Negosentro | 7 Ways to Strive For Excellence As A Registered Nurse | The role of the Registered Nurse is diverse, essential, and demanding. Nurses work on the ‘front lines’ of healthcare.
They are found in all types of settings including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, clinics and public health agencies.
Nurses provide direct care to patients by assessing their needs then determining how to meet those needs with knowledge and skills that can include technology as well as human caring skills, such as empathy and compassion.
Education for Excellence
Education is the basis for a Registered Nurse’s expertise.
The education process can take up to four years at a university/college program or it can be acquired through extensive on-the-job training and a degree from an educational program.
This means that the RN has the educational knowledge and skills required to work in their area of practice.
Continuing Education
Continuing education helps Registered Nurses maintain their proficiency in skills and knowledge needed to provide competent care.
These days, pricing for a Masters in nursing education is reasonable which means that the Registered Nurse has the opportunity to earn a degree that will result in advancement and increased income potential, or enhance credibility with colleagues.
Building On Excellence
Once you’ve completed your education, you will need to remember the following:
1. Stay Positive
A positive attitude is a key to being a role model and an essential ingredient in being an effective team member.
Strive to be your best and show others how to do that.
2. Nourish Yourself
Good health and wellbeing is essential to your ability to do your best.
Nutrition, exercise, sleep and mood management all contribute to good mental health and the capacity for resilience.
3. Be Consistent
Be on time, dress appropriately, show up. All of these things will make a huge difference to your role.
Being a consistent team member will demonstrate your leadership skills that are valued by your employer and colleagues.
4. Focus on the Task at Hand
The right attitude, good health and strong motivation can take you through any situation.
You will only be successful if you manage to focus on the task at hand, forget other things, and then move through it with a smile on your face and a willingness to learn.
5. Communicate Clearly and Critically
Your colleagues will rely on you to communicate their messages clearly and accurately.
Make sure that your messages have all the relevant information, and that they are understood.
Be mindful of the value of clinical documentation, evidence-based practice, clear communication, and appropriate decision-making in clinical situations.
6. Accountability is Key
Accountability is an important part of leadership, not just as an ethical value but in terms of effective practice.
As a registered nurse, you will be given many tasks to carry out and it’s your job to complete them.
7. Be Dedicated
You are a valuable member of your team, so make sure you take the time to contribute fully by studying, educating yourself, and keeping up with new developments in the field.
The goal of every nurse should be to excel and leave things better than you found them.
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