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What Traits Make a Good Nurse?

Finding a qualified registered nurse for your business is not easy. There are many registered nurses, but not all can provide quality care. When hiring a registered nurse, there are certain things you need to consider before you make the final decision.

Sharing with you some of the most important qualities a good nurse should have.

  • They must be empathetic.

A good nurse, a nursing assistant, or a home care aide must be empathetic. They need the ability to feel what the patient is experiencing so that you can truly understand your situation and be in their shoes.

  • They should have emotional stability.

Strong emotions such as sadness, surprise, and frustration only interfere with their work. They do not allow their emotions to take over them to help them provide quality and impartial service.

  • They must have strong communication skills.

Nurses need to collect and convey important information. They must also be able to communicate with the patient through linguistic and nonverbal communication to help reassure the patient.

  • They should know how to practice critical thinking.

A good nurse should be able to evaluate various facts and draw reasonable conclusions. Critical thinking is relevant so that you can identify goals that should be prioritized to save lives.

  • They should be respectful.

It is professional etiquette to respect patients regardless of their behavior. Dealing with a patient with a challenging personality can be difficult, but a good nurse can always be calm and respectful.

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