Qualities of a Good Nurse

Qualities of a
Good Nurse

SITI FATIMAH MD.SHARIFF

introduction

 these days, nursing is one of the most in-demand
careers. A nurse is an integral part of the health
care profession.

 It is considered as a holy profession, serving the
human being.

 It’s not that easy to make a career in nursing
profession-This profession demands skill, hard work
and devotion.

 So……

 To become a good nurse, a person should have
the qualities such as passion, interpersonal skill,
presence of mind and commitment. Let’s know
more about the qualities of a good nurse.

? Are the Qualities of a
Good Nurse

some qualities that a good nurse should have:

Qualified and trained

 should be highly qualified and trained and have a
sound knowledge of the nursing profession,
obtained from a reputed institute.

 should always be ready to learn more. Good
professional skills are a must for the nurse.

Communication Skills.

 should have excellent communication skills. These
include speaking as well as listening skills. The
nurse should be able to openly talk with the
patients and their family members in order to
understand their needs and expectations.

 He/she should be able to explain the treatment
given to the patient.

Watchfulness

 Watchfulness is an important quality of a good
nurse. He/she should be alert every moment
about the condition of a patient.

 able to notice a minor change in the patient’s
health status.

an emotional stability-

 Nursing is a very stressful job. Everyday the nurses
witness severe traumatic situations, surgeries and
deaths.

 The nurse should be mentally strong and should
not get disturbed by such incidences.

Good presence of mind

 Good presence of mind is crucial in the nursing
profession. In any critical condition or medical
emergency, if the doctor is not there, then the
nurse should not get confused.

 He/she should be confident enough to take the
correct decisions.

Kindness and empathy

 Kindness and empathy are the qualities that every
nurse should possess. The nurse should be calm
and kind to the patients, even if they are
aggressive.

 The nurse should understand the pains and
suffering of patients.

 He/she should provide comfort and sympathy to
the patients, instead of getting angry with them.

flexible

 A good nurse should be flexible about his/her
working hours and responsibilities. Nursing is a time
demanding profession.

 Medical emergencies can occur at any time.
Nurses often have to extend their duty hours, work
in overnight shifts, or work on weekends too.

 They should not complain about that.

strong physical endurance

 A good nurse should have a strong physical
endurance to perform a number of taxing
maneuvers, stand up for a long period of time or
lift heavy objects/people on a daily basis.

respect for people
and rules

 be devoted to the profession and should be
aware of different cultures and traditions and
confidentiality requirements of the patients.
He/she should respect the wishes of the patients.

active and cheerful

 A nurse should be active and cheerful. Her/his
presence should make the patient relaxed and
comfortable.

 The nurse’s pleasant appearance can reduce the
patient’s stress and pains. His/her voice should be
soft and gentle.

 A nurse having these qualities is like an angel for
the patients. They can rely on such committed,
prompt and skilled nurse for their well-being.

 Thankyou….