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4 Virtues Emanating From The Practice of Charity

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Components of a Good Personality • Modification of any authorized uniform to suit

your individual preference is not permitted by


1. Personal Appearance
the dictates of both good taste & integrity
Basic Guides for Personal Dress
2. CHARACTER
• Undergarments must be clean & properly fitted
“The Nurse is Basically a GOOD PERSON!!”
for body support\all articles of clothing should
be neat, personable & trim especially the 4 virtues emanating from the practice of charity
giveaway articles such as the bra straps, the slip,
• Justice
the heels of the shoes
• Prudence
• Street attire is expected to be appropriate & to
give you a sense of security in official & social • Fortitude
situations
• Temperance
• Your wardrobe maybe limited, but planning it in
basic colors & using contrasting or blending Attribute of Character
hues can add greatly to its extensiveness • Honesty
Nurse’s Uniform • loyalty
• They come in different colors, but irrespective • Tolerance
of color, the nurse’s distinctive uniform
identifies you as a nurse to your patient & his • Judgment
family as well as your co-workers • Reliability
• You must RESPECT the uniform. It is a part of • Motivation
the nurse’s public image.
• Resourcefulness
• Wear the uniform only during working hours
• Moderation
• It should not be worn with jewelry, except a
school pin or nameplate

The Nurse’s Cap 3. ATTITUDE

• The style of the cap remains usually the same a manner of acting, thinking or feeling that is
for a particular school indicated by one’s response toward another person,
situation or experience
• Like the uniform, wear it with RESPECT &
DIGNITY 8 BE-ATTITUDES OF A NURSE

Points to Remember in Wearing the Nurse’s Uniform 1. Acceptance – acceptance of others is indicative
of self-maturity
• Every item comprising the uniform must be
spotlessly clean, well-fitted & in good repair 2. Helpfulness – strong feeling towards helping
others;
• The shoes & hosiery worn with uniform should
provide for maximum comfort 3. Friendliness – may be active or passive; warmth
manner;
• Uniform designated for use in a given hospital
area is worn only in the line of duty & not to be 4. Firmness – being alert to the actions of others
worn outside the specified department in a positive, confident way;
5. Permissiveness – understanding of motives &
the feelings expressed in behavior whether they
are or not applicable;

6. Limit Setting – knowing the value of her


influence;

7. Sincerity – acting naturally, recognizing one’s


anger, fears & other feeling

8. Competence – approaching problems


intellectually rather than emotionally;

4. CHARM

To acquire charm, one needs to cultivate the following:

• Voice

• Manner

• Heart

• Intelligence Poise

Requirements for Development of Poise:

A. Calmness & composure

– Face reality

– Avoid emotional flare-ups

B. Control of Temper

– Think before acting

– Avoid verbal & physical aggressiveness

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