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Duties As A Nurse- is to provide holistic care

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Duties As A Nurse- is to provide holistic care

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Holistic Health Care- a system of comprehensive or total patient care that considers the physical, emotional, social, economic, and spiritual needs of the person; his or her response to illness; and the effect of the illness on the ability to meet self-care needs. This also includes the family needs and understand for effective patient care and being competent in skills.

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According to the Outlook Occupational handbook uties includes:

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According to the Outlook Occupational handbook uties includes:

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Assess patients’ conditions

Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms

Observe patients and record the observations

Administer patients’ medicines and treatments

Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute information to existing plans

Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals

Operate and monitor medical equipment

Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results

Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries

Explain what to do at home after treatment

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To become licensed, nurses must graduate from an accredited nursing program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Nurses may become certified in specialty areas, such as ambulatory care, gerontology, and pediatrics,  which qualifies for additional pay. In addition,  a registered nursing positions may require certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), basic life support (BLS) certification, and/or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).

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Education for Nursing depends on the type of nurse one choose to be.
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In all nursing education programs, students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology, and other social and behavioral sciences, as well as in liberal arts. Which can be obtain at a Technical College.

ADN and diploma programs 2 to 3 years to complete. (Tech Program)
Diploma programs are typically offered by hospitals or medical center.
ADNś can bridge to a BSN to Masters.

BSN- Bachelor’s degree programs 4 year college usually include additional education in the physical and social sciences, communication, leadership, and critical thinking. A bachelor’s degree or higher is often necessary for administrative positions, research, consulting, and teaching.

Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) must earn a master’s degree in nursing and typically already have 1 or more years of work experience as an RN or in a related field. CNSs who conduct research typically need a doctoral degree.

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Work Environment is Based on Types of Nursing

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Work Environment is Based on Types of Nursing

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Addiction nurses care for patients who need help to overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, and other substances. (Rehabilitation Centers)
Cardiovascular nurses care for patients with heart disease and people who have had heart surgery.
Critical care nurses work in intensive-care units in hospitals, providing care to patients with serious, complex, and acute illnesses and injuries that need very close monitoring and treatment.
Genetics nurses provide screening, counseling, and treatment for patients with genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis.
Neonatology nurses take care of newborn babies. (Hospital)
Nephrology nurses care for kidney-related health issues. (Dialysis, Hospital)
Public health nurses promote health by educating signs and symptoms of disease or managing chronic health conditions. They also do health screenings, immunization clinics, blood drives, or other community outreach programs.
Rehabilitation nurses care for patients with temporary or permanent disabilities. (Nursing Facility)

Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). They provide direct patient care in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health or pediatrics. CNSs also provide indirect care, by working with other nurses and various other staff to improve the quality of care that patients receive. They often serve in leadership roles and may educate and advise other nursing staff. CNSs also may conduct research and may advocate for certain policies.

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Because patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities need round-the-clock care, nurses in these settings usually work in shifts, covering all 24 hours in 12 and eight hour shifts. They may work nights, weekends, and holidays. They may be on call, which means that they are on duty and must be available to work on short notice which varies week to week. Nurses who work in offices, schools, and other places that do not provide 24-hour care are more likely to work regular business hours.

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Demand of nurses is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations related to the high demand for nurses which consist of an increase in aging population, home health because of early discharge related to financial pressure from insurance companies, long term facilities for rehab and disabled patients, as well as outpatient care centers. The need for nurses will continue to rise day to day.

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Median annual wages as of May 2016 according to the US Burea of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics is as follows:

Health diagnosing and treating practitioners $77,980
Registered nurses $68,450
Total, all occupations $37,040

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited January 30, 2018).