Compassion and nursing should go hand in hand. Many of us know, having a nurse that is not compassionate makes that trip to the hospital a regrettable one. In order to provide meaningful care to our future clients, we must remember to be empathetic and considerate to patients and their loved ones. It is important that we put ourselves in the patient's position, and realize how we would like to be treated by the health care team. When a nurse has compassion for her patient, it allows the therapeutic relationship to take place naturally; it allows a deeper connection to be developed. I know that in the past, I have felt much more comfortable with a nurse that shows that she cares, understands and genuinely wants to help. Not only is compassion important for the rehabilitation of patients, but also for the mental well-being of the nurse as well. Compassion allows us to see patients for who they are, and helps us to avoid judgements and biases that can generate negative feelings. After all, we all want to remain positive so that we can enjoy each day, and provide the best care that we are able to.
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