What are some key traits a person should possess to have a successful career?

Virgo_RN, BSN, RN · Dec 22, 2008

Resilience.

Michifura · Dec 22, 2008

To be successful in Nursing I believe one should have an open mind-willingness to always learn; flexibility-be able to adapt to multiple tasks and changes; passion; compassion; humility; teamplayer; respect.

The list can go on, but these are a few.

weirdRN, RN · Dec 22, 2008

Flexibility. Compassion For the Patient and Family. AND for YOU!

Vito Andolini · Dec 23, 2008

no life outside of work, no family to ever consider

no transportation or home maintenance needs

no school needs, no vacation or holiday off requests

never get sick or be too tired to do a double and work your day off, too

never question or criticize your boss or Administration

no feelings that anyone can hurt

strong muscles, including feet, back, bladder

ability to juggle 12 things at once

camel-like ability regarding food and water storage ability

intelligence

communication skills/interpersonal skills

etc.

rhondaa83 · Dec 23, 2008

Be yourself, be kind, nonjudgmental, honest, teamplayer and do not let yourself be abused, by always being the one to work extra hours, coming in on your day off, you need to make time for yourself. It is o.k. to say no when you already give 110 % of yourself.

Daytonite, BSN, RN · Dec 23, 2008

this is from my list of desirable traits in an interviewee for a job position:

initiative - autonomy
dynamism - energy
positive attitude
responsibility
orientation to the client and co-workers (ability to provide customer service)
learning capacity
productivity
high adaptability - flexibility
leadership
team work
tolerance to pressure
analytic ability
professional development

lovehospital · Dec 23, 2008

1.Be on time.

2.Be detail minded.

3.Be clean.

5.Be patient.

6.Be organized.

7.Take your job seriously.

8.Make an impression you like to help others.

9.Be a hard-worker/it will be noticed.

10.Research,always learn as medicine is always changing.