Why the Role of a Nurse Is Constantly Evolving
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In the past, a nurse used to be considered an assistant to a doctor. No more, no less. It was simple, didn't require as much training or knowledge, and generally specialized in the care aspect of healthcare instead of the medical side.
However, as the years go by, nurses have taken on a more active role in hospitals. In fact, many nurses have studied to become nurse practitioners. This is a sort of advanced nursing role that is a step up from a regular nurse but isn’t quite on the level of being a doctor.
What’s the purpose of a nurse practitioner?
It greatly speeds up wait times at clinics and hospitals and is now a common path of advancement for nurses.
What will future nurses have to worry about?
This will likely involve learning how to use new technological tools and potentially working in tandem with the technologies to provide an even greater level of care to all patients.
Infographic: Regis College