Nurses have an important role when it comes to patient care and hospital functionality. They are flexible and are able to help with promoting wellness to fighting diseases. They work from hospitals, clinics, health programs, and even home care. While nurses may not be doctors, they still have an equally important role in healthcare.
Patient Care:
Nurses are in charge of face to face communication with the patient for the basics of their visit. This can consist of giving medications, taking vitals (weight, temperature, blood oxygen, etc), aiding with daily activities, and more. Nurses generally provide as a line of communication between the doctor and patient. This can help guarantee that their concerns get answered.
Collaboration:
Nurses help communicate with other healthcare professionals to create a good care plan for the patient. They can help put together medical records and can insure that the patients wants or concerns are met.
Education:
When nurses talk to patients, they can educate and create awareness. They can inform about medical conditions, treatments, and how to address chronic conditions daily. Nurses take lead when discussing with a patient to help create a more comfortable space to talk about difficult topics. Nurses can also help promote wellness and healthy lifestyles.
Specialized Fields:
Nurses can help focus on specific fields as well. Some fields they may specialize in are pediatric nursing, public health nursing, critical care nursing, and much more. With nurses in specific fields, it helps allow those kinds of issues to be resolved efficiently and with quality care.
Sources:
https://absn.mercer.edu/blog/why-the-role-of-nurses-is-important-in-healthcare/
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/what-is-nursing/
https://www.cdc.gov/nerd-academy/pdfs/module-7-career-spotlight-infection-public-health-nurse.pdf Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board