By They Never Rush
For some strange reason, they are never hurried. They are deliberate and defined in everything they do, down to the smallest detail. No matter how much of a madhouse the day may reveal, the most successful never let their feathers get ruffled. And they just keep smiling.
They Never Stop Learning
It doesn’t matter how many years they’ve been nurses, it doesn’t matter how many different areas of nursing they have experienced, it doesn’t matter how vast their education extends–their minds are always open to learning. No matter how small or how minute, they are willing and wanting to always learn something new, even if it’s simply a new way of doing something they already know how to perform.
They Dress for Success
Whether they’re wearing their scrubs or their professional attire, it’s crisp, clean and sharp. Some may go far enough to iron or press their employer-required scrubs. They take pride in how they look, but you’ll never see them “gussied up” in any way. They’re always professional.
They’re Timely
They rewrote the book on attendance. Being prompt is not just commonplace to them, but also their habits rub off on those they work with. Even in the worst of weather conditions, they show up early or right on time. The postal service has nothing on them!
They Volunteer
They make themselves available whenever possible. If they can, they volunteer to take that extra shift. If time permits, they’re happy to stay past their shift. Need someone to come in early? They’ll do their best to help out. They’ll be the first to volunteer their time to be the preceptor for the new employee. They’ll be happy to have that student shadow them for the day. They do it because they enjoy it, not because they feel obligated.
These are simply observations I’ve made over the years. The successful nurses stand out in a crowd. They are noticed. They are those nurses. They became those nurses with hard work, dedication, perseverance and just a genuine desire to make the difference we all set out to accomplish.
