Comments on: 8 Ways to Become a Better Nurse

By: Sandrastudentnurse

Sandrastudentnurse — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:57:06 +0000

This is absolutely amazing .. Well done
I’m a student nurse and i will sure be showing this to all my classmates and no doubt it will inspire!
On my very first placement the ward sister brought me aside and told me if I put 100% into this ward I will get 200% in return, Iv done it in every placement I have been on and it has not failed me yet!
Also I understand that some nurses get frustrated with students, but please remember we are learning, we find it extremely uncomfortable getting used to new places and all we ask for is a little time and patience. Nurses were student nurse first!

By: Jael Abigail Flinn

Jael Abigail Flinn — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:56:38 +0000

Excellent!!! Just what I was wanting to read and thank you all for your comments and keep them comming.

By: Kel

Kel — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:26:21 +0000

I agree with Keri. Tell me when Im doing something wrong so that I can correct it. So often, people will tell everyone else but not the person doing it. How is that helpful? Thanks for the list of encouraging thoughts. Keep em coming.

By: ibatxrn

ibatxrn — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 13:47:21 +0000

Some of the best interactions I have had have been with a patient that the outgoing nurse labeled as “difficult” or “impossible”. It is usually the nurse’s own personality flaws that get in the way. Sometimes all a patient needs is for someone to care and listen. Be genuine and go in with a caring heart and an open mind, remembering why you do this for a living.

By: Keri

Keri — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:11:37 +0000

I think this blog is awesome! I just wanted to add; Please, please, please, tell ME when I am doing something wrong, be nice about it, but please tell me, If I don’t know I am doing it wrong, how can I correct it?
I am a new nurse and I may need a little direction, but I promise if you show me the way, I will have your back for life!

By: Emily Limbaugh

Emily Limbaugh — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:56:03 +0000

Thanks for that post. Not believing a patients pain is also a pet peeve of mine. The last part of your statement was what really prompted me to reply, though (because I get on the pain treatment soapbox at work all the time anyway).

Character flaws given in report can make or break a shift with a patient for me. I’m learning fast to note it in case there is a real issue, but to also understand to take it with a grain of salt. If I let a nurse convince me that I’m about to encounter problems with a patient or family, I usually have a really hard night with that patient/family. However, more often than not, what I find is that the problems or “attitude” came from the previous nurse’s own shortcomings and/or prejudices. If I can let all that fall away and take care of my patient on our own terms, just for that shift, then usually I will be happy to continue taking on the care of a patient who’s name makes everyone else cringe.

By: Cal

Cal — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:27:27 +0000

you guys are awesome! I’m in nursing school and find that there are way too many nurses who seem to be doing things arbitrarily or are scared for some reason so they project their anger. It’s a relief to see that there are genuine people who strive for the best for their patient. I will be finished with my LVN school in Feb and will continue further; this really is the outlook I’ve had and want to continue to have for my patients. Thank you again.

By: Nursing Ideas Blog: 8 Ways to be a Better Nurse

Nursing Ideas Blog: 8 Ways to be a Better Nurse — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:38:25 +0000

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By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:57:32 +0000

1. Respect your education; and learn more.
2. Respect your limitations and know what you can and cannot handle.
3. NEVER bad mouth another co-worker. (that includes NOT eating other Nurses!!)
4. Advocate for each other and our patients.
5. When frustrated; back away and breathe. (that one breath can save yourself, your sanity, and a patient’s life).

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:36:30 +0000

Wow - just read this after posting my latest on my blog about feeling empty after caring for multiple manipulative patients.

Another tip I would give is to keep your work life at work and your home life at home. In other words, leave it at the hospital door.

Now all I have to do is take my own advice!

This is a great post, btw.