What nursing skill is the most difficult to master? (2024)

January 19th, 2022

Critical thinking,it takes experience

Karen T. — ADN/ASN, 7 yrs

Florida

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January 23rd, 2022

I would also say critical thinking mainly relating to time management.

David G. — BS/BSN, 10 yrs

Maryland

January 24th, 2022

Time management. Most nurses aren’t able to identify which task is time consuming, has high priority or which tasks to complete first or later. There’s a lot of multitasking in nursing which makes it difficult for nurses to manage their time.

Kompani G. — LPN

California

December 4th, 2023

Working with your peers and managers. Early on in your nursing career you may find it challenging. Some like to throw their attitude around. Others are their for the paycheck only.

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Robert S. — MSN, 42 yrs

Texas

November 28th, 2022

Definitely time management in a crisis and remaining in control of your stress so you have the ability to think critically. Also… July and new residents. 😉

Kelly M. — BS/BSN

Maryland

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