I feel bad asking this, but...

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I really need help!

All I have ever wanted to do is be a nurse. I am a student with literally one prereq class left and a clinical application in hand. Here is my problem.... the essay!

I have already written this essay 5 times. Yes I am putting too much pressure on myself over this, but I just want it to be perfect and really reflect me. The topic is to write a BRIEF personal statement about my perception of the nursing profession. I have the majority of it written but one paragraph really needs some work.

I would like to know, what each of you considers important characteristics that make a nurse a good nurse. I want a nurses perspective.

Here is what I think so far...

a good listener/communicator

team player

quick thinker

ability to prioritze

compassion, but more importantly empathy

can you help me brainstorm some more? Thanks!

Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

I like the attributes you have listed so far. GOOD LUCK!

Thanks, its just hard when you are not yet a nurse to know what it takes to be a "good" nurse you know? The last thing I want to do is write an essay to nurses about being a nurse and be wrong about it!

To add to the list:

Emotion Stability ( ability to cope in stressfull situations )

Physical Endurance

Social Skills

Manual Dexterity

Leadership

Problem-Solving Skills

Effective Clear Communication

Organization and Time Management

-info taken from Careers in Nursing Terence J. Sacks McGraw-Hill 2003 pgs. 46-48

Stupid english class making me feel bad for taking something from a book without acknowledging the source.

Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Common sense

Specializes in midwifery, gen surgical, community.

A good sense of humour!:smilecoffeecup:

Specializes in Case Management.

Jezzimis,

you are on the right track. Good luck, sounds like you have this one in the bag!

Specializes in jack of all trades.

ability to be a "risk-taker" This was something they imbedded in us repeatedly when I was a student. I dont see it stated much today in programs but I think it is a very intregal part and trait in order to be a good nurse.

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