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- 3. Role : Role isa set of expected behaviors associated with a persons status or position. It includes certain behavioral right and responsibility
- 4. Trends And IssuesIn The Society Keep changing And So Is The Nursing practice And Nursing Roles
- 5. Predominant Nursing Roles HealthPromoter And Care Giver Counselor Learner And Teacher Protector And Client Advocate Resource Person Communicator Leader And Manager Case Manager Resource Consumer Clinical Decision Maker Political Advocate Colleague And Collaborator
- 6. Extended Care Facilities Extended care facilities formally called nursing homes are more often multilevel campuses that include independent living quarters for seniors and assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities and extended care facilities that provide care to clients of all age who require rehabilitation or custodial care. An extended care facility is an institutional providing intermediate and long term medical nursing or custodial care for clients recovering from acute illness or clients with chronic illness or disabilities. Extended care facilities are becoming the more popular means for managing the health care needs of the client who require additional care but do not meet the criteria for remaining in hospital nurses in extended care facilities assist others with their daily activities provide care when necessary.
- 7. Extended Role OfThe Nurse Nurses in extended care facilities assist clients with their daily activities provide care when necessary and co-ordinate rehabilitation activities. These nurses has increased responsibilities and autonomy and they are supposed to provide care in variety of settings such as hospital community etc.
- 8. Nurse Educator The nurseeducators are employed in nursing programs at educational institutions and in hospital staff development department of health care agencies and client education departments Function : • Prepare students function as a nurse • Teach current nursing practice , theory and necessary skills in labs and clinics • Provide educational program for nurses with in the institution • Teach disabled /ill clients and their families Qualification: baccalaureate degree or more advanced degrees
- 9. Critical Care Nurse Criticalcare nurse serves as a full fledged team member in patient management with a “ do the best you can” approach into a specialty based on solid body of scientific knowledge and intricate skills. Functions : • Monitor and assist various invasive , non invasive and surgical procedures • Teaching physicians • Manage patients total care • Perform defibrillation & inspect diagnostic tests Qualification : Basic BSc. or diploma in nursing & advanced reparations in critical care
- 10. Nurse Administrator Nurseadministrator manages client care and the delivery of specific nursing services with in a health care agency. Nursing administrator begins with positions such as the charge nurse or assistant nurse manager, then nurse manager of a specific patient care area Function: • Budgeting , staffing and planning programs in the institution Qualification: • Baccalaureate degree or more advanced degrees
- 11. Nurse Practitioner Nursepractitioners are currently recognized as critical component of health care reform. They employed in health care agencies or community based settings. They usually deal with non-emergency acute or chronic illnesses and provide primary ambulatory care
- 12. Nurse Midwife Aregistered nurse completed a course in midwifery and certified by corresponding National Council can be a nurse midwife. The nurse midwife gives prenatal care for the mothers and the new born. They also conduct routine pap smear, family planning and routine breast examination.
- 13. Community Health Nurse Community Health Nurse function within the communal frame work and serves the health needs of the portion of public assigned and delivers care to the community as a whole. The goal of community health nurse is to improve health of the community.
- 14. Occupational Health Nurse •Specialty practice that provides for and delivers health and safety programmes and services to workers, worker populations and community groups. Function • promotion and restoration of health, • prevention of illness and injury and • protection from work related and environmental hazards. Qualification • BSc ( N) + certification in occupational health nursing, industrial hygiene, occupation medicine and safety.
- 15. Psychiatric Nurse Itis branch of nursing that deals with mentally challenged and mentally disturbed clients and their needs in daily life as well as in social life. The role include educator, counselor, surrogate, psycho therapist and advocate.
- 16. Nurse Oncologist Advance OncologyNursing Practices is defined as the practice of expert competency and leadership in the professional care to individuals with an acute or potential diagnosis of cancer.
- 17. Medical Surgical Nurse Itis a branch of nursing that deals with the overall medical and surgical needs of the client . Functions • Assessment of the problem. • Help in diagnosis and Treatment • Administration of medication • Assistance in activity of daily living and so on
- 18. Expanded Roles OfNurse These are the responsibility assume by a nurse beyond the traditional role, ie. outside the practice Services outside the hospitals Because of increasing educational opportunity for nurses the growth of nursing as profession and a greater concern for a job enrichment the nursing profession offers expand role and different kind of carrier opportunities
- 19. Advanced Nursing Practitioner Advancedpractice nurse is generally the most independent functioning nurse. An advanced practice nurse (APN) has a master’s degree in nursing, advanced education in pharmacology and physical assessment, and certification and expertise in specialized area of practice
- 20. Nurse Clinician /Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing expertise in specialized area of practice. (medical- surgical nursing, psychiatric and mental health nursing, paediatric nursing, community health nursing, gerontogic nursing) • Nurse Generalist • Nurse Anaesthetists • Nurse Midwife • Nurse Practitioner- The role of the nurse practitioner is an extension of the nurses basic care giving role. Acute Care Practitioner ,Adult Nurse Practitioner , Paediatric Nurse Practitioner , Family Nurse Practitioner , Women’s Health Nurse practitioner, Geriatric Nurse practitioner
- 21. Nurse Anesthetist Registerednurse who received an advanced training in accelerated program of anesthesiology. Functions : • Pre-operative visits and assessments • Administration of general anesthetic agent for surgery under supervision of anesthetist • Assessment of post operative status of patients
- 22. Nurse Researcher Thenurse researcher investigates problems to improve nursing care and to further define and expand the scope of nursing practice. The nurse researcher may be employed in an academic setting, hospital, or independent professional or community service agency.
- 23. Advance Nurse Educator The nurse educator usually a baccalaureate degree or more advanced preparation and frequently expertise in particular areas of practices.
- 24. Acute Care NursePractitioner An acute care nurse practitioner functions in settings where critically ill patients reside, this type nurse provide special expertise. The certification include physiology , advanced assessment , advanced pathophysiology , pharmacology and advanced therapeutics.
- 25. Nurse Entrepreneur Anentrepreneur is an individual who organize, operates and assumes the risk of business ventures. Such business includes independent nursing practice , consultant service etc. The nurse may be involved in education, consultation, research etc.
- 26. Operating Room Nurse When patients are admitted before and after surgery, the operating room nurse monitor the patients progress from the time he/she enters the operating room until he/she is admitted to the attending staff nurse. She also performs preoperative assessment, prepares the patient for surgery set up for surgery assist the surgeries during the procedure and manages patients recovery.
- 27. Professional Nurse CaseManager The nurse care manager assess the patient and develops care according to expected outcomes in terms of cost and quality.
- 28. Rehabilitation Nurse Rehabilitationnurse is a nurse who specializes in assisting persons with disabilities and chronic illness to attain optimal function, health and adapt to an altered life style. Qualification – BSc (N) +Certification in rehabilitation nursing
- 29. Travel Nurse Travelnursing and the travel nursing industry develops in response to the nursing shortage in which the nurses are relocated for short term nursing positions. Most nurses enjoy travel nursing for 3 reasons Visiting many different location. Free benefits. Higher salary with bonus
- 30. Nurse Informative /Nurse Analyst The nursing analyst works within the management team to ensure the high quality of performance, compliance and technical support to both the management and the nursing staffs. The nursing analyst is involved in data analysis and interpretation with regards to effectiveness and efficiency of data collection , entry and use within the various areas of the hospital or the health care facility. A nursing analyst must have a strong statistical background and be able to interpret data in a logical and organized manner.
- 31. Sports Nursing Helpinghumans stay healthy and prevent disease is one of the main thrusts behind an emergency trend that combine nursing with some aspect of fitness or sports. Although the nursing profession have yet to officially develop a specialty in fitness nursing on either professional or academic level, a growing number of nurses are involved in these areas.
- 32. Parish Nurse The rolethat gathers in churches, cathedrals, temples, or mosques and acknowledge common faith traditions.Parish nurse respond to health and wellness needs within the context of populations of faith communities Functions • Provider of spiritual care • Health Counsellor • Health Advocate • Health Educator • Facilitator Of Support Groups • Trainer Of Volunteers • Liaison to community resources and referral agent Qualification : BSc (Nursing ) + 3 – 5 yrs experience + evidence of armature faith
- 33. Private Duty Nurse Privateduty nurse is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse who provide nursing services to patient’s at home or another setting in accordance with physician orders
- 34. Home Care Nurse Homecare nurse is a nurse who provides periodic care to patients with in their home environment as ordered by the physician Function: • Health Maintenance, • Education, • Illness prevention, • Diagnosis and treatment of disease. • Palliation and rehabilitation. Qualification: • BSc Nursing + professional practice in any community health setting.
- 35. Hospice Nurse Hospice nurseis one who provides a family centred 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 & symptoms control • Spiritual Care • Home Care and impatient Care • Family Conferences • Co-ordination of care
- 36. Nurse Liaison Thenurse liaisons is multifaceted. They are the vital link between the potential patient ant the rehabilitation facility. The major role in liaison nursing is enhancement of delivery of psychological nursing care and effective management. The nurse liaison is a registered nurse or licensed practitioner nurse licensed in the state and have three or more years of experience.
- 37. Space Nursing Spacenurse provides on ground monitoring and a full range of health service to astronauts . flight medicine nurse also co-ordinates dietary and fitness services , clinic nurse staff a sick call service for astronauts to use before and after the flight. Qualification: Basic nursing degree and a doctorate or masters in any discipline of nursing.
- 38. AEROSPACE NURSE / FLIGHTNURSE Flightnurse is a nurse who provides comprehensive nursing care for all types patients during aero medical evacuation and airlift flight. Qualification: GNM /BSC (N) + minimum of 12 months of assignment is mandatory to an aero medical evacuation unit and at least 100 hours of flying time logged as a flight nurse.
- 39. Tele Nursing Tele nurseis one who carries out telephonic communication with the patient Function: • Patient’s questions regarding his or her family member's medical care or treatment. Qualification: • BSc + special certification course or training in tele- nursing
- 40. Cruise Ship /Resort Nurse These nurses works on ships or resorts to provide emergency and general care to passengers or vacationers. These nurses also serves as a part of the occupational health team of the crew who lives in the ship fro 6-8 months of time or the staffs at resorts. Experience with cardiac care , trauma and internal medicine is desirable They must possess excellent interpersonal skills, enjoy travelling and be very flexible with time, strong health assessment skills, possess a valid passport and able to tackle minor illnesses.
- 41. Attorney • Nurse attorneysengage in a range of legal activities including the following providing the legal consult , prosecute defend cases may represent individual , patient, hospitals, health professionals, on institutions provide deposition and court testimony, engage in legal research etc. • A registered nurse with a law degree fulfills the criteria.
- 42. Disaster Nurse Disaster nursingcan be defined as the adaptation of professional nursing skills in recognizing and meeting the nursing, physical, emotional and social needs resulting from a disaster. Qualification- A registered nurse with special training program on disaster
- 43. Nurse As Authors A Registered Nurse who works in any area of writing. This written material may used in research, education training, sales and marketing and other medium and communication forms . It is the responsibility of a nurse to publish any new knowledge they gain
- 44. Epidemiology Nurse Function: Monitors standardsand procedures for the control and prevention of infectious diseases and other conditions of public health significance including nosocomial infections. • Conducts epidemiologic investigations • Provides education (communicable diseases). • Provides ongoing in-service training • Recommendations on isolated infection • Conducts study to determine risk factors leading to infections • conducts surveillance of infection outbreaks Qualification : BSN, MS + supervisory experience
- 45. Ethicist A nurse whoknows about legal, moral or ethical issues and provides services for patients and families are called nurse ethicist. The criteria are a masters degree in bioethics or related field along with a registered nurse certificate
- 46. School Health Nurse Goal Supporting educational success by enhancing health Functions • Direct caregiver • Case finder • Consultant • Counsellor • Health Educator • Researcher Qualification BSC ( Nursing) + certification in school nursing
- 47. Public Health Nurse •Registered nurse with a special training in Community Health. Functions Health Advocate Case Manager Referral Resources Health Educator Primary Care Giver
- 48. Office Nurse Officenurse provides patient care along with physician in settings such as physicians offices , surgical centers and medical office buildings. The main focus is diagnosis and treatment of specific illnesses rather than health promotion. Functions : • Identifies trends in the types of problems of client and treatment • Providing health promotion by education and counseling • Act as problem solver & supervision of medical records • Performs clinical duties like managing the flow of clients • Act as a bridge between physician and population of client
- 49. Military Nurse Militarynurse is one who provides care to military personnel and their families Qualification: GNM / BSc Nursing +qualifying examination conducted by armed services.
- 50. Forensic Nurse Forensicnurse is one who is expected to be acquainted with the basics of forensic medicine so as to handle and preserve the evidentiary materials. Qualification: Registered nurse with certification in forensic nursing or special training program in the field of forensic science.
- 51. Prison Nurse Prison nurseis a registered nurse who works in a prison. Prison nurses can either be employed directly by prison service or can work in the other areas and spend part of their working week in prison health care. Functions: • Delivers high quality treatment and care within a custodial setting, while maintaining a secure and safe environment. • Improves health behaviour mental health of prisoners, which have significant impact on preventing re-offending,
- 52. Peace Corps Nurse Peacecorps nurse is a nurse who performs variety of nursing activities in remote areas of the world. Functions • Prevention and health education • Plan, coordinate and provide health education to Volunteers,. • Provide preventive health services, including immunizations, periodic health evaluations and preventive treatments.
- 53. Healthy Student Nurse; Expands The Profession