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Wherever you receive health care, you’ll find nurses. And Americans know they’re in good hands: According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 79 percent of U.S. adults rated nurses as the most ethical and honest when compared to 17 other professions requiring public trust. This marked the 21st consecutive year that nurses ranked at the top of all professions.
As Shelia McGainey Drummond of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), the Honor Society of Nursing, puts it: “Nursing isn't just a profession. It is a calling.”
We asked nurses—among them, members of STTI—for the specific things they wish their patients knew. Their answers provide insight into the ways you can partner with your nurse to stay healthy and heal during a healthcare stay.
Sources: Brenan, Megan. Nurses Retain Top Ethics ...
- Brenan, Megan. Nurses Retain Top Ethics Rating in U.S., but Below 2020 High. Gallup. January 10, 2023.
