SOFT SKILLS IN NURSING Ms. CICILY JOSEPH

SOFT SKILLS IN NURSING Ms. CICILY JOSEPH

What is happening in nursing today? The modern high tech nursing training turn towards hard skills and non touch culture. In the past

A SACRED TRUST It was Florence nightingale who created the “art and science” model of professional nursing practice and entrusted it to future generations

TODAY,IN THE POST ERA NIGHTINGALE HARD SKILLS ARE GIVEN MORE IMPORTANCE THAN SOFT SKILLS !.!.

HARD SKILLS Hard skills describe industry specific jargon: Processes & procedures, Easy to measure and quantify. They are terms such as; Account management, talent acquisition and development, client retention, data management, Project management, Product support, And new business development.

HARD SKILLS ARE IMPORTANT PART OF A PERSON'S IQ The occupational/ job requirements Technical skills and other activities

WHAT ARE SOFT SKILLS EQ or Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EIQ) Important aspects of soft skills are Attitude Communication Etiquette Interpersonal relationship Problem solving Conflict resolution

Soft Skills/Interpersonal Skills People skills Excellent communication Great verbal and Written skills Team work

Communication-Empathy Nurses have to choose an appropriate time to talk to patients and families Providing information in simple, clear and honest ways.

Communication skills Nurses need to effectively give and receive information. This is sometimes difficult if the patient is upset, speaks another language/culture or has a condition that hinders communication, such as deafness or trauma to the mouth

Soft skill Enables us To communicate well, interact well with others And work well With people

NURSING IS .A LIFE-GIVING AND LIFERECEIVING CAREER SOFT SKILLS INDUCE RELATIONAL CARING

The Nurse- A Rare Combination of Artist, Scientist and Healer.

Wisdom and insight Love of humanity The ability to share another’s pain Courage to offer hope Courage to face the unknown Profound compassion Presence and connectedness Comfort with our own and others’ Spirituality &empowers others A sense of humor

Caring for the Vulnerable Relational caring brings joy to those cared for and the career Caring presence and interconnectedness brings hope Engagement with Patients Enriches, Empowers and Protects the Healer . Caring is an Honor and a Privilege . Nurses have,Confidence, Self Esteem &Energy . Care for Each Other and Have a Passion for Nursing

The Art of being present .

There is a long way to go to equip them with this highly important soft skill for the students and Teachers

WE FEEL AT TIMES HELPLESS ?. I T A R E N E G ON . G AP PEER INFL UEN CE LACK OF MOTIVATED STAFF E R U T L U C N E U INFL E MASS MED IA INFL UENC E

Mentoring is the need Of the hour !. accompanying the youth Mentoring refers to the sustained relationship between a student and a teacher

Understanding some of the attitudes among our youth Being aggressive Being passive Being nice, kind & gentle Being mean-no gratitude ! Being curious, creative Being frivolous Being assertive Being trusting Being rude ,

Accept them as they are and guide them when they failed. Appreciation Acknowledgement Positive feed backs Incentives Calling by name knowing each student personally, their needs and problems

The teacher Student Relationship Friend, Philosopher Guide Correction in private

The curriculum should be creative, innovative, dynamic, activity oriented &changing Student centered : The method of teaching and learning should varied /dynamic Assertiveness oriented Participative Innovation Creative

Teacher Student Relationship Avoid being a dictator but be a facilitator

ENABLE EVERY STUDENT TO BLOOM !.TO CARE !.