Overview of Nursing Profession

Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on providing care to individuals, families, and communities.
Nurses work in various settings including hospitals, clinics, schools, and community health organizations.

Patient Care: Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
Advocacy: Advocate for patient rights, preferences, and well-being.
Education: Educate patients and families about health conditions and promote health literacy.
Collaboration: Work with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Registered Nurse (RN): Provides patient care and education; requires an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Provides basic patient care under the supervision of RNs; requires a diploma in practical nursing.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Includes Nurse Practitioners (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Anesthetists; requires a master's or doctoral degree.
Specialty Nursing: Focuses on specific areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, and critical care.

Clinical Skills: Proficiency in medical procedures and technology.
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to assess situations and make informed decisions.
Compassion and Empathy: Providing emotional support and understanding to patients.

Assessment: Collect data about the patient’s health status.
Diagnosis: Identify health problems based on assessment data.
Planning: Develop a plan of care with measurable goals.
Implementation: Execute the nursing interventions.
Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of the care provided and modify the plan as necessary.

Licensure: Nurses must obtain licensing through national and state examinations (e.g., NCLEX-RN).
Continuing Education: Ongoing training and education necessary for maintaining licensure and staying updated on medical advancements.
Specialization: Opportunity to pursue certifications in specialized areas to enhance skills and career prospects.

Adhere to the standards of practice and ethical guidelines established by nursing organizations.
Understand legal responsibilities related to patient care, confidentiality, informed consent, and documentation.

Increasing use of technology and telehealth services.
Emphasis on holistic and patient-centered care approaches.
Growing need for nurses in response to aging populations and chronic disease prevalence.

Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on providing care to individuals, families, and communities.
Nurses work in various settings including hospitals, clinics, schools, and community health organizations.

Nurses assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
They advocate for patient rights, preferences, and well-being.
Nurses educate patients and families about health conditions and promote health literacy.
They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Registered Nurse (RN): Provides patient care and education. Requires an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Provides basic patient care under the supervision of RNs. Requires a diploma in practical nursing.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN): Includes Nurse Practitioners (NP), Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS), Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Anesthetists. Requires a master's or doctoral degree.
Specialty Nursing: Focuses on specific areas such as pediatrics, geriatrics, oncology, and critical care.

Clinical Skills: Proficiency in medical procedures and technology.
Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to assess situations and make informed decisions.
Compassion and Empathy: Providing emotional support and understanding to patients.

Assessment: Collect data about the patient’s health status.
Diagnosis: Identify health problems based on assessment data.
Planning: Develop a plan of care with measurable goals.
Implementation: Execute the nursing interventions.
Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of the care provided and modify the plan as necessary.

Licensure: Nurses must obtain licensing through national and state examinations (e.g., NCLEX-RN).
Continuing Education: Ongoing training and education is necessary for maintaining licensure and staying updated on medical advancements.
Specialization: Opportunity to pursue certifications in specialized areas to enhance skills and career prospects.

Nurses adhere to standards of practice and ethical guidelines established by nursing organizations.
Nurses understand legal responsibilities related to patient care, confidentiality, informed consent, and documentation.

Increasing use of technology and telehealth services.
Emphasis on holistic and patient-centered care approaches.
Growing need for nurses in response to aging populations and chronic disease prevalence.