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Communication, Clinical Competence, And More: What Are the Top Skills to Be a Nurse?

Post University

Today’s nurses do it all: offer clinical care, maintain sanitary environments, and provide comfort for patients as they face distressing circumstances. Not just anybody is up to the task, but nurses dedicate themselves to honing their skills so they can provide the high standard of care that their patients deserve.

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The Silent Epidemic: Understanding Medical Errors and Nursing Practice

Empowered Nurses

Among the healthcare professionals at the forefront of patient care, nurses play a pivotal role in addressing and mitigating the risks associated with medical errors. They can occur at any point along the continuum of care, from the initial assessment and diagnosis to treatment, monitoring, and follow-up.

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How Medical Professionals Can Enhance Patient Care Through Formal Education In Counseling

Scrubs

This article delves into how formal education in counseling can profoundly benefit medical professionals, thereby enriching their practice and patient relationships. Empathy and Communication: The Heart of Healing At the core of healthcare is the human connection between the practitioner and the patient.

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Meet the Author of Fast Facts for Patient Safety in Nursing

Daily Nurse

One of the important ones is for everyone to become a patient safety ambassador with a commitment to a culture of safety. Written and verbal communication has been identified as a frequent cause of errors, requiring education and policies to address these issues. They must commit to lifelong learning, self-care, and patient advocacy.

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Deafblindness and health advocacy

American Nurse

These patients require specialized and personalized services that are more complex than those designed solely for deaf or blind people. Patients with moderate-to-severe visual and hearing impairments (deafblindness) need their nurses to understand their needs and provide safe care.

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3 Behaviors for Thoughtful and Effective Nurse Leadership

Nurse.com

The present state of 21st century health care has begun to spur a greater need to reevaluate what should be expected of nurse leadership — especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s hard to imagine providing quality care without the use of healthcare technology and information systems. Build self-awareness.

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Essential Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Nurse

Relias

Qualities of a good nurse 1 – Caring and compassion Many people assume that nurses enter the field because compassion is one of their leading qualities — but this nursing characteristic isn’t necessarily a given. 2 – Excellent communication skills Strong communication skills are an important nurse characteristic.