Nurses manage the day-to-day care of patients, administering them the prescribed medicines and teaching them to take care of themselves. Nurses also have to keep a watchful eye on patients and keep track of any changes in their physical condition, mental attitude, reaction to drugs or other treatment.
Skills Needed
* An inherent desire to take care of the ill and the infirm
* Emotional strength
* Ability to work for long hours
* Logical and analogical reasoning powers
* Ability to empathise rather than sympathise with the patient
* Technical competence and a comfort level with new technology
Responsibilities
* Providing direct care to patients.
* Discussing treatment options with patients.
* Asking patients about their medical history and current symptoms to help determine any underlying issues.
* Administering IVs.
* Administering medication.
* Supervising the work of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
Minimum Requirements
After Class X, one can do ANM (auxiliary nursing and midwifery). It is a two-year diploma programme. One may also do the three-and-a-half year diploma in general nursing and midwifery (GNM) after Class XII. A physical sciences and biology combination is required in the Plus Two level to do the four-year BSc nursing programme. This can be followed up with an MSc, MPhil and PhD for career growth.
Typical Day in the Life of a Nurse
Depending on day or night shifts, the job duties of a Registered Nurse can include:
* Providing direct care to patients.
* Discussing treatment options with patients.
* Asking patients about their medical history and current symptoms to help determine any underlying issues.
* Administering IVs.
* Administering medication.
* Supervising the work of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses.
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