International Nurses Association

Imagine where a hospital would be without communication.   Imagine working in the operating room and assisting the surgeon, and he does not talk.   Obviously this would never work. Importance of Communication Communication is the transfer of information between two or more people. People working in the medical profession are in constant means of communication. This can be between a nurse and a doctor, and insurance company, a patient or their family, or another nurse.   Communication can be rather complex in the medical profession, as medical terminology may not be familiar to patients or their families.   Communication is not satisfactory if in fact the person you are communicating to, here’s your words, but does not understand them.              Components of Successful Communication A sender, a receiver and a message. We frequently have a great deal of information to send to others in a sho...

While it’s true that a nurse is a very important part of any medical facility, there are significant differences between working in private practice, and working in a hospital environment.   Hospital nursing positions can be relatively similar regardless of which hospital you work in; however, private practices can range significantly.   Benefits of Working in a Hospital Working in a hospital has its advantages.   The job descriptions for nurses are generally laid out in a design that is easy to follow.   Hospitals hire nurses very often, so the training and new hire process is organized, and very routine for the hospital.   You will most likely be assigned to a mentor upon being hired, and the job should be an easy adjustment if you have previously worked in a hospital setting.   You will always have co workers to rely on for assistance, advice, and anything else you may need.   There is variety in a hospital. Generally, patients change on a ...