Nursing As A Profession

NURSING AS A PROFESSION
Profession
An occupation or calling requiring advance
training
Experience in some specific or specialized body
of knowledge
Provides service to society in that special field
The term profession is honoric and should be
carried with pride and honor
NURSING
An occupation requiring a unique body of
knowledge and skills and which serves society
PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Completed a basic nursing education program
Licensed in his/her country or state to practice
professional nursing
QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES OF A

PROFESSIONAL NURSE
Professional Preparation
Have a license to practice
Bachelor of science degree in nursing
Be physically and mentally fit
Personal Qualities and Professional

Proficiencies
Interest and willingness to work and learn
Warm personality and concern for people
Resourcefulness and creativity, well balanced
emotional condition
Capacity and ability to work cooperatively with
others
Skill in decision making
10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

Professional Needs
By Rabison Shumba
Rabison Shumba is a writer, businessman and philanthropist.
Writer of the book The Greatness Manual which you can
preview on http://greatnessmanual.wordpress.com. Founder
and CEO of Infotech Solutions and Greatness Factory Trust.
Rabison speaks about success, leadership, motivation and
inspiration. His trust works with disadvantaged school
children supporting them with school fees and general
livelihood. He also helps to network artists (musicians of all
genres) to facilitate information sharing and building of
future celebrities. Rabison is well traveled having been to
Asia, America, United Kingdom and all over Africa. He is
married to Jacqueline Edwards and they have two children.
They reside in Harare, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa.

Professional Needs
1. Determination - You need to have a "No
matter what", "Whatever it takes" attitude. Be
determined to achieve that goal. Never be
tempted to quit, never retire. You become the
favorite of every employer when you show that
you are a fighter. Even when you run your own
business, determination carries the day. It
separates wimps from achievers. Determination
says "I may be standing in the fire now, but I am
not moved by present pressure".

Professional Needs
2.Diligent and Detailed - paying attention to the
tasks at hand. Diligent people follow procedures line
by line. They do not enjoy short-cuts. I have
mentioned in another article that microwave
solutions lead to microwave disasters. There is
always the innate desire to arrive right away without
considering that there are times and seasons we
operate under. When you remain Diligent, your day
of promotion comes and you go to the top to
everyone else's amazement. Consider diligence as
incubation for promotion.

Professional Needs
3.Dependable Doer - When you can be
trusted to be loyal, calling a spade a spade, being
a person of your word, reliable and open, then
you are positioned for promotion. No one wants
to give power and influence to someone who is
hard to understand, someone who shows signs
of disloyalty and lacking trust. When you are
dependable then everyone around you knows
you do what you promise and sometimes
beyond. They know you to DO more by going an
extra mile to ensure quality is achieved

Professional Needs
4.Destiny Directed - No one would enjoy working with
someone who has lost his or her moral, emotional and
psychological compass. Direction towards Destiny here speaks
of focus and vision and living purposefully. Every professional
must answer the question on purposes succinctly. "Where am
I now and where am I going?" When you can not answer this
question without stammering then you are likely to be tossed
around and shaken when others seem to make strides in their
areas of endeavor. I have seen people spending years studying
for Masters In International Law, or Masters in Medicine only
to decide after such investment that they want to be a
professional musician. I have no problem with this for as long
as you don't live in regret over the time spent in your own
professional wilderness hoping to please parents and the one
paying college fees.

Professional Needs
5. Distinctly Different - You need to be
separate; to stand up and stand out. When you
behave ordinarily you expect to be treated
ordinarily. Carry yourself like a king. Carry
yourself with Dignity and be distinct. You are
not common. You are unique. When you stop
copying the identity of others and move towards
originality in speech and in action then your
uniqueness will draw employers towards you.

Professional Needs
6. Disciplined Delegator - When you commit to
doing something, just do it. Why wait for other
people to say go ahead unless such protocol is
necessary in your culture. Be confident in who you
are. Be secure in your role. You can not skin a whole
cow on your own. Provide the knives, advise the
teams accordingly and remain responsible for the
outcome. Be hands on, ask for feedback, Do not
shun your own responsibilities. You remain
disciplined in your delegation lest you lead your
team astray. They may take the roles given seriously
but they still look up the leader to model and enforce
discipline.

Professional Needs
7. Daring Dreamer - You need to have
audacious, adventurous, bold and courageous
dreams and aspirations. You can not be
professional who is not powered by dreams.
What do you want to become in 5 years. You
must be able to answer that in your sleep. Your
dream is your blueprint by which your future
hinges on. If you won't dream, why wake up as
you have nothing to chase?

Professional Needs
8. Deep seated Drive - (Passion). You can not
motivate those around you when your "drive
tank" is low. Believe me I have tried that and it
does not work. Always recharge your batteries
before you meet your teams. Take away all that
which stinks (discouragement, boredom,
tiredness). on that day get someone else to lead
while you are re-sharpening and refreshing.

Professional Needs
9. Decisively Direct - You must be able to
make
decisions
quickly
and
directly.
Professionals who take long to make decisions
tend to miss opportunities for promotion to
leadership. Leadership is about making
decisions that move the business forward.
Modern business requires quick, direct decision
making as the world has become a lot faster.
Information moves faster than it used to in other
centuries hence your decision making process
has to be quicker and yet direct.

Professional Needs
10 Dynamic Deliverer When you are
dynamic, you are full of energy and new ideas.
Every employer has one expectation on you as a
professional, they want you to deliver results.
When you can deliver results, you make your
company
or
department
proud.
Your attitude must be that of an achiever, a goal
getter and someone whose fruits are
unquestionably evident
Attributes
An attribute is a quality or characteristic of a
person, place or thing. Personal attributes are
character traits or personality traits.
Positive Attributes
Active
Adaptable
Ambitious
Balanced
Candid
Cheerful
Communicative
Compassionate
Competitive
Consistent
Cooperative
Courageous
Curious
Devoted
Diplomatic
Easy going
Emotional
Enterprising
Enthusiastic
Entrepreneurial
Exciting
Facilitator
Fast
Flexible
Focused
Forgiving
Positive Attributes
Generous
Genuine
Good listener
Helpful
Imaginative
Incredible
Independent
Industrious
Initiator
Insightful
Interesting
Inventive
Knowledgeable
Leader
Literate
Logical
Meditative
Mediator
Modest
Open Minded
Organized
Original
Outgoing
Particular
Patient
Perceptive
Personable
Persuasive
Positive Attributes
Pleasant
Political
Positive
Powerful
Practical
Proactive
Productive
Professional
Quality
Quick
Quirky
Quixotic
Racy
Rebellious
Responsible
Results-driven
Results-oriented
Self-reliant
Sense of Humor
Sensible
Sensitive
Sensuous
Sincere
Skilled
Social
Consciousness
Solid
Sporty
Thoughtful
Trustworthy
Understanding
Warm
Wise
Negative Attributes
Aggressive
Aloof
Arrogant
Belligerent
Big-headed
Bitchy
Boastful
Bone-idle
Boring
Bossy
Callous
Cantankerous
Careless
Changeable
Clinging
Compulsive
Conservative
Cowardly
Cruel
Cunning
Cynical
Deceitful
Detached
Dishonest
Dogmatic
Domineering
Finicky
Flirtatious
Foolish
Foolhardy
Fussy
Greedy
Grumpy
Gullible
Garish
Negative Attributes
Aggressive
Aloof
Arrogant
Belligerent
Big-headed
Bitchy
Boastful
Bone-idle
Boring
Bossy
Callous
Cantankerous
Careless
Changeable
Clinging
Compulsive
Conservative
Cowardly
Cruel
Cunning
Cynical
Deceitful
Detached
Dishonest
Dogmatic
Domineering
Finicky
Flirtatious
Foolish
Foolhardy
Fussy
Greedy
Grumpy
Gullible
Garish
Negative Attributes
Impatient
Impolite
Impulsive
Inconsiderate
Inconsistent
Indecisive
Indiscreet
Inflexible
Interfering
Intolerant
Irresponsible
Jealous
Lazy
Machiavellian
Materialistic
Mean
Miserly
Moody
Narrow-minded
Nasty
Naughty
Nervous
Obsessive
Obstinate
Overcritical
Overemotional
Parsimonious
Patronizing
Perverse
Negative Attributes
Impatient
Impolite
Impulsive
Inconsiderate
Inconsistent
Indecisive
Indiscreet
Inflexible
Interfering
Intolerant
Irresponsible
Jealous
Lazy
Machiavellian
Materialistic
Mean
Miserly
Moody
Narrow-minded
Nasty
Naughty
Nervous
Obsessive
Obstinate
Overcritical
Overemotional
Parsimonious
Patronizing
Perverse
Negative Attributes
Pessimistic
Pompous
Possessive
Pusillanimous
Quarrelsome
Quick-tempered
Resentful
Rude
Ruthless
Sarcastic
Secretive
Selfish
Self-centered
Self-indulgent
Silly
Sneaky
Stingy
Stubborn
Stupid
Superficial
Tactless
Timid
Touchy
Thoughtless
Truculent
Unkind
Unpredictable
Unreliable
Untidy
Untrustworthy
Vague
Vain
Vengeful
Vulgar
Weak-willed
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Accountable
Acknowledges
communications
Adaptable
Admits when
he/she is wrong
Authentic
Bears
responsibility
Believes that
family is
important
Believes that
health is important
Believes that time
to relax is
important
Believes that time
to think is
important
Broadminded
Caring
Carries business
cards to use for
networking
Collaborates
Commitment to
excellence
Communicates
well
Consistent
Courteous
Credible
Decisive
Dependable
Determined
Diligent
Disciplined
Displays integrity
and a high
ethical standard
Doesnt gossip
Doesnt hold
grudges
Doesnt let things
slip through the
cracks
Doesnt make
excuses
Delivers above
and beyond what
people expect
Effective
Efficient
Empathetic
Engaging
Enthusiastic
Evolving
Excels in their
line of work
Exercises selfcontrol
Focused
Forgiving
Disciplined
Displays integrity
and a high
ethical standard
Doesnt gossip
Doesnt hold
grudges
Doesnt let things
slip through the
cracks
Doesnt make
excuses
Delivers above
and beyond what
people expect
Effective
Efficient
Empathetic
Engaging
Enthusiastic
Evolving
Excels in their
line of work
Exercises selfcontrol
Focused
Forgiving
Generous
Gets along with
people
Gets the job done
Gives credit where
credit is due
Go-getter
Goal-setter
Good at working in
a team
Good
interpersonal skills
Hard worker
Has a personal
mission statement
Has a 30-second
explanation of
what they do
(often called an
"elevator speech")
Has conviction
Hears all sides
Helps others with

their problems
Helps others to
succeed
Highly committed
Humble
Innovative
Interested in
others
Is a person of
their word
Kind
Learns from
mistakes
Listens well
Looks at
obstacles as
challenges
Loyal
Maintains gains
while being
proactive
Makes the best of
situations
Manages stress
Methodical
Motivated
Networks well
Nonjudgmental
Not afraid to fail

Not manipulative
Not satisfied with
mediocrity
Objective
Open to new
ways of doing
things
Organized
Organized
Passionate
Patient
Perseverant
Planner
Positive attitude
Precise
Proactive
Realistic
Relates well to
others
expresses thanks
Respectful
Sincere
Scheduled
Stays abreast of
new
Scrupulous
developments
Seeks
Studious
improvement
Selfless
Sharp spiritually
Shows
appreciation and
Takes
responsibility
Teachable
Thinker
Time
management
skills
Transparent
Tries to do more
with less
Trustworthy
Willing to do
whatever it takes
Truthful
to get the job
Upright
done
Values others
Willing to change
Willing to take
necessary risks
Having positive attributes can increase
your business and personal relationships.
Being
able
to
recognize
and
compliment positive attributes is, in and
of itself, a positive attribute.
TOP 10 GREAT
ATTRIBUTES OF A NURSE
http://blog.diversitynursing.com/blog/bid/119857/Our-top-10-great-attributes-of-a-nurse
1. Communication Skills
Solid communication skills are a basic foundation for any
career. But for nurses, its one of the most important aspects of
the job. A great nurse has excellent communication skills,
especially when it comes to speaking and listening. Based on
team and patient feedback, they are able to problem-solve and
effectively communicate with patients and families.
Nurses always need to be on top of their game and make sure

that their patients are clearly understood by everyone else. A
truly stellar nurse is able to advocate for her patients and
anticipate their needs.
TOP 10 GREAT
2. Emotional Stability
Nursing is a stressful job where traumatic situations are
common. The ability to accept suffering and death without
letting it get personal is crucial. Some days can seem like
non-stop gloom and doom.
Thats not to say that there arent heartwarming moments
in nursing. Helping a patient recover, reuniting families, or
bonding with fellow nurses are special benefits of the job.
A great nurse is able to manage the stress of sad situations,
but also draws strength from the wonderful outcomes that
can and do happen.
TOP 10 GREAT
3. Empathy
Great nurses have empathy for the pain and suffering of
patients. They are able to feel compassion and provide comfort.
But be prepared for the occasional bout of compassion fatigue;
it happens to the greatest of nurses. Learn how to recognize the
symptoms and deal with it efficiently.
Patients look to nurses as their advocates the softer side of
hospital bureaucracy. Being sympathetic to the patients
hospital experience can go a long way in terms of improving
patient care. Sometimes, an empathetic nurse is all patients
have to look forward to.
TOP 10 GREAT
4. Flexibility
Being flexible and rolling with the punches is a staple of any

career, but its especially important for nurses. A great nurse is
flexible with regards to working hours and responsibilities.
Nurses, like doctors, are often required to work long periods of
overtime, late or overnight shifts, and weekends.
Know that it comes with the territory. The upside is that a
fluctuating schedule often means youre skipping the 9 to 5,
cubicle treadmill. Sounds perfect, right? Run errands, go to the
movies, or spend time with the family all while the sun still
shines!
TOP 10 GREAT
5. Attention to Detail
Every step in the medical field is one that can have farreaching consequences. A great nurse pays excellent
attention to detail and is careful not to skip steps or make
errors.
From reading a patients chart correctly to remembering
the nuances of a delicate case, there s nothing that should
be left to chance in nursing. When a simple mistake can
spell tragedy for anothers life, attention to detail can
literally be the difference between life and death.
TOP 10 GREAT
6. Interpersonal Skills
Nurses are the link between doctors and patients. A great
nurse has excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a
variety of situations with different people. They work well
with other nurses, doctors, and other members of the staff.
Nurses are the glue that holds the hospital together.
Patients see nurses as a friendly face and doctors depend
on nurses to keep them on their toes. A great nurse
balances the needs of patient and doctor as seamlessly as
possible.
TOP 10 GREAT
7. Physical Endurance
Frequent physical tasks, standing for long periods of time,

lifting heavy objects (or people), and performing a number
of taxing maneuvers on a daily basis are staples of nursing
life. Its definitely not a desk job.
Always on the go, a great nurse maintains her energy
throughout her shift, whether shes in a surgery or
checking in on a patient. Staying strong, eating right, and
having a healthy lifestyle outside of nursing is important
too!
TOP 10 GREAT
8. Problem Solving Skills
A great nurse can think quickly and address problems

as or before they arise.
With sick patients, trauma cases, and emergencies,
nurses always need to be on hand to solve a tricky
situation. Whether its handling the family, soothing a
patient, dealing with a doctor, or managing the staff,
having good problem solving skills is a top quality of a
great nurse.
TOP 10 GREAT
9. Quick Response
Nurses need to be ready to respond quickly to

emergencies and other situations that arise. Quite
often, health care work is simply the response to
sudden incidences, and nurses must always be
prepared for the unexpected.
Staying on their feet, keeping their head cool in a
crisis, and a calm attitude are great qualities in a
nurse.
TOP 10 GREAT
10. Respect
Respect goes a long way. Great nurses respect people

and rules. They remain impartial at all times and are
mindful of confidentiality requirements and different
cultures and traditions. Above all, they respect the
wishes of the patient him- or herself.
Great nurses respect the hospital staff and each other,
understanding that the patient comes first. And
nurses who respect others are highly respected in
return.
Top 10
Characteristics of Successful Nurses
http://www.healthecareers.com/article/top-10-characteristics-ofsuccessful-nurses/173129
1. Empathy
The most important quality for a nurse is to
embody
empathy.
According
to
the
study Empathy and the Quality of Care, empathy
is a multidimensional concept that enables the
caregiver to identify, share emotions and provide
care for the patient in distress. The basic
definition of nursing is caring and empathy is at
the core of nursing.
Top 10
2. Detail Oriented
Nurses perform patient assessments, manage medical
equipment and administer medication. The nurses
role has a zero tolerance for error where the smallest
mistake may result in a life-threatening event. Nurses
provide detailed documentation and pay close
attention to the transcription of physician orders.
Those who are oriented to the finest details in patient
care are superior in the nursing field.
Top 10
3. Communication
Nurses provide care for and interact with people
of various ages, multicultural backgrounds and
specific needs and requirements. According to the
study Magnet Environments for Professional
Nursing Practice, nurses of excellence take the
time to listen, understand and protect the
patients cultural beliefs.
Top 10
4. Intuition
The best nurses use experience, scientific knowledge,
and instinct when assessing patients. Intuition in
nursing is defined as the immediate understanding of
a problem without the necessity of conscious thought.
Nurses pick up on the smallest cues, nuances and
seemingly unrelated patient statements that may
render further investigation. Through intuition,
superior nurses save lives and prevent further illness.
Top 10
5. Physical Endurance
Maintaining physical health is a vital part of
enduring the stressful and high-energy demands
of the nursing profession. Nurses lift heavy
patients, move weighty medical equipment, and
may spend 12 hours or more on their feet during a
shift. Accomplished nurses observe a healthy diet
and perform regular exercise.
Top 10
6. Emotional Stability
During the course of a work day, nurses need to be
ready to handle difficult emergencies, be witness
to human suffering, and experience stressful
situations. Gifted nurses should be able to cope
with these events well by using the power of their
own spirituality or by accepting that life is a cycle
of inevitable events.
Top 10
7. Critical Thinking
Nurses must be able to obtain autonomy through
critical thinking skills that arm them with the ability
to respond to the constant changes and needs of a
patient in their charge. As nurses build on practical
knowledge, gain experience and continue educational
endeavors, the intellectually disciplined process
allows the nurse to recognize possible patient
problems. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
critical thinking is an important quality that allows
nurses to take action and make referrals.
Top 10
8. Coordinator of Services
Nurses lead the allied healthcare team and
coordinates care with other providers. The top
nurses effectively convey the patients requests
and condition to other members of the medical
team for optimal care, time management and
efficiency.
Top 10
9. Patience
For nurses in any career field or specialty,
patience is an integral part of success. Great
nurses understand that patience can overcome
anxiety, misunderstandings and help patients and
colleagues feel empowered by good decisions.
Top 10
10. Dedication
Successful nurses focus on the needs of their
patients and provide the best possible care under
any circumstances. These dedicated nurses
continue to enhance their education, become
leaders in their field, and teach novice nurses in
their specialty.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES OF A

Personal Qualities and Professional

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

10 Attitudes and Attributes Every

Helps others with

Not afraid to fail

Nurses always need to be on top of their game and make sure

Being flexible and rolling with the punches is a staple of any

Frequent physical tasks, standing for long periods of time,

A great nurse can think quickly and address problems

Nurses need to be ready to respond quickly to

Respect goes a long way. Great nurses respect people

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