What makes a good nurse?

People choose nursing as a career are mostly because of family influence, work opportunities and the need to care and help others (Jirwe & Rudman 2012; McLaughlin et al. 2010; Mooney et al. 2008). Bearing in mind that nursing is influenced by the demand of society and social reforms, providing the definition of nursing is vital in order for nurses, other professionals and service users to know and understand the generic role of a nurse (Hall & Ritchie 2011).