FECHA SESIÓN: 02/ 04/ 2020

INSTRUCTOR: Ernesto Betancourt Pastrana

STUDENT’S NAME: Ángela Patricia Ríos Ruiz

PROGRAMA DE FORMACION: Enfermería 1962897-2

COMPETENCIA: Comprender textos en inglés en forma escrita y auditiva

RESULTADO DE APRENDIZAJE: Encontrar vocabulario y expresiones de

inglés técnico en anuncios, folletos, páginas web, etc.

ACTIVIDAD: Leer y extraer de un folleto información esencial de carácter

técnico para realizar un breve resumen con ideas claves del folleto
10 Qualities That Make a Great Nurse

Nurses are required to be not only compassionate and helpful, but also
capable of making difficult decisions and administering the right medical
care to patients in the absence of doctors. Of course, education plays a big
role in ensuring this, but there are certain innate qualities that make one
nurse better than the other.
Here are 10 qualities that make an exceptional nurse.

1. High Standards of Professionalism

Nurses need to be professional in their approach towards their work.
Whether it is meeting with and attending to patients, administering
medication, or maintaining patient records, they need to do all of it in the
most skilled and ethical manner.
As a nurse, you’re bound to deal with patients coming from different age
groups, genders, races, communities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is
important not to make assumptions or generalizations with respect to their
appearance, and instead focus on their illness, injury, or that which ails
them.
There may be times when you may have to deal with difficult patients. Do
not let that experience get to you. View each patient as an individual who
deserves to be treated with respect and dignity.

2. Never-Ending Diligence
Nurses are extremely hard working, which is why diligence is an important
attribute they need to possess. While we may think that theirs is a 9 to 5 job,
the truth is far from that. More often than not nurses end up working long
hours, thanks to the nature of their job.
 To be an exceptional nurse, you need to have it in you to work long
hours and be up and running to (possibly) do it again the next day.
3. Exceptional Communication Skills
One of the most critical traits to be good at any job is outstanding
communication skills. This applies to nurses as well. In fact, this skill is a
necessity rather than an option. A great nurse has exceptional listening and
speaking skills. The rest of his or her work depends on these two factors.
Nurses can solve problems only if they’re able to effectively communicate
with patients and families. Patients expect nurses to understand their
troubles perfectly well before administering any medicine. An effective nurse
is one who can not only fulfill, but also anticipate patients’ needs.

4. Effective Interpersonal Skills

Apart from excellent communication skills, nurses need to have remarkable
interpersonal skills. After all, they act as the link between doctors and a
variety of patients. Further, they also need to work well with other nurses
and members of the staff.
For patients, nurses are the face of the hospital and doctors depend on them
for carrying out several tasks. A great nurse is able to strike the right
balance between doctors’ and patients’ needs.

5. Attention to Detail
Good nurses realize that every step they take in providing patient care can
have grave consequences. This is why all effective nurses pay careful
attention to detail and make sure they do not miss any step.
Whether it is reading and understanding a patient’s chart or memorizing the
details of a case, nurses take nothing for granted. In a profession where a
tiny mistake can ruin another’s life, attention to detail is one quality that can
either spell the difference between life and death.

6. Quick Problem-Solving Abilities

The ability to mitigate problems quickly is a must-have quality in a great
nurse. An even better quality would be to anticipate and address problems
before they arise. You never know when a tricky situation will arrive at the
time of dealing with emergencies or trauma cases.
A nurse always needs to be prepared with solutions, whether it is speaking to
patients’ families, comforting patients, or communicating with doctors and
other administrative technicians.

7. Action-Oriented
Patients who come to a hospital or clinic typically need remedies that are not
only effective, but also administered quickly. A great nurse understands the
importance of responding promptly to emergencies and sudden incidences
and is prepared for all sorts of surprises with a composed mind and a calm
attitude.
 8. Empathetic Disposition
More often than not, patients happen to be enduring or have endured
immense pain and suffering. Remarkable nurses have empathy for them and
are able to be compassionate to provide comfort. Of course, nurses can
experience their share of mental and physical fatigue too, but they’re able to
get past it.
The atmosphere in a hospital can be a formal one. However, nurses can add
the humane touch with their kindhearted attitude. This can be instrumental
in improving patient care to a great extent.

9. Solid Stamina
Nurses work long hours. Further, they’re also required to frequently carry out
various physical tasks, lift heavy equipment, provide physical support to
patients, stand for long periods of time, and carry out other demanding drills
on a daily basis. In short, they’re always on their feet.
This is why nurses need to be energetic enough to make it through the shift,
irrespective of whether they’re in a surgery or looking after a patient.

10. Sense of Humor

Finding humor in difficult situations isn’t easy, but the nurses who can do it
are able to mitigate stressful situations better. It is perfectly okay to mix the
elements of fun and humor into your work to be able to enjoy it better. After
all, this combination will keep you going in the tough times!
As a career, nursing can be a difficult, yet rewarding one. The satisfaction of
being helpful to those in need can be tremendous. All you need is the right
personality to deal with the stresses that come with it and you should do
well. If you aspire to become a nurse and think that you possess all of the
above qualities, you should definitely pursue nursing as a career.

Summary

Technical Words: Palabras técnicas

1. Nurse: Enfermera (o)
2. Surgery: Cirugía
3. Clinic: Clínica
4. Trauma: Trauma
5. Hospital: Hospital
6. Clinic history: Historia clínica
7. Attention: Atención
 8. Emergencies: Emergencias
9. Doctor: Medico
10. Patients: Pacientes
11. Work: Trabajo

12. Medicines: Medicamentos

13. Administrative technicians: Técnicos administrativos
14. Skills: Habilidades
15. Careful: cuidado
16. Profession: profesión

Unknown Words: Palabras desconocidas

1 Mistake: Error
2. Satisfy: Satisfacer
3. Outstanding: Excepcional
4. Rewarding: Gratificante
5. Maintaining: Manteniendo
6. Pursue: Perseguir
7. Helpful: Servicial
8. Recognize: Reconocer
9. Extremely: Extremadamente
10. Rewarding: Gratificante
11. Own: Poseer
12. Effectively: Efectivamente
13. Answer: Responder
14. Personality: Personalidad
15. Meeting: Reunion
16. Important: Importante
 17. Assumptions: Suposiciones
18. Generalizations: Generalizaciones
19. Respect: Respecto

 Cualidades que hacen una gran enfermera

1. Altos estándares de profesionalismo

Las enfermeras deben ser profesionales en su trabajo, atendiendo
pacientes, administrando medicamentos y manteniendo registros
de pacientes de forma hábil y ética. Reconociendo que puede haber
pacientes difíciles y distintos los cuales se deben tratar con respeto
y dignidad.

2. Diligencia interminable
Las enfermeras trabajan largas horas y la diligencia es un atributo
importante que deben poseer. Deben estar listas para trabajar las
horas que sean necesarias.

3. Habilidades excepcionales de comunicación

Es una necesidad tener habilidades para escuchar y hablar. El
trabajo de una enfermera depende de estos dos factores para
resolver problemas con los pacientes y sus familias. Una enfermera
efectiva es aquella que no solo puede satisfacer, sino también
anticipar las necesidades de los pacientes.

4. Habilidades interpersonales efectivas

Las enfermeras actúan como el vínculo entre entre los médicos y
una variedad de pacientes, además tienen que trabajar bien con
otras enfermeras y miembros del hospital.

5. Atención al detalle
Todas las enfermeras efectivas prestan especial atención a los
detalles y se aseguran de no perder ningún paso que dan para
brindar atención al paciente.

6. Habilidades rápidas para resolver problemas

 Una enfermera debe estar preparada para dar soluciones y debe
tener la capacidad de mitigar los problemas rápidamente incluso
antes de que surjan.

7. Orientado a la acción
Una gran enfermera comprende la importancia de responder
rápidamente a emergencias y está preparada para todo tipo de
sorpresas con una mente compuesta y una actitud tranquila.

8. Disposición empática
Las enfermeras notables pueden ser compasivas para brindar
comodidad a los pacientes. Esto puede ser fundamental para
mejorar la atención del paciente en gran medida.

9. Resistencia sólida
Las enfermeras siempre están de pie por lo cual necesitan ser lo
suficientemente enérgicas como para sobrevivir.

10. sentido del humor

Las enfermeras con buen sentido del humor pueden mitigar mejor
las situaciones estresantes. Todo lo que se necesita es la
personalidad adecuada para lidiar con el estrés que conlleva y
debes hacerlo bien.