Nurse

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Nurses care for patients who are ill or injured. Nurses work with patients in doctors’ consulting rooms, in private hospitals as well as in public health facilities such as government hospitals and clinics. They also take care of patients in their homes as they recover from illness or accidents.

Nurses have a large variety of duties. Hospital Nurses observe patients and carry out medical treatments prescribed by the doctor. They use advanced medical equipment to monitor patients’ vital signs. They record their observations and other medical data on patients’ charts. Hospital Nurses are usually assigned to one area, such as casualty, surgery, intensive care or children’s sections.

Public Health Nurses such as Municipal Clinic Nurses work to improve the overall health of communities. They provide health care and first aid. They give injections and screenings such as blood pressure test.