Etiquette is a code of good manners that a nurse should follow. The nurse is an important member of the health team that must work in co-operation and harmony for the care of the sick. For a smooth functioning and a good interpersonal relationship. You as a nurse should follow certain essential good manners:
- You should be courteous to all. Be gentle and polite in your talk.
- You should greet your seniors, co-workers, your patients etc with appropriate words and according to the time of the day.
- you should address the seniors with proper title eg Sir, Madam, Sister, Mister, Miss etc.
- Stand up when people of higher rank enter your room.
- Stand up when answering questions in the class room.
- Open the door for the seniors and stand aside for them to pass.
- Excuse yourself when overtaking a senior person.
- Maintain silence wherever and whenever necessary.
- Keep your dress neat and tidy.
- While on duty never use any form of jewellery that may interfere with work.
- Obey seniors without arguing.
- Help the seniors to carry a heavy load if you find them on the way.
- Say "Thank you" when some one is doing a favour for you.
- Do not delay your answers to the questions. give the answers immediately and appropriately.
- Be punctual.
- Keep eye contact and sit face to face when listening to someone.
- Never let others secret go out of you.
- Do not cover the mouth while talking to others.
- Excuse yourself before you interfere with others engaged in a talking or doing some work.
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