Question

Consider the characteristics of a nurse and the nursing profession. Think about how Catherine McAuley exemplifies these characteristics. Identify one nursing characteristic and discuss ways in which Catherine McAuley embodies the characteristic.

use supporting statements with corresponding citation to the source.

Answer 1

Ans:)CHARACTERISTICS OF A NURSE AND NURSING PROFESSION:

1)The nurse should be carinng which is one of the leading qualities.

2)The nurse should have strong communication skills

3)The nurse should show empathy to the patient.

4)The nurse should possess problem solving skills.

5)The nurse should develop physical and emotional stamina.

6)The nurse should have sense of humor.

7)The nurse should have time management.

   Nursing education should be able to develop professional knowledge.nursing profession should be strong and committed.,it should provide long term and regular education to nursing students,it should contain skills, ethics, autonomy and existence of professional association.

CATHERINE MCAULEY:(TENDER AND TENDERNESS)..

she used the words tender and tenderness in nursing practice so as to provide well care to the patients.According to her tenderness must be employed,it relieves the distress and comforts the patient.

Tenderness is not only applicable to the patients but among nurses also .it refelect an inner experience that motivates in Caring the sick, injured and vulnerable people.

The nurses who work on the front line of the patients are the one who interact with the patient and care them with tenderness.such nurses maintain position of esteem in the hearts of patient.the nurse should share the feelings of patient.great nurse can make patient feel seen and heard,and without judgement.