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Empathy In Nursing Students: The Impact Of A Poverty Simulation, Kristen Hamblin, Gaye Ray
Empathy In Nursing Students: The Impact Of A Poverty Simulation, Kristen Hamblin, Gaye Ray
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Empathy is an essential characteristic in nursing. In fact, the skill of empathy, the ability to understand the feelings or situation of another, is of paramount importance to the nurse-patient relationship. Additionally, empathetic interactions often lead to increased patient satisfaction, compliance, and overall quality of life. Empathetic nurses are more able to identify patient needs and provide high quality care and service.