Registered nurse skills
How to become a Registered nurse
Registered nurses should possess strong clinical proficiency, incorporating knowledge of medical, technical, and patient care skills. Excellent communication, critical-thinking ability, sound judgment, multitasking, leadership qualities, adaptability, and a steadfast commitment to patient welfare facilitate job placement and long-term advancement in their careers.
Hard skills:
- Attentive patient care - Ability to provide attentive and comprehensive care to patients
- Accurate documentation - Capability to accurately document patient information and medical records
- Collaborative communication - Proficiency in communicating effectively with patients, families and other healthcare team members
- Health promotion - Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention strategies
- Medication administration - Skill in administering medications, including intravenous therapy
- Clinical decision making - Proficiency in making sound clinical decisions in the best interest of the patient
- Crisis management - Skilled in managing emergency situations and crisis interventions
- Quality assurance - Expertise in upholding quality assurance standards and protocols
Soft skills:
- Empathy: Ability to understand and share the feelings of others
- Critical Thinking: Ability to make informed and rational decisions
- Teamwork: Capacity to cooperate and collaborate with colleagues
- Communication: Proficiency in conveying information and ideas
- Organizational Skills: Capacity to plan, organize and prioritize tasks
- Adaptability: Readiness to respond to changing situations
- Interpersonal Skills: Proficiency in dealing with people
- Compassion: Ability to empathize with patients and provide supportive care
