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My Career as a Nurse . By Kim Jones . You ask what does a nurse do well let me explain my job to you. .
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My Career as a Nurse By Kim Jones
You ask what does a nurse do well let me explain my job to you. • Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. • Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008 – 09 Edition
I have chose this profession for several reasons • I like to help people • I would like to make a difference in the health care industry • To promote a healthy life style to others • To encourage people to be healthy • I like working in the medical industry, with doctors and other health care professionals
Nurses establish a plan of a care for their patients. Administer medication Maintain IV’s fluids lines Keep accurate records Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008 – 09 Edition Preoperative Nurse work in the operating room with the surgeons. Dermatology nurse work with skin disorders Geriatric nurse work with the elderly Pediatric nurse work with children Oncology nurse work with patients who have cancer Duties and Responsibilities