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The 6 C's of nursing care - Coggle Diagram
The 6 C's of nursing care
Care
High quality person-entered care
Incorporate patient values (Siminoff, 2013).
Provide care to patients by listening to their wishes and being considerate to their beliefs (Collier, 2020).
Ensure the care provided is evidence-based (Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) , 2020).
Use clinical judgement to make appropriate decisions for individuals under nursing care
Courage
Addapt to changes for better quality care
Be an advocate for patients
Admit if you are wrong
Speak up if you have any concerns
Compassion
Show empathy by to understanding and emotionally recognising the feelings, motivations and intentions of others (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2015).
Maintain dignity and respect (Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) , 2020).
Show kindness and sympathy for the distress and suffering of others (Collier, 2020).
Support team members that may be experiencing problems in there personal and professional lives (Chambers & Ryder, 2009).
Competence
Keep your knowledge and skills up to date, taking part in appropriate and regular training (Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) , 2020).
Complete the necessary training before carrying out a new role
Keep your knowledge and skills up to date, taking part in appropriate and regular training (Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) , 2020).
Communication
Keep patients informed at all times about their care (Collier, 2020).
Take reasonable steps to meet people’s language and communication needs
Use a range of verbal and non-verbal communication to better understand and respond to patients needs (Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) , 2020).
Actively listen to patients needs
Be aware of potential barriers to effective communication
Commitment
Always put patients first
Promote the nursing profession
To promote a culture where improving the population’s health is a core component of the practice of all nursing, midwifery and care staff (Oxtoby, 2016).
To work with individuals, families and communities to equip them to make informed choices and manage their own health (Oxtoby, 2016).
To be centred on individuals experiencing high-value care (Oxtoby, 2016).