As Kaiser Permanente Nurses, we are committed to being: Compassionate: we recognize and offer comfort to ease pain and suffering Authentic: we act genuine and maintain a calm presence Responsible: we take accountability for our actions and honor our commitments Intentional: we act with integrity and respond with respect Nurturing: we demonstrate the capacity for understanding and kindness Growth-oriented: we pursue self development and lifelong learning Excerpt from: Caritas in Action: How Caring Science informs and inspires the nursing process and affirms the commitments of Kaiser Permanente Nurses to provide our patients and their families exceptional care (Dec 2012) Copyright 2012 Kaiser Permanente, NCAL Patient Care Services