Question

Think about the most challenging nursing experience (job) you have encountered or the most frustrating nursing experience you have encountered.

• How did you overcome this situation?
• What strengths did you draw on to help you get through this challenging situation?
• What did you learn from the situation?
• How can you use this situation to help you in future situations?
• What strategies can you use to help you successfully enter the nursing workforce?

Answer 1

Ans-

1)worst experience-

The Most challenging experience for nurses is seeing patients die after doing everything to care to them is hardest part.also long shifts are time consuming.and after doing everything for patient he doesn't give respect is worst experience for nurse.aslo keep heavy workload. most difficult parts of being a nurse are being able to work under pressure, handling stress, coping with death, long hours, working weekends/ holidays, difficult patients, hazardous materials (such as a contaminated needles, emesis, etc.), and foul smells/fluids/visuals/etc.

Ans-2)

1)Don't take it personally. "Just knowing that the nastiness is not about you is a good start. Remember that the patient is dealing with unfortunate circumstances and likely isn’t in the best mood. Continue to do your job and don’t let their negativity get in your head. “Just knowing that the nastiness is not about you is a good start.

2)Look for the underlying cause.

3)Learn to prioritize.

4)Show that you care.

5)Know your strengths & weaknesses.

6)Pay attention.-Nurses may be able to prevent difficult situations before they happen just by being observant. Learn to recognize pathological processes that may soon cause a patient pain or distress and be on the lookout for escalating social situations. You may be able to diffuse a tense situation before it starts.

7)Stay calm-

8)Connect with the patient-Don’t accept abuse It’s never in a nurse’s job description to be the victim of verbal abuse from an agitated patient. “You must be careful not to establish habits where you are accepting abusive behavior or continually confronting patients,”

9)Don’t accept abuse-

It’s never in a nurse’s job description to be the victim of verbal abuse from an agitated patient. “You must be careful not to establish habits where you are accepting abusive behavior or continually.

Ans-3)

simply being aware of your strengths and weaknesses in tough situations can help you prepare for difficult patient interactions.

For example, you may be able to rely on your good sense of humor to keep you feeling positive or to improve a patient’s mood. If you’re easily discouraged by negative comments, you can plan to take a few moments to yourself to regroup before moving on in your workday.

Ans-4)

This are the hardest situation which I have faced and I learned from this situations.I learn how to calm myself in worst situation.also I have knowledge about the work.i learned from this situation how to focus on strength.how we develop possitive attitude in worst situation.

Ans-5)

These situations are help in future, because you have developed sufficient knowledge that how to handle this situation.aslo have experience to work in over time and long shift.you have sufficient knowledge to deals with patients of different ages.

Ans-6) strategies help in nursing workface-

1Engage in Self-Care.

2)Utilize Crucial Conversations.

3)Use Effective Written and Verbal Communication Skills.

4)Seek Out a Mentor.

5)Be an Advocate for Yourself and Your Patients.

6)Improve Your Time Management and Organizational Skills.

7)Develop Goals and Objectives.