Nursing Essay

Please select three of the S.P.I.R.I.T values and describe an event(s) from your professional, academic or work life that demonstrates you exhibiting the value. Conclude the essay by stating how your abilities will translate into your contributions to patient care excellence at Medstar Washington Hospital Center (MWHC).

Service – Anticipates and meets the needs of our, patients, physicians and co-workers.

Patient First – Delivers the best to every patient every day. The patient is the first priority in everything we do.

Integrity – Communicates openly and honestly; builds trust and conducts self-according to the highest ethical standards. 

Respect – Treats each individual with the highest professionalism and dignity.

Innovation – Embraces change and works to improve all we do; discovers valuable improvements that help us all to prosper.

Teamwork – Builds on the collective strength and diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect.