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equal opportunity employment journal
March 2022
9 Traits of A Great Nurse by N.P. Lee
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ursing can be a wonderful career choice, however, it's not an easy job. Some nurses seem like they were born to be a nurse, while others may decide early on during nursing school or halfway through their career that nursing just isn't the right career choice for them. Whether a seasoned nurse, a new nurse, or maybe someone considering a career in nursing, here are ten characteristics of what makes a great nurse great.
1. Leadership
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Not everyone is a natural born leader, however, developing leadership skills throughout a career in nursing is key to being an effective nurse. Leadership skills in patient advocacy, in establishing clinical and professional standards, and communicating within a team of healthcare professionals are important leadership skills for nurses to develop.
2. Caring nature
Nurses have a great privilege of being with people through some of their best experiences, such as having a healthy newborn, to some of their worst experiences, such as trauma and supporting families through the death of a loved one. At the core of this is caring. The concept of caring isn't necessarily something that is taught in school; however, nurses can develop their awareness of how they show that they care in terms of communication, listening, and support.
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4. Patience
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Nurses have long been touted as the eyes and ears of doctors. Particularly in hospital settings where a nurse may spend 12 hours of the day with a set patient load, nurses are pivotal for detecting changes in patient status. Having a strong set of head-to-toe assessment skills is crucial for noticing changes in patients that can be lifesaving. Everything from the mental status of a patient to a change in the color of their fingers can be important in providing good patient care.
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Patience for patients is a key trait in awesome nurses. Patience in listening to patients to know them well can help nurses provide good care. Explaining procedures as often as necessary so that patients are comfortable with their care, and teaching patients at the bedside or in an outpatient
