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1. COMPASSION
A nurse must be drawn to caring for the sick and injured. This includes having empathy
for the pain and suffering of patients, as well as a strong desire to make the hospital
2. COMMUNICATION
Since a nurse is often a patients advocate as well as a link between family members
and hospital staff, the ability to effectively speak and listen is critically important. Nurses
in the research and education sectors also must be able to communicate and
collaborate effectively.
3. ETHICS
A nurse needs a solid framework of ethics that will guide personal and professional
4. CRITICAL THINKING
Nurses are faced with important choices on a daily basis and must be able to use
policy-making need critical thinking in order to successfully improve health care for all
members of society.
5. ATTENTION TO DETAIL
A nurses actions on the job can have far-reaching consequences. Whether youre
a family nurse practitioner or nurse midwife, even the smallest mistake may have
tragic results, therefore, strict attention to detail must be second nature for a nurse.
6. CONFIDENCE
Nurses must be confident they have the skills and knowledge to provide the best
possible care. They must be able to work independently with little supervision, knowing
they will get the job done. Self-doubt can be dangerous when a nurse is faced with a
critical situation.
7. ADAPTABILITY
Flexibility and the ability to adapt are especially important for nurses. Like doctors,
nurses are often required to work long hours or deal with fluctuating schedules, and the
8. STAMINA
strength. An effective nurse needs a high energy level and a healthy lifestyle in order to
succeed.
9. COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPMENT
Health care is a dynamic field. In order to stay current, a successful nurse is dedicated
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