The document outlines professional etiquette guidelines for nurses, emphasizing the importance of politeness, appropriate greetings, and respect for seniors. It highlights key behaviors such as maintaining a tidy appearance, being punctual, and respecting confidentiality. The document also defines the qualities associated with the term 'nurse' using an acronym that stands for nobility, understanding, responsibility, simplicity, and empathy.

1. PROFESSIONAL
ETIQUETTES FOR NURSES
Presented By
Mr B Kalyan kumar Msc(N)

2.  Be gentle and polite in your talk.
 you should greet your seniors, co-workers, your
clients etc… with appropriate words and according
to the time of the day.
Eg- Good morning, Good evening
 you should address the senior with proper title.
Eg- Sir,Madam,Sister,Mister, etc…
 Stand up when answering question in the
classroom.
 Stand aside and give way to seniors when you
cross them on the ways.
 Maintain silence wherever and whenever
necessary.
Eg- Classroom,library,dormitories.

3.  Keep your dress neat and tidy.
 Obey seniors without arguing.
 While on duty never use any form of jewellery that
may interfere with work.

4.  Say ‘ thank you’ when some one is doing favour
for you. And also when someone corrects you.
 Get prior permission from the sister incharge before
you take any article from any department.
 Do not delay the answer to the question, Give the
answer immediately and appropriately.
 Be punctual always.
 Avoid thumb sucking and nail biting.
 Keep eye to eye contact and sit face to face when
listening to someone.

5.  Never let others secret go out of you.
 Do not cover the mouth while talking to others.
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
 You should not give and receive any gifts from
cilents and their relatives.

6. THE LITERAL MEANING OF
THE “NURSE”

7. NURSE
 N - NOBILITY
 U - UNDERSTANDING
 R - RESPONSIBLE
 S – SIMPLICITY
 E- EMPATHY

8. N- NOBILITY

9. U- UNDERSTANDING

10. R-RESPONSIBILITY

11. S- SIMPLICITY

12. E-EMPATHY

13. DUE TO OUR VALUES
PATIENT REACTION