Module 8 Discussion (N496 Nursing Leadership and Management Full Course)

It is critical to synthesize all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of nursing into an integrated whole that moves nurses from task completers to an overall demonstration of compassion and caring.

Thinking of nursing first as a job of caring and making a difference, as well as the work of giving medications on time, checking an X-ray to see if the doctor needs to be called, or taking an admission at 2:00 a.m. with a smile on our faces, reminds us of the synthesized whole of nursing work.

Write a reflection about this thought. Incorporate elements from this module’s objectives, as well as what you have learned in this course about leadership. You may include personal experiences and professional opinions if you wish.

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at least 200 words in length. N496 Nursing Leadership and Management Full Course

 

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Knowledge, skills, and abilities of nursing

Introduction

Nursing is a challenging job that requires many different skills. Nurses need to be able to listen carefully, think critically, and observe their patients in order to provide the best care possible for them. There are many different types of nurses who specialize in different areas of nursing like pediatrics or geriatrics. Here are some of the most important skills that every nurse should have:

Education

Nursing is a very demanding profession. Nurses are required to keep up with medical advances, including new drugs and treatments that may be used in the future. This requires nurses to have strong communication skills and deal with stressful situations on a regular basis.

Nursing also requires nurses to work well in teams or as part of an interdisciplinary team when caring for patients at home or in hospitals. Nurses must be able to communicate effectively with doctors, pharmacists and other health care professionals who will assist them during treatment sessions; they should also know how they would respond if any issues arise during those sessions (e.g., “Can I leave early?”).

Ability to listen

Listening is a skill. In fact, it’s one of the most important skills you can develop as a nurse. The ability to listen effectively is vital to your work and personal life—as well as your own mental health!

While listening may seem like an easy task, there are many different types of listening: hearing vs non-hearing; active vs passive; critical vs noncritical. Active listening involves paying attention to what someone else says while also using silent communication cues like facial expressions and body language that show interest in the message being delivered. This type of communication is helpful when someone needs advice or guidance about something specific but doesn’t want their feelings on the matter revealed without good reason behind it (for example: “I’m sorry I didn’t appreciate how hard you worked today.”). Non-critical listening involves not giving too much personal input into what was said because this could cause embarrassment later down the road when things go wrong between coworkers who need each other’s support during stressful times at work–or even just between friends who share similar interests but don’t always agree on everything yet still enjoy spending time together doing fun activities together regularly (like going out for coffee after work every Friday evening?).

Teamwork

Teamwork is an essential skill for nursing. Nurses need to work in teams, and they need to work with other people in order to provide quality care for patients.

Teamwork is also a valuable skill for nurses because teamwork allows them to learn from each other and make better decisions based on what they see and hear from the patient’s perspective. When you’re working as part of a team, it’s easier for everyone involved—including your patients—to get better results.

Critical thinking skills

Critical thinking skills are the ability to analyze and evaluate information, as well as think critically about a situation. These skills are necessary for nurses to be able to make decisions that will help people in their care.

A critical thinker looks at the facts of a situation, then determines what is true or not true based on those facts. They also consider how different viewpoints can impact the outcome of their decision making process, which helps them reach a more informed conclusion than someone who isn’t paying attention or doesn’t understand all the facts available at hand (such as when it comes time for clinical decision making). It’s important for nurses because they need these skills when making clinical judgments—for example: deciding whether someone should receive antibiotics after getting sick; deciding whether ordering an x-ray is necessary after hearing about possible complications; etcetera…

Observation skills

Observation skills are the ability to notice and understand what is going on around you. This may include noticing changes in a patient’s condition, or noticing changes in your own condition.

For example: You’re at work when someone walks in with a rash on their face. You can look at them and say “I think they have chicken pox.” Or maybe you notice that they are sweating more than usual because it’s hot outside today (this can also be caused by other things).

Physical strength and stamina

While it’s important to be able to lift patients and move them, nurses also need to be able to stand for long periods of time. Patients with chronic conditions may require more care than others and will require you as their primary caregiver.

Nurses also need physical strength and stamina so that they can perform physical tasks with ease, such as moving heavy equipment or patient stretchers around the hospital.

Technical skills

Technical skills are the skills that nurses need to know how to do in order to perform their job. For example, they may be able to chart a patient’s progress by using either paper charts or electronic records. They may also be able to administer medication using an IV pole or other types of equipment.

There are many skills that nurses need to do their job.

There are many skills that nurses need to do their job. Some of the most important skills include:

• Communication

• Problem solving

• Teamwork

Conclusion

We hope we’ve given you a good idea of what nurses do and what skills they need to do their jobs. We know that the world of nursing is very different from the world outside it, but we also know that there are plenty of opportunities for nurses who want to work in other fields after they graduate from school.