaviors through four processes including cognitive, motivational, affective and selection processes. The stronger their cognitive perception of self-efficacy, the higher they set their goals and commitment to achieve these goals (Shorey, 2021). SET can be improved by proper environment and patient exposure to proper learning. One highlight of SET is a patient that is sick has lost control of the situation by not being able to take care of himself or the problem, this demonstrates a cognitive, motivational and section process contributing to self-efficacy theory. In my scope of practice as a nephrology nurse SET is demonstrated by every patient, I treat that is unable to take care of themselves who rely on a machine to clean their blood in order to live, their cognitive level is low due to the toxins in their body. Their dependency and loss of freedom to the dialysis machine can be overwhelming. Nurses must also apply the Theory of Symptom Self-Management to optimize patient outcomes by increasing perceived self-efficacy. In trauma situations, comfort for the patient includes touch, talk, posturing, and availability (Shorey, 2021). Reference Gallagher, M. W. (2012). Self-efficacy theory. Self-Efficacy Theory - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/psychology/self-efficacy-theory Yilmaz, E. (n.d.). Self-efficacy: Theory, examples, and tips. The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/self-efficacy.html Tkacs, N. C., & Herrmann, L. L. (2025). Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology: Essentials for Clinical Practice. Springer Publishing Company, LLC. Lunenburg, F. C. (2011). Self-efficacy in the workplace: Implications for motivation and performance. International journal of management, business, and administration, 14(1), 1-6. Shorey, S. (2021, March 12). Self-efficacy in a nursing context. Health Promotion in Health Care – Vital Theories and Research [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585659/#ch12.Sec1