Dr. John Kehoe Breast Center
A Full Service Breast Cancer Diagnosis Center
Breast Surgery • Surgical Oncology
Dr. John Kehoe
3D Mammography/Sonography Breast Center
Genetic Testing
Trained Breast Cancer Surgeon &
Surgical Oncologist
ACR Accredited
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9AM - 3:45PM
• Patience Temperature Is Taken at Check-in
• Office is Cleaned and Disinfected By
Medical Cleaning Service Daily
PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR APPOINTMENTS
Most Insurances Accepted
718-921-3800 ext. 112
9711 3 Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11209
www.johnkehoemd.com
Caribbean L 32 ife, MAY 7-13, 2021
HONORING
OUR NURSES
& NP'S
Qualities that
help nurses thrive
Metro Creative Connection
Nursing is a challenging and
rewarding fi eld. Nurses are
in high demand, and the
COVID-19 pandemic has only highlighted
just how vital these talented
medical professionals are.
The American Association of Colleges
of Nursing says nursing is the
United States’ largest health care
profession, employing more than 3.8
million registered nurses. In 2018,
the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
estimated that registered nurse jobs
are projected to grow by 15 percent
between 2016 and 2026. The Canadian
Institute for Health Information
says that, as of 2019, there were
439,975 regulated nurses in Canada.
Many people interested in nursing
careers may wonder if they have
what it takes to be a nurse. Certain
qualities can help nurses thrive in
this challenging fi eld.
• Trustworthiness: For nearly
two decades the American public
has ranked nursing as its most
trusted, admired and ethical profession,
as indicated in Gallup
polls. Nurses hold high ethical standards
and 84 percent of respondents
ranked nurses’ honesty as “very
high” or “high.”
• Empathy: Being able to feel what
another person is experiencing
from the patient’s point of view is
a skill nurses must hone. This may
require nurses to put themselves in
their patients’ shoes and adapt care
to make patients feel more comfortable
and secure.
• Emotional stability: Nurses often
have to shelve their emotions
so they can offer their patients the
most effective care. Each day can
bring powerful emotions. Nurses
are not robots, but they have to perfect
the balance of being empathetic
while remaining strong in challenging
situations. According to Daymar
College, research has shown
that nurses who are emotionally
stable are more capable of solving
problems and keeping their patients
safe.
• Effective communication: Great
nurses are good communicators
who can absorb information from
their patients and communicate
health care initiatives back succinctly.
Nurses also must be able to
effectively share information and
care plans between doctors and
other staff.
• Problem-solving: Professional
nurses see problems and fi nd solutions.
They know when certain situations
may be challenging and seek
the input of others to come to a satisfactory
outcome.
• Team player: Nurses need to
work seemlessly with health care
teams, patients, families, and all
individuals involved in a health
plan. This may require nurses to
don many different hats while remaining
fl exible and being willing
to adapt to changing situations on
the fl y.
Demand for nurses is surging
and the profession can make for an
exciting and rewarding career. Prospective
nurses can take inventory
of their personalities and skill sets
to determine if nursing is the right
fi t.
Metro Creative Connection
Nurses Week
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