How to Have Patience with Patients Patience helps in any situation . If you keep a sense of humor and remember why you became a nurse in the first place, you will be able to continue to give quality patient care even when you're having a tough day. As a Nurse, I never would have imagined how many rude and disrespectful people I would encounter in my career. That is “patience,” not “patients.” You must have a huge internal storage house of patience in order to be a nurse. In a single shift, you may have to handle a belligerent patient, an angry family member, a moody peer or supervisor, and a patient who has several “intestinal accidents.” And that’s all while having to do your “normal” work tasks.
To survive and succeed, temper each day with patience and a sense of nursing humor. Use your common sense. Realize that none of these situations are personal and you can get through your day with a smile on your face!
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