10 Tips for Becoming a Better Nurse in 2011

Though it’s already the beginning of March, it’s never too late to accomplish a goal or check items off your bucket list! But while most resolutions are personal in nature, let’s not forget to include our professional improvement into the mix. Below are some tips from Nurse Connect to help nurses balance their career, work, and personal life.

1. Increase your empathy.
2. Choose a health goal for 2011.
3. Learn something new and/or gain a new skill.
4. Extend your professional network.
5. Say “no” to negativity.
6. Improve your bedside manner.
7. Actively listen.
8. Catch others in the act of doing something right.
9. Stretch your boundaries.
10. Learn to manage stress.

We hope that these tips will inspire you to make 2011 a year of personal and professional growth, and bring new possibilities in your nursing career! If you have other tips you want to share, leave a comment and let us know!