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PT 2 NURSING/ENGLISH I

- Being understanding, empathetic, and considerate
- Giving (7) ……………….. treatment to patients
Compassion
- Establishing better (8) ………………..
- Searching for a stronger sense of meaning in their work
- The ability to give the highest quality care
Confidence - (9) ……………….. in skills, education, and experiences
- Resulting in (10) ……………….. in patient care

C. Read the following article and match the words printed in bold to their most possible
definition. (weight @2)

How to Have a Successful Nursing Career

Nursing is one of those rare professions that in addition to knowledge and skills require all
the best qualities you would look for in a friend. Because nurses come into close physical and
emotional contact with their patients, honesty, empathy, reliability, and patience are important
characteristics within the profession. While nursing may be challenging, it is not difficult to
forge a successful career if you hold true to a few basic tenets.
Many jobs emphasize the importance of punctuality and reliability. Nurses, however, have
people's lives in their hands. Nurses who reliably see to their responsibilities in a timely fashion
benefit their patients and coworkers, and they reduce the likelihood of hospital error. Managers
and executives recognize dependable nurses, and they create opportunities for advancement that
can develop a career.
As a nurse, patients are your primary responsibility. That means helping all patients to
whom you are assigned, regardless of their condition, personality, or background. A successful
nurse recognizes that we all have differences, and should focus on the qualities that unite us.
When patients are going through difficult medical problems, they may be scared, angry, and
irrational. A successful nurse understands this and approaches even the most difficult patients
with compassion and patience.
Continuing education is one of the most important elements of a successful nursing career.
Whether that means learning about another culture to understand a patient's perspective or
learning about the latest medical techniques and technologies, continuing education requires a
commitment to lifelong learning. Learning can be as simple as asking your patients questions.
You show interest and build trust while learning about your patient's life, experiences and
culture.
While patients and CEU resources are great for immediate information on specific problems,
you may find that you need a stronger foundation on which to build your career. If you are
looking for the best value for a successful nursing career, consider an online RN to BSN
program. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree will supplement your RN skills with
research-based knowledge, leadership training, and expertise that will strengthen your abilities
and qualifications as a nurse. An online RN to BSN program gives you the freedom to attend
classes from anywhere, so you can continue to work while building a brighter future.

Adapted from an article on https://academicpartnerships.uta.edu/

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