Abstract

Assertiveness is essential to nursing profession in many ways. Nursing profession is the respectful profession which demands and shows respect for others. Assertive ways of communicating and putting ones own concerns, ideas in front of others which help to the clients care as well as for nursing profession itself. Assertive nurse defends client in every aspects. It enhances honesty and dedication in nursing profession. Assertiveness is a broad term associated with the individual from hierarchical development of life. It adds to the quality of life by adding meaning and support to ones behaviour. It adds to the quality by adding meaning and support to ones behaviour .It is not only being confident about ones words but also about ones actions, doing and behaviour exhibited in every situation of life.