Health care is the most
rapidly expanding field, and those who inhabit professions within the field
will never experience recession. For many years, duties of nurses have evolved,
as they are now taking on more and more responsibilities. While disease prevention
and health promotion remain priorities for nurses, they are also taking up new
responsibilities for the welfare of their patients.
Over the last few decades,
the practice of nursing has changed beyond recognition. The evolution of their
practices and importance, has also seen change.
Working
in collaboration
Nurses are no longer
solely responsible for caring for the sick and wounded, as they are publishing
scientific research, giving TED talks, developing medical mobile applications,
actively addressing patient’s health care issues and much more. They are
working in association with their colleagues, public safety personnel, social
workers, hospital administrators and oncologists. The medical field is vast,
and they are trying to help people deal with different medical conditions in
the most effective manner.
Advanced
Technology
The advent of technology
has had a huge impact on the profession. A shift has been observed in how
patient records are maintained, how care is provided to them, and the way medications
are ordered and tracked. While some
nurses are not comfortable using the computer, internet, or a smartphone, new
nurses are well-versed in the latest technologies. It is important that any
individuals working in the profession are accustomed to digital data
implementation and retrieval.
Rise
of Nurse Practitioners
The nursing profession is
quickly becoming a broader field as nurses nowadays have greater opportunities
in pursuing a specialization. The real opportunity for a nurse lies in mastering
multifaceted complex issues that have great impact on the nation’s health care
system. Nurses will not only consider a patient’s symptoms, but also utilize
the health care database in the cloud to examine disease trends.
Related: International Nurses Association
Related: International Nurses Association
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Independent
Previously nurses would
live in the hospital they worked at, receiving on-site training. Nursing has
also been predominantly a female profession, but that has also changed. Now
nurses are given much more independence, and have more mobility than ever. They
are not expected to be dressed in a cap, skirt, and stockings, however there is
still the need to wear a uniform.
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Transparency
The nursing profession has
become more complex than ever, yet its
transparency is becoming the best feature of health care. Now, the patients
have access to all the information because nurses can be specific about the
information being shared. Previously, doctors and nurses were not ready to
share even the simplest detail, like blood pressure. This is no longer the case.
Over the years a lot have
changed, yet nurses remain on the front lines of patient care. While new
technology cannot preclude traditional care, nurses are nowadays more open to
creative options informing treatment regimens. Nurse’s remains open to learning
throughout their career and remain consistently occupied with the betterment of
their patients.
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