Nursing

In the mix: Take charge of your image

Stressed Out Nurses Weekly, August 18, 2009

We all try to shape up our physical appearance at one time or another. But we sometimes forget to think about the professional image that we present to the world.

Our actions, appearance, voice inflection, and ability to convey empathy and concern all play a role in our image. There are four categories we can focus on when considering as image makeover:

  • Professional work environment and interactions
  • Appearance
  • Collegiality/team member role
  • Professional accountabilities

Here are some examples of how you can portray a positive image in your work environment and interactions:

  • Do not carry on a discussion in the nurses? station that you would not want others to hear
  • Respect the equipment you work with and handle it as if you paid for it out of your own paycheck
  • Support other nurses who are being approached unprofessionally
  • Do not display any behaviors or gestures in view of coworkers, patients, or families that you would not want seen or heard.

For more examples and advice, click here to visit StressedOutNurses.com.

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