THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING Flashcards
allowing free passage or view, not closed or
blocked
OPEN
able to adjust readily to different
occasions
FLEXIBLE
having the ability or power to create;
ability to invent and develop original ideas
CREATIVITY
the ability to endure waiting or delay
without becoming upset; to persevere calmly when
faced with difficulties
PATIENT
a person with foresight; thinking about
or planning the future with wisdom
VISIONARY
- Imaginative, can visualize things easily
- Big-picture oriented
- Focused and present
- Open-minded and fan of new ideas
- Positive energizers
- Never afraid of failures
- Share and communicate the dream/vision
VISIONARY
a person who considers the details
and subjects them to assessment and analysis in
order to discover essential features or meaning
CRITICAL THINKER
honesty is the human quality of
communicating and acting truthfully
HONESTY
- having or showing a sense of what is fitting
considerate in dealing with others; showing skill or
sensitivity in dealing with people
TACTFUL
equitable; fair to all parties as dictated by
reason and conscience
JUST
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias;
conforming with established standards or rules
FAIR
able to be relied on as honest or
truthful; reliable; dependable
TRUSTWORTHY
the ability to feel what another person is
experiencing from their point of view
EMPATHY
a nurses’ job is mentally
demanding as each day can bring a range of powerful
emotions
EMOTIONAL STABILITY
among the most important
qualities of nurses
COMMUNICATION SKILLS