Who is a Nurse

Nursing is a discipline focused on assisting individuals, families and communities in attaining, re-attaining and maintaining optimal health and functioning. Modern definitions of nursing define it as a science and an art that focuses on quality of life as defined by persons and families. Nursing is not only concerned about health and functioning but with quality of living and dying, lived experience, and universal lived experiences of health.

What is the Role of the School Nurse

The role of the School Nurse has changed dramatically over the last 5 years. Gone are the days when they were no more than hand maidens to the School doctors, "nit nurses" or there for sticking plasters on grazed knees. They now have a crucial role to play themselves.

Overview

Nurses develop a plan of care, often working collaboratively with physicians, therapists, the patient, and other team members. In the United States, advanced practice nurses (APN's), such as clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners, diagnose problems and prescribe drugs or therapies.

Type of Nurses

• Licensed Practical Nurses
• Registered Nurses
• Advanced Practice Nurses

• Nature of the Work
• Working Conditions
• Employment
• Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
• Job Outlook
• Earnings 
Additional Information

Registered Nurses

• Nature of the Work
• Working Conditions
• Employment
• Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
• Job Outlook
• Earnings 
Additional Information

Advanced Practice Nurse

• How to be a successful Nurse - Advanced Practice
• What type of education and/or training do I need?
• Do I need a license or certification for this career?
• What will my job be like?
• Where could I work?
• Salary 

Nursing, Psychiatric, and Home Health Aides

• Nature of the Work
• Working Conditions
• Employment
• Training, Other Qualifications, and Advancement
• Job Outlook
• Earnings