Assignment-Interview a nurse-asking 3 questions

[studentnursecari]

hello everyone. i was hoping to find a nurse of 5 yrs or more to answer 3 questions on professionalism. i have a paper to do in my professionalism class. i am a 2nd semester adn nursing student and would love your input. here are my questions;

1. how do you as a registered nurse apply the role of professional nurse in the work place? (ie communication)

2. can you give me an expample of a professional ethical dilemma you have encountered and how you addressed it? (between pt, peer, employer)

3. what professional characteristics do you feel are the most important to incorporate in caring for patients and why?

if anyone can spare a few minutes to help, i have to include a brief summary of you, without names or even places. just a little information about what type of facility, how many years..etc. i am fine with email if that's easier. thank you very much for anyone who could spare a little time.

post edited to remove personal e-mail address. they are not permitted to be posted for your safety.

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[eriksoln, BSN, RN]

I sent you an email. I'm the one who used to be a landscaper.

[studentnursecari]

-Thank you very much for responding to me. Very good content and it's much appreciated! I will be working on this paper next week..will it be ok to email you in case I have a question?

-Have a great Thursday...Cari

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

1. Application: I continue to learn by reading journals and attending seminars. I am an Educator in a hospital, so I need to know the Nurse Practice Act and our facility policies in order to teach appropriately. Also, I believe it is important to LOOK the part. I dress conservatively at work with clean shoes and clothes.

2. Ethical dilemma: One of the most frequent is being in public and being asked questions about my facility, an MD, a diagnosis, etc. I have learned to LISTEN to the other person as they usually want to rant. I try to remain as neutral as possible but generally end the converstation with "Sorry. I don't feel comfortable talking about this". Then shut up.

3. Be calm. Listen. Stay informed so when you do make a remark it is a sound one. Smile often. Followup. Don't make promises you can't keep. Eye to eye contact. End with "what else can I do for you today"? This may sound silly, but it amazes me how people have responded. The trick is to be sincere. I have learned that if I don't ask the last question I am back in the room soon because the patient thought of something else for me to say/do.

[studentnursecari]

Oh thank you very much. That will help me alot. I agree with you!