Career Opportunities As A Nurse

There is no better time to enter the healthcare sector than now as we are developing more in technology and most deadly diseases as well are finding a cure now. This has increased the demand for nursing staff as well which are highly required for the assistance they provide. Thus the job market is a little tough too because of increasing competition but a lot of growth is promised indeed. As a nurse, each day will be new and you will be learning new things. By a career as a nurse, you are directly working for the people in need and thus making a huge difference.

Enrolled v/s Registered Nurse

The difference between the two is the nature of training. Both the ways are good for making a career in the field, however, there are some procedures that an enrolled nurse can only do under appropriate supervision which is not the case for a registered nurse. This is because the latter receives a more technical education.

For becoming an enrolled nurse you need to do a diploma course that is of vocational nature and you also are required to go through practical training which gives a good on the job experience. Thus your practical competency gets a good boost.

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For becoming a registered nurse, you need to do a minimum of three years of tertiary education in a Bachelor of Nursing. You receive extensive knowledge on the theoretical aspect of topics and medical care and quality to do critical thinking and evaluating a patient case by case is also developed.

Essential Skills for becoming a nurse

You need to be very compassionate and have a will to help people. But at the same time, you need to keep your emotions in check. On the more technical side, get ready to be flexible about work hours and be very good at following instructions. Have a good technical knowledge and the will to learn always with each new patient.

Duties as a Nurse

Your duties will involve following the orders and instructions by the doctor. Taking a regular check-up of the patient making sure of their general wellness and as instructed by the doctor. Also, you are required to assist them in activities as required. Sometimes personal nurses are also required to take care of the personal hygiene of the patients. Tasks like collecting blood samples will also form a part of your workday.

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