Nurses – The Real Medical Heroes
We've all spent time in a hospital, whether through medical issues of our own or those of a loved one or friend. And while we're used to seeing the doctors bustle in and out of the room, displaying varying degrees of attention and engagement with the patient and family, it's the constant and reassuring presence of the nursing staff and their professionalism that gives the most confidence and comfort to those in the room.
So, while doctors and surgeons tend to get most the limelight, it is nurses are really at the vanguard of patient care. They are often called upon to make important, life-saving decisions multiple times a day and work closely with doctors to analyze records and test results to advise on treatment. It's the nurses that are frequently responsible for identifying a condition and matching the right specialist doctor to a patient, and its nurses that are often the first on the scene to treat people in an emergency.
A career in Nursing brings job security, a good wage, career mobility, and chance to define your own career path. You can work part or full time according to your preference. You can be flexible on work location and specialism. If a particular area interests you, you can explore that as there will always be the need for quality nurses across the medical spectrum with a passion for their work.