The 6 C’s of nursing are care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. They ensure patients receive high-quality care from nurses.
Core Values and Their Importance
- Care should be central in healthcare.
- Compassion means nurses express compassion for patients and families.
- Competence comes from knowledge, skills and experience making care unique.
- Communication involves listening and understanding patients. Nurses need to clearly explain instructions.
- Courage means daring to improve care.
- Commitment involves delivering care daily.
The 6 C’s set expectations for nurses. They enhance trust through character, consistency, credibility, and communication. They align with four NMC code themes – prioritize people, practice effectively, preserve safety, promote professionalism.
Nursing Schedules
Nurses have little free time working long shifts. California limits nurses to 12-hour shifts, except in emergencies. 24-hour shifts are consecutive hours worked.