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Top 10 Attributes of a Great Nurse

Diversity Nursing

Here are 10 attributes needed to be a great Nurse! High-Quality Communication Skills: A great Nurse must be proficient in effective communication. Nurses are often the liaison between doctors, patients, and families, so they must be able to convey information clearly to avoid errors or miscommunications.

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Take Ownership of Your Nursing Knowledge and Skills

Minority Nurse

In nursing school, you studied and read like a madperson, wrote care plans (sorry to bring that up), learned to apply the nursing process (you may be sorry I brought that up), and turned your non-nurses mind into a nurse’s mind. What sticks with you?

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Tips for successful interprofessional collaborative writing: Part 1

American Nurse

Tools such as Dropbox Paper or Google Docs for sharing documents can facilitate collaboration. If everyone is going to simply work in Word, establish a naming convention to avoid confusion as to which document is the most recent (for instance, lungcancerv.1, Above all, document your kick-off discussion for future reference.

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Why You Should Work as a CNA While in Nursing School

Diversity Nursing

However, Nursing students who have worked as CNAs have first-hand experience interacting with patients and do not have to spend their time in the clinical setting adapting to patient interactions. They can instead spend their time in the clinical setting developing other Nursing skills.

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Clinical Rotations and Practical Experience in BSN Programs

Every Nurse

By providing students with practical experiences, clinical rotations help them to develop critical thinking, effective communication skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage care for patients. Developing Essential Nursing Skills To succeed in clinical rotations, nursing students must develop vital nursing skills.

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Nursing Fundamentals: Building a Solid Foundation for Professional Practice

Every Nurse

Essential Skills for Nursing Registered nurses are required to master a range of essential skills to effectively care for their patients. Critical Thinking: Nurses must have strong critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions, make sound decisions, and adapt to changing situations.

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A Day in the Life of a Neonatal Nurse

Every Nurse

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the role of a neonatal nurse and what a typical day on the job might involve. We also communicate regularly with these specialists to provide updates on our patients’ progress and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.