{"id":591,"date":"2021-04-19T15:20:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-19T15:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=591"},"modified":"2026-02-24T14:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T22:30:39","slug":"how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should","title":{"rendered":"How to Practice Empathy as a Nurse (and Why You Should)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#Empathy_vs_Sympathy_in_Nursing_Whats_the_difference\" >Empathy vs. Sympathy in Nursing: What\u2019s the difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#Why_is_empathy_important_for_nurses_to_develop\" >Why is empathy important for nurses to develop?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#How_Clients_Benefit_from_Nurses_Who_Practice_Empathy\" >How Clients Benefit from Nurses Who Practice Empathy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#1_Lower_Client_Distress\" >1. Lower Client Distress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#2_Higher_Client_Satisfaction\" >2. Higher Client Satisfaction&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#3_Increased_Client_Compliance\" >3. Increased Client Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#4_Positive_Health_Outcomes\" >4. Positive Health Outcomes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#The_Benefits_of_Empathy\" >The Benefits of Empathy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#1_Fewer_Malpractice_Complaints\" >1. Fewer Malpractice Complaints&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#2_Emotional_Resilience\" >2. Emotional Resilience&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#3_Increased_Professional_Satisfaction\" >3. Increased Professional Satisfaction&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#4_Increased_Efficiency\" >4. Increased Efficiency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#Where_and_How_to_Have_Empathy\" >Where and How to Have Empathy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#Empathy_is_as_Easy_as_Spelling_NURSE\" >Empathy is as Easy as Spelling N.U.R.S.E.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/how-to-practice-empathy-as-a-nurse-and-why-you-should\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Empathy in nursing is vital because it\u2019s what patients look for from caregivers. Empathy has a major role in safe client care, positive outcomes, building rapport, and even job satisfaction.\u00a0But what does empathy mean in nursing, and how can you practice empathy as a nurse?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empathy_vs_Sympathy_in_Nursing_Whats_the_difference\"><\/span>Empathy vs. Sympathy in Nursing: What\u2019s the difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The differences between these two terms often spark <strong>debates <\/strong>and <strong>confusion<\/strong>. While they&#8217;re often used <strong>interchangeably<\/strong>, they&#8217;re actually very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sympathy<\/strong> is recognizing someone else\u2019s suffering and feeling concern for them while remaining emotionally separate from their experience. You care that they are hurting, but you observe their pain from the outside rather than sharing in it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empathy<\/strong> is the ability to understand and connect with another person\u2019s feelings and perspective. Instead of feeling sorry for them, you relate to their emotional experience by putting yourself in their place and, to some extent, sharing what they feel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/25\/approaching-patient-encounters-with-compassion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Approaching client encounters with compassion<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is also an empathic response, but it\u2019s more focused on the willingness to pursue clients\u2019 well-being in a <strong>therapeutic <\/strong>way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_empathy_important_for_nurses_to_develop\"><\/span>Why is empathy important for nurses to develop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you become a nurse, you learn to connect with the client <strong>intellectually <\/strong>to provide <strong>individualized, quality care<\/strong>. You also need to <strong>connect emotionally<\/strong> with each client to provide care to not only their&nbsp;<em><strong>physical&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><strong>well-being<\/strong> but also their&nbsp;<em><strong>emotional&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><strong>well-being<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>empathetic response<\/strong> helps you <strong>alleviate suffering<\/strong> and <strong>build a trusting relationship <\/strong>with those in your care, <strong>ensuring their safety, outcomes, and compliance. <\/strong>It\u2019s also essential to your <strong>growth, well-being, efficiency, teamwork, <\/strong>and <strong>collaboration skills.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Clients_Benefit_from_Nurses_Who_Practice_Empathy\"><\/span>How Clients Benefit from Nurses Who Practice Empathy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lower_Client_Distress\"><\/span>1. Lower Client Distress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clients are much <strong>more at ease<\/strong> when they feel you&#8217;ve <strong>acknowledged their feelings<\/strong> and are <strong>answering their questions<\/strong>. <strong>Empathetic listening creates safe, honest, and trusting communication<\/strong>, so people feel heard and can deal better with <strong>difficult emotions<\/strong>, leading to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9997980\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">better patient outcomes<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Higher_Client_Satisfaction\"><\/span>2. Higher Client Satisfaction&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/healthcare.mckinsey.com\/measuring-patient-experience-lessons-other-industries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study on client experience<\/a>, <strong>empathy ranked higher<\/strong> for clients than <strong>pain management, room environment, or outcomes of care<\/strong> as measures of <strong>satisfaction<\/strong>. For clients, <strong>active listening<\/strong> and an <strong>empathetic approach<\/strong> nurture a <strong>positive perception of the quality<\/strong> of their experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Increased_Client_Compliance\"><\/span>3. Increased Client Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you respond empathically, clients tend to <strong>share more accurate <\/strong>and <strong>in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/11-tips-for-taking-a-patient-history\">medical histories<\/a>.<\/strong> They also <strong>feel more satisfied <\/strong>and more <strong>compliant <\/strong>with their medical regimen because they <strong>trust you<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Positive_Health_Outcomes\"><\/span>4. Positive Health Outcomes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>lack of empathy <\/strong>can lead to <strong>dangerous communication failures<\/strong>. So <strong>empathy <\/strong>not only <strong>decreases the risk of client harm<\/strong> but also <strong>lowers anxiety and distress<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>hope, compliance, and better outcomes<\/strong>. An example of this includes&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3529296\/#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20good%20correlation,delivers%20significantly%20better%20clinical%20outcomes.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>quicker healing in clients with diabetes<\/strong> or the <\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3529296\/#:~:text=There%20is%20a%20good%20correlation,delivers%20significantly%20better%20clinical%20outcomes.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">common cold<\/a>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Clinician&#039;s Corner: Tips on empathetic listening for clinicians\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VL_J6ZpbjcE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Empathetic_listening_for_clinicians?playlist=cliniciancorner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong><em>\u2192 Get more tips on empathetic listening for clinicians.<\/em><\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Empathy\"><\/span>The Benefits of Empathy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fewer_Malpractice_Complaints\"><\/span>1. Fewer Malpractice Complaints&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caring for clients with <strong>warmth, kindness, and reassurance<\/strong> while <strong>communicating transparently,<\/strong> in addition to <strong>understanding their feelings<\/strong>, is an effective way to avoid&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/02\/23\/5-easily-avoidable-medical-malpractice-cases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>malpractice claims<\/strong><\/a>. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Emotional_Resilience\"><\/span>2. Emotional Resilience&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Empathic communication<\/strong> is also associated with <strong>good health,\u00a0resilience, and well-being<\/strong> because it helps you <strong>regulate <\/strong>and <strong>recognize <\/strong>your own <strong>emotions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Increased_Professional_Satisfaction\"><\/span>3. Increased Professional Satisfaction&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A baseline level of <strong>emotional attunement <\/strong>is <strong>beneficial <\/strong>for your professional <strong>quality of life<\/strong>. At the same time, <strong>seeing positive results<\/strong> in your practice gives you a great <strong>sense of success<\/strong> in the long run. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Increased_Efficiency\"><\/span>4. Increased Efficiency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nurses who are <strong>aware of<\/strong> each client\u2019s needs and are <strong>attentive to<\/strong> routine tasks can <strong>prevent medical errors or injuries<\/strong>. Empathy also increases <strong>client compliance<\/strong>, which helps <strong>reduce readmission rates <\/strong>and <strong>potential costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_and_How_to_Have_Empathy\"><\/span>Where and How to Have Empathy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many opportunities to gain <strong>empathic experience<\/strong> in nursing. Nurses are the healthcare workers who spend the majority of their time with patients, which provides ample opportunity to improve your <strong>empathic response.<\/strong> But how can you learn to <strong>practice <\/strong>it? The first step is to <strong>show genuine curiosity and ask!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Be curious:<\/strong>&nbsp;let\u2019s say you meet with a client who is <strong>sitting back, distracted, or anxiously looking down.<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>\u201cIs there something on your mind you want to talk about?\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>is a great start for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your feelings:<\/strong>\u00a0let\u2019s say you are in a good mood and you meet with a <strong>client who looks depressed<\/strong>. It\u2019s best to <strong>adjust your feelings<\/strong> and ask directly, but kindly:\u00a0<em>\u201cAre you feeling down? \u201d<\/em>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Listen:<\/strong>\u00a0you often meet with families as well. Let\u2019s say you <strong>talk to a parent,<\/strong> and their <strong>teenager is angry or rolling their eyes<\/strong>. Try to get their attention and ask:\u00a0<em>\u201cHey, why don\u2019t you tell me what happened? I want to hear it from you.\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Show empathy:<\/strong>\u00a0let\u2019s say you meet a client who\u2019s <strong>frustrated<\/strong> because they <strong>went to other doctors<\/strong> before and <strong>didn\u2019t get help<\/strong>. You can <strong>show understanding<\/strong> and say:\u00a0<em>\u201cI cannot imagine how frustrating it must be, but it matters, and I\u2019m sorry it happened.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These examples are about <strong>setting aside your own perceptions<\/strong> of the client\u2019s experience, identifying <strong>non-verbal cues<\/strong> from your clients, and <strong>inquiring about experiences <\/strong>to gain a better understanding. This process is not easy, but that\u2019s why you want to keep practicing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/10-Nursing_Empathy_Mnemonic.png?w=1024\" alt=\"Name or mirror the emotion\nUnderstand the emotion\nRespect the patient\/client\nSupport the patient\/client using powerful words\nExplore the emotion further \" class=\"wp-image-8192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/10-Nursing_Empathy_Mnemonic.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/10-Nursing_Empathy_Mnemonic.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/10-Nursing_Empathy_Mnemonic.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/10-Nursing_Empathy_Mnemonic.png?resize=768,768 768w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/04\/10-Nursing_Empathy_Mnemonic.png?resize=1024,1024 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Empathy_is_as_Easy_as_Spelling_NURSE\"><\/span>Empathy is as Easy as Spelling N.U.R.S.E.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a few <strong>barriers to empathy<\/strong> in nursing communication: the <strong>high number of clients<\/strong> to care for, the <strong>short time you have<\/strong> for each of them, and a <strong>lack of proper education in empathy<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, clients appreciate not only <strong>what you say or do<\/strong> <strong>but how you say and do it<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s a <strong>tool <\/strong>you can use <strong>to respond to your clients<\/strong> with empathy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><u>N<\/u><\/strong>ame or mirror the emotion (Ex: \u201c<em>You seem very stressed.\u201d<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>U<\/u><\/strong>nderstand the emotion (Ex:&nbsp;<em>\u201cIt can be stressful to wait for your blood tests when it\u2019s about your health.\u201d<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>R<\/u><\/strong>espect the client (Ex: \u201c<em>You did a great job with telling us how you feel and coming here to do these tests.\u201d<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>S<\/u><\/strong>upport the client using powerful words (Ex:&nbsp;<em>\u201cI will let you know about your results as soon as we have them, and we\u2019ll decide the next steps together.\u201d<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><u>E<\/u><\/strong>xplore the emotion further (Ex:&nbsp;<em>\u201cIs there something else on your mind that bothers you?\u201d<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Learning empathy takes time.<\/strong> But with <strong>patience, practice,<\/strong> and the best learning experience with Osmosis, you\u2019ll be able to <strong>help your clients <\/strong>and <strong>enjoy your profession.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Empathy involves understanding and sharing patients\u2019 feelings (empathy is understanding and sharing feelings; sympathy is feeling concern or pity without fully relating to them or their emotions).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empathetic care improves patient comfort, compliance, and outcomes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active listening and recognizing nonverbal cues strengthen empathy.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the N.U.R.S.E. acronym to guide empathetic responses.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developing empathy requires practice, patience, and self-awareness.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/rn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/30.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/30.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/30.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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