<p>A nurse is a healthcare professional who helps maintain health and prevent diseases in the environment, community, and society at large π. Ever wondered why anytime you go to the hospital for a medical purpose, the first person you meet and talk to is always a nurse? π€ This is to show that nurses serve as the networking agents to other healthcare professionals in the hospital πΌ.</p>
<p>Nurses are not just individuals who go to school to study and get a certificate π. Nurses are people who have passion in what they do β€οΈ. One essential criterion in studying nursing is that "you must know what you are doing, and you must pass through school, not school passing through you" πͺ.</p>
<p>Nursing as a course studied in the university has other courses they learn, such as anatomy, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, and the main nursing courses π. All these sum up together to make nursing a profession π.</p><p><br></p><p>As a nursing student, you can't have an exam and decide to write whatever you have in your head π€―. You must read for the exam to get a good result π.</p>
<p>Roles of Nurses π€</p>
<p>(A) Assessing patient physical and emotional needs ποΈββοΈ</p>
<p>(B) Developing and implementing care plans π</p>
<p>(C) Administering medications and treatment π</p>
<p>(D) Monitoring patient vital signs and health status π</p>
<p>(E) Providing education and support to patients and their families πͺ</p>
<p>(F) Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care π₯</p>
<p>(G) Advocating for patients' rights and interests π«</p>
<p>Importance of Having Nurses in Society π</p>
<p>1. Improved patient outcome: Nurses help prevent complications and manage health conditions π₯</p>
<p>2. Enhanced patient experience: Nurses spend more time with patients, providing emotional support and problem-solving π</p>
<p>3. Increased access to care: Nurses provide healthcare services in emergency cases, outside health facilities, and in underserved areas π</p>
<p>Nursing Challenges π¨</p>
<p>1. Shortage of staff and high patient-to-nurse ratio π«</p>
<p>2. Burnout and fatigue π΄</p>
<p>3. Limited resources and budget constraints πΈ</p>
<p>4. Complex and evolving healthcare needs π€―</p>
<p>5. Workplace violence and belittling of nurses π«</p>
<p>How to Help Nurses Overcome These Challenges πͺ</p>
<p>1. Invest in nurse staffing and retention πΌ</p>
<p>2. Promote nurses' well-being: provide resources and support to mitigate burnout and fatigue π§ββοΈ</p>
<p>3. Support nurse-led care: empower nurses to take on leadership roles and provide primary care and specialty care π©ββοΈ</p>
<p>4. Advocate for nurse-friendly policies: support policies that promote nurse staffing and retention, and raise funds to build more nursing schools π</p>
<p>5. A good working environment: treat nurses with respect and integrity, and prevent bullying and ill-treatment in healthcare facilities π«</p>
<p>Evolution of Nursing π</p>
<p>Nursing is practiced the same way all around the world π. Nursing ethics, mode of profession, dressing, patient care, and education are all essential aspects of the profession π€. While technology advances, nursing remains a profession that requires care, compassion, and human interaction β€οΈ. Can robots or AI replace nurses? π€ Probably not, when it comes to showing sympathy, love, and care π.</p>
<p>Conclusion π</p>
<p>Nursing is a vital health profession that plays a critical role in the healthcare system π₯. Nurses are essential to delivering high-quality patient care, promoting health and wellness, and advocating for patients' rights and interests πͺ. By addressing the challenges nurses face and supporting their well-being and professional development, we can ensure a strong and sustainable nursing workforce that benefits individuals, families, communities, and society π.</p>