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Top 10 Qualities of a Great Nurse
MonsterNursing.com staff
Why Nurses Rock
Nurses aren’t appreciated enough! They have a tough job, and wear many hats.
As communicators, nurses make sure patients know what’s going on. But dealing with patients day in and day out isn’t easy; nurses must remain calm and collected, even in the face of tragedy. They empathize with their patients, without letting it get personal and interfere with doing their job. A nurse’s day is often crazy, requiring flexibility, patience, and physical endurance. A situation can change quickly, requiring a nurse to be quick on her feet, ready to assess the situation and respond. But no matter how intense it gets, a great nurse pays attention to the patient, from the big issues to the little details!
Great nurses, who exhibit all of these qualities, each with a smile, who we respect and admire!
As communicators, nurses make sure patients know what’s going on. But dealing with patients day in and day out isn’t easy; nurses must remain calm and collected, even in the face of tragedy. They empathize with their patients, without letting it get personal and interfere with doing their job. A nurse’s day is often crazy, requiring flexibility, patience, and physical endurance. A situation can change quickly, requiring a nurse to be quick on her feet, ready to assess the situation and respond. But no matter how intense it gets, a great nurse pays attention to the patient, from the big issues to the little details!
Great nurses, who exhibit all of these qualities, each with a smile, who we respect and admire!
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psychnurse02
almost 5 years ago
6 comments
this is great foundation information. i am proud to say i do obtain 99% of these, i have to leave room for improvement, we all do. It is important to behave this way as a good nurse and uphold the career.
johnsoncharlott
almost 5 years ago
2 comments
i believe all nursing homes/hospitals should have these items on their applications.very important to the quality of healing for all.
soco38nurse
almost 5 years ago
232 comments
I agree with cdnurse about using those points as a screening guide...unfortunately not all nurses out there meet even half of those qualities...
laurajane
almost 5 years ago
2 comments
Good article and the points offered would look great on a resume!
pezzy
almost 5 years ago
388 comments
awesome article
sewnew
almost 5 years ago
54 comments
GREAT ARTICLE!
Account Removed
almost 5 years ago
Very good article. This could be used as a screening guide for nursing schools and for employers.
mashell4
almost 5 years ago
1066 comments
This is good information
Done
almost 5 years ago
362 comments
Great list.
Breniaha
almost 5 years ago
66 comments
That sums us up!