International Nurses Association

Nursing is one of the toughest jobs there are. Anyone can be a nurse, but there are certain qualities that make you from a just a nurse to a successful nurse with a well defined career in the field. To care for the sick, to be with their families, to put in long hours is demanding and not everyone’s cup of tea. Although it is one profession that always has demand due to the shortage of dedicated workforce, growing in the industry can be a challenge. What defines an effective and successful nurse? Unlike other industries where monetary benefits and the role define the success of an individual, the success of a nurse is defined by the quality of care delivered to the patient. An effective nurse works in two ways: as an asset to the healthcare setup and as an effective aid to the patient under her care. The effectiveness of a nurse is seen in how she caters to every little need of the patient and duly accomplishes her responsibilities towards the healthcare setup. The...