ROLE OF CHILD
HEALTH NURSE
BINAL JOSHI
M. Sc. PEDIATRIC NURSING
PRIMARY CARE GIVER
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HEALTH EDUCATOR
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NURSE COUNCELLER
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SOCIAL WORKER
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TEAM CO ORDINATOR
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TEAM COLLABERATOR
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MANAGER
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CHILD CARE ADVOCATE
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RECREATIONIST
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NURSE CONSULTANT
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RESEARCHER
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EXPANDED
ROLE OF
NURSES
MEANING
Expanded role of nursing means
engagement of nurse role within the
boundaries of nurse.
It is the responsibility assumed by a
nurse within field of practice
autonomy.
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ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (APN)
generally the most independent functioning nurse.
Has a master’s degree in nursing, advanced education in
pharmacology and physical assessment, and certification
and expertise in specialized area of practice.
CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST
Nursing expertise in a specialized area of practice
(medical-surgical nursing, psychiatric and mental health
nursing, pediatric nursing, community health nursing,
gerontogic nursing).
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NURSE PRACTITIONER
Role of the nurse practitioner is an
extension of the nurses basic care giving
role.
• Acute Care Practitioner
• Adult Nurse Practitioner
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Women’s Health Practitioner
• Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
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NURSING ADMINISTRATOR
Manages client care and the delivery of
specific nursing services within a health
care agency.
Begins with positions such as the
charge nurse or assistant nurse
manager, then nurse manager of a
specific patient care area.
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NURSE RESEARCHER
Investigates problems to improve
nursing care and to further define
and expand the scope of nursing
practice.
May be employed in an academic
setting, hospital, or independent
professional or community service
agency.
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SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE
Goal – Superior educational success
by enhancing health.
Functions:
Direct caregiver
Case finder
Consultant
Counselor
Health Educator
Researcher
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
Specialty practice that provides for and delivery of health
and safety programs and services to workers, worker
population and community groups.
Function:
Promotion and restoration of health
Prevention of illness and injury and
Protection from work related and environmental
hazards.
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PARISH NURSE
The role that gathers in churches,
cathedrals, temples, mosques, and
acknowledge common faith
traditions.
Respond to health an wellness needs
within the context of populations of
faith community.
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Functions:
Provider of spiritual care
Health Counselor
Health Advocate
Health Educator
Facilitator of Support Groups
Trainer or Volunteers
Liaison to community resources and
referral agent.
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PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
A registered nurse with special training
community health.
Function:
Health Advocate
Care Manager
Referral Resource
Health Educator
Direct Primary Caregivers
Communicable Disease Control
Disaster Preparedness
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HOME CARE NURSE
A nurse who provides periodic care to
patients within their home
environment as ordered by the
physician.
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Function:
Health Maintenance
Education
Illness Prevention
Diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Palliation and rehabilitation.
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PRIVATE DUTY NURSE
A registered nurse or a licensed
practical nurse who provide nursing
services to patients at home or any
other setting in accordance with
physician orders.
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HOSPICE NURSE
Is one who provides a family centered care and allows clients
to live and remain at homes with comfort, independence and
dignity, while alleviating the strains caused by terminal phase
i.e. at the time of death.
Function:
Pain & symptom control.
Spiritual Care
Home Care and impatient Care
Family Conferences
Co-ordination of Care
Bereavement Care
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REHABILITATION NURSE
A nurse who specializes in assisting persons with
disabilities and chronic illness to attain optimal
function, health and adapt to an altered life style.
Monitors standards and procedures for the control
and prevention of infectious diseases and other
conditions of public health significance including
nosocomial infections.
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NURSE EPIDEMIOLOGIST (INFECTION
CONTROL NURSE)
Conducts epidemiologic investigations
Provides education (communicable diseases).
Provides ongoing in-service training
Recommendations on isolated infection
Conducts study to determine risk fators leading to
infection
Conducts surveillance of infecion outbreaks.
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MILITARY NURSE
One who provides care to military
personnnel and their families.
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AEROSPACE NURSE
A nurse who provides comprehensive
nursing care for all types patients during
aero medical evacuation and airlift flight.
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TELE NURSE
One who carries out telephonic
communications with the patient.
Function:
Patient’s questions regarding his
or her family member’s medical
care or treatment.
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DISASTER NURSING
Defined as the adaptation of professional
nursing skills in recognizing and meeting
the nursing, physical, emotional and
social needs resulting from a disaster.
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FORENSIC NURSE
One who is suspected to be
acquainted with the basics of
forensic medicine so as to handle
and preserve the evidentiary
materials.
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PEACE NURSE CORPS
A nurse who performs variety of
nursing activities, including
immunization, periodic health
evaluation and preventive
treatments
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Function:
Prevention and health education
Plan, coordinate and provide
health education to Volunteers.
Provide preventive health
services including immunization,
periodic health evaluations and
preventive treatments.
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PRISON NURSE
Registered nurse who works in a
prison.
Can either be employed directly by
prison service or can work in the
other areas and spend part of their
working week in the prison health
care.
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Functions:
Delivers high quality treatment
and care within a custodial
setting, while maintaining a
secure and safe environment.
Improves health behavior, mental
health of prisoners which have a
significant impact on preventing
re-offending.
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