3 - Health

Eighty percent of nursing is communication. Writing clear, concise assessments and communicating in person and on the phone are really important skills to have.

As a nurse I have to be able to work easily with people. I need to understand what my patient tells me, verbally and nonverbally.

I need to communicate a sense of calm, which helps me convince that individual in a short period of time that I'm competent and that they'll be safe with me.