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Practical nurses use their communication skills to educate patients on their conditions and treatment plans prescribed by the doctors. Additionally, practical nurses must use strong listeningskills to effectively comprehend details about a patient’s health. Time management skills can also be used outside of medical settings.
Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, physicians, and other medical staff professionally. Active listeningskills to understand patient needs and relay messages accurately. Ability to handle difficult situations with patience and professionalism.
Will the listeningskills you developed through mentoring premeds help you as a family practitioner? Will teamworkskills developed at the student-run clinic help you contribute to an obstetrics team? A good way to think about this is in the context of whats needed for that specialty.
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