“Remembering the Lady with the Lamp, Florence Nightingale’s Legacy in Healthcare preceding International Nurse Day.”
Some major job responsibilities of a nurse include:
- Maintaining care for all patients during their shift.
- Recognizing the change in a patient’s health conditions and responding appropriately.
- Recording and monitoring a patient’s vital signs.
- Promoting well-being by educating patients on self-care techniques.
- Consulting with doctors and other medical staff to determine the optimal treatment plan.
- Administering over-the-counter and non-intravenous medications.
- Changing dressings of the wounds.
- Nurturing a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to the patient and their family members.
- Operating medical equipment with accuracy.
A nurse requires both hard and soft skills to support patients through operations, develop treatment plans and offer advice on outpatient care.