What are a range of attributes, values & behaviours of a good nurse?

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Hi everyone, were having a discussion at uni about the ranges of attributes, values & behaviours of a good nurse and we were wanting others professional opionions.... i would be very grateful if you could share some of your ideas with me? Thanks, Claire.

Thanks very much for all of your answers. We had the discussion today and alot of your answers matched with what the other group came up with for personal attributes. I aspire to be most of these things one day, although im aware you cant be everything :specs: Its sad that some people post comments in the hope that somone will do the work for them. Everyone needs some help and guidence at times, but i feel that if you cant put the effort in while your a student, something you've choosen to do, that doesnt say much about the kind of nurse that person will be :-/ Thanks again for your time!! Claire.

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Thank you for your help!!

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You are very welcome. We love helping! But we want to help students become the best nurses possible more.

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After reading many threads on here I would say one attribute is after you get the hang of your job you have to learn how to torment new nurses on your floor. You must learn how to make everyday they come to work completely miserable. Make sure you get in the right click or your days will be filled with misery.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
After reading many threads on here I would say one attribute is after you get the hang of your job you have to learn how to torment new nurses on your floor. You must learn how to make everyday they come to work completely miserable. Make sure you get in the right click or your days will be filled with misery.

As you have not started nursing school.....I want you to remember that here....many come to vent. Nursing is humanity in all its intensity and ugliness. Some Days it just gets to you. But after 34 years of nursing there is NOTHING I'd rather be doing.

There Is another thread today about entering the snake pit......https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/i-am-about-715598.html......my response. To address your concerns/confusion about nursing attributes and school.

:hug:..It's OK to be overwhelmed at the prospects of everything you have hoped and dreamed, coming to fruition. It is overwhelming to be faced with the intensity and responsibility that is nursing......... to be suddenly thrust into this intense face past world can be intimidating. Don't let the naysayers scare you into thinking you are going to be eaten alive.

While there will always be that one or two people in a crowd that will feel it is their personal obligation in life to be sure to "weed out" the weak and "educate the rest" to how miserable nursing is........well, my advice is, find other people to mentor you. Negativity begets negativity. There are just plain born to be the Eeyore's of the profession.....the glass is perpetually almost empty. While some Eeyore's can be endearing a majority are REALLY annoying and should be avoided at all costs.

You are starting an exciting adventure. Surround yourself with those that make you feel good. Find the "joy" in the moment and when it seems over whelming in that moment ask yourself......I a hundred years....is this really going to matter? Hug yourself if no one else will and move on. Surround yourself with the energy you want to receive.

Now ....go to school and conquer the world. I wish you the best.:loveya:

Remember we are willing, and ready, to help!!!

The best of luck in school when you start in the fall!

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