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Nursing

NATURE OF THE PROFESSION

Nurses care for individuals, families, and the community by restoring health, alleviating suffering, and promoting wellness. They are a critical resource in patient care because they consider the emotional and mental, as well as the physical, aspects of patients. Nurses perform both lifesaving and routine duties, all of which are extremely challenging. Nursing professionals are in great demand. Individuals will find many career paths within this field, all with different education, training, and certification requirements.


NURSING CAREERS