How to be more productive as a nurse advisor

Nurse advisors often have many tasks to juggle at any given moment. Sometimes, it’s hard to complete all these tasks, and a few are left to fall to the wayside. However, there are ways to keep a healthy balance at work. Some methods can be implemented to keep your sanity in check and improve productivity. To help you make the most of your nurse advisor role so that you continue to enjoy your work and give it your all, we’ve highlighted ways to boost productivity whilst alleviating pressure.

Make sure you are in a good mental and emotional state

The best way you can give your nurse advisor role your all is to take care of yourself. When you are in a good frame of mind, your abilities to think clearer and take effective action are heightened. According to the World Health Organisation, employees who have good mental health are more productive and happier at work.

This means that your first step towards productivity is to relax! Take time in your day to gather your wits, grab some fresh air, exercise, or meditate. Adopt healthy habits that boost your well-being and encourage you to have the energy and drive needed to live a happy life. From getting enough sleep to eating wholesome foods; taking care of yourself and your work ethic will improve. Interestingly, a healthy balanced diet boosts overall performance by 25 per cent. 

Don’t shy away from asking for help

Successful people don’t get to where they are on their own, they ask for help. As a nurse advisor, it’s important that you build your network and form relationships with co-workers so that you have a thriving support system. Not only will you be able to learn and grow under this support, but you’ll also have a team of associates to who you can reach out when you need a healthcare assistant.  

Speaking of help, don’t shy away from technology. When it comes to productivity as a nurse advisor, technology can have a significant impact. There are hundreds of software programs available that can assist you with data collection, streamlined communication, and automated marketing. In fact, Forbes Magazine deems technology as a “considerable determinant of productivity.” Its research confirms that the right tools will enable you to maximize your potential while streamlining your workflow.

Improve communication

One other factor that can hinder your productivity is poor or insufficient communication. If there is a lack of understanding between you and your clients or you and your co-workers, then your productivity may be in poor form. A silly misunderstanding could cost you a whole day’s worth of work.

The good news: there are many things you, as a nursing advisor, can do to combat poor communication. For example, you can write out task descriptions clearly and run them by any necessary parties before you action them. You can also make it a habit to check in with your clients or patients and ask how things are. Last, leverage technology to boost your communication and capture data in real-time. Improving communications can prove valuable for your productivity and provides higher morale.

Improve healthcare with IQVIA

At IQVIA, we’re working hard to make a positive impact on healthcare sectors, and we’ve made it a priority to connect the most passionate, driven nurse advisors to the best nurse advisor specialist jobs. If you’re interested in joining our network of healthcare professionals so that you can be part of this change, then we invite you to browse our current nurse advisor specialist vacancies. Or if you’re looking for more career advice, find out how to build excellent relationships as a nurse advisor.