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What kinds of personality traits are most effective for nurses to have?

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Sharon’s Answer

Some of the characteristics that are part of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics: Nurses practice with compassion, commitment, integrity, respect for the dignity of every person, responsibility and accountability, and ethical decision-making. Nurses should also have a willingness to advocate for and protect patients’ rights.
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Kerrie’s Answer

Nurses need to have patience, compassion, empathy, kindness, attention to detail, organizational ability, and love.
I agree Kerrie! These would cover everything you need – Jacqueline Briscoe
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stephanie’s Answer

Nurse encounter people at there most vulnerable points in life and death. Pain, suffering and joy are common emotions. First and foremost nurse should lose all judgement and realize that everyone is different. We must meet them where they are with kindness and compassion. Empathy ,or the ability to put yourself in their place, is an essential personality trait for this who work as a caregiver.
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Juan’s Answer

Compassion
Hi Juan, I would agree that compassion is incredibly important for anyone working in the health care field, especially nurses. Can you elaborate more on why you picked compassion and how it has personally helped you in your role/made you more effective? – Gurpreet Lally
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