This document, presented at ECTRIMS 2024, focuses on the integration of self-advocacy and self-management in multiple sclerosis care, guided by the MS Nurse Competency Document. It highlights strategies for empowering patients, with nurses playing a key role in supporting symptom management, communication, and self-care. The document emphasizes professional development for nurses, using Benner’s "Novice to Expert" model, and provides practical approaches to implementing these competencies in clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes.