What are responsibility for nurses?

Patient care responsibilities

- Providing direct care to patients, such as administering medications, providing wound care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting those who are eating.

- Assessing patients' health status and needs, and developing and implementing nursing care plans.

- Educating patients and their families about their health conditions, treatments, and medications.

- Promoting patients' independence and self-care skills.

-Providing emotional support to patients and their families.

-Advocating for patients' rights.

Collaboration and communication responsibilities

- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and physical therapists to provide comprehensive patient care.

- Communicating with patients and their families about their care plans and progress.

- Documenting patient care in a clear, accurate, and timely manner.

Professional development responsibilities

- Staying current with the latest nursing knowledge and skills through continuing education.

-Participating in professional development activities, such as conferences, workshops, and seminars.

- Engaging in peer review and mentoring.

Leadership and management responsibilities

- Leading and supervising other nurses and healthcare professionals.

- Managing patient care units and resources.

- Developing and implementing nursing care policies and procedures.

- Advocating for the nursing profession.