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How to become a Nurse

Nurses proficient in diagnosing and treating patients, administering medications, managing medical equipment, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams have an enhanced employability and limitless scope to escalate their professional growth.

Hard skills:

  1. Administrative Documentation - Ability to accurately and efficiently document patient visits and care
  2. Infection Control - Knowledge of how to reduce the risk of infection transmission
  3. Emergency Response - Ability to respond calmly and quickly in an emergency situation
  4. Patient Advocacy - Understanding of patient rights and ability to advocate for them
  5. Medication Administration - Understanding of medication dosages and ability to safely administer them
  6. Diagnosis and Treatment - Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment protocols
  7. Interpersonal Communication - Proficiency in verbal and written communication with patients, families, and colleagues
  8. Clinical Assessment - Ability to assess patient's symptoms and condition to provide appropriate care

Soft skills:

  1. Empathy - Ability to understand and share the feelings of another person
  2. Active Listening - Ability to focus completely on what the other person is saying, taking time to understand the points being made
  3. Patience - Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations
  4. Adaptability - Capacity to adjust to changing environments and circumstances
  5. Problem-solving - Capacity to analyze a problem and come up with a solution
  6. Interpersonal Communication - Being able to effectively communicate with people of diverse backgrounds
  7. Organizational Ability - Capacity to plan and manage tasks efficiently
  8. Time Management - Ability to efficiently manage and prioritize tasks