The Importance of a Winning Attitude in Nursing

 Nursing is an incredibly demanding profession. Not only are you responsible for the well-being of your patients, but you also have to deal with long hours, shift work, and emotional stress. It’s easy to see how someone in this line of work could end up feeling burnt out and defeated. That’s why it’s so important to come to work with a winning attitude every single day. Here’s why.

1) A winning attitude is contagious. 

If you come to work with a smile on your face and a positive outlook, chances are good that you’ll rub off on your co-workers. They’ll be more likely to reciprocate your good mood and positive attitude, creating a virtuous circle that will make everyone’s day better. But if you come to work grouchy and complaining, you can bet that your negative energy will spread like wildfire. No one wants to be around someone who is constantly negativity–so do yourself and your colleagues a favor by coming to work with a winning attitude every day.

2) A winning attitude leads to better patient care. 

Nurses who have a positive outlook on their job are more likely to provide better patient care. They’re less likely to make mistakes, they’re more likely to be engaged with their patients, and they’re more likely to go above and beyond the call of duty when necessary. In short, when nurses have a winning attitude, everyone wins–especially the patients.

3) A winning attitude makes the job more bearable. 

Let’s face it: nursing is tough job. There are long hours, shift work, emotional stressors, and more. If you don’t have a positive outlook, it’s easy to get bogged down by all of the negatives and start hating your job. But if you come to work with a winning attitude, you’ll find that the tough moments are easier to get through because you’re approaching them with positivity and determination. You may not be able to change the fact that nursing is tough, but you can change your attitude–and that makes all the difference in the world.

So what are you waiting for? Motivate yourself–and your colleagues–by coming to work with a winning attitude every Monday (and every day after that). You’ll be surprised at how much of a difference it makes in your own life as well as the lives of those around you.