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N 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.
Feb/March 2021
TRAITS OF A GREAT NURSE
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 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.
3. Eye for Detail 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
Holy Redeemer’s holistic approach to healing is unique among healthcare providers. Caring for the total person goes beyond the act of delivering excellent medical care. It involves meeting the emotional,
spiritual and social services needs of those we serve. From maternity and neonatal services, to end-of-life care and every stage of life in between, Holy Redeemer’s services focus on your total well-being.
For more information or for current employment opportunities visit us at
careers.holyredeemer.com and apply online.
521 Moredon Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Oak Valley Hospital
350 South Oak Avenue • Oakdale, CA 95361 Current openings include full-time and per diem positions. If you would like to join our team, please email resumes to Human Resources Department at hrapplications@ovhd.com.
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oakvalleyhospital.com This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
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