Nurse

Background

Nurses provide care and support to patients in hospitals, clinics, care homes, and community settings. They help doctors treat illnesses and injuries, monitor patients' health, give medicines, dress wounds, and offer emotional support to patients and their families. Nurses work as part of a healthcare team to help people feel better and recover.

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Next Step Roles

Senior Nurse→Nurse Manager→Specialist Nurse→Nurse Practitioner

Publications

Nursing TimesBritish Journal of Nursing

Books

The NightingaleCall the MidwifeNursing Today

Movies

CasualtyHolby City

Key Figures

Florence NightingaleEdith CavellMary SeacoleVirginia Henderson

Classification

SIC Code8050, 8051The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference610.73, 362.17For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Registered NurseRNClinical NurseHospital Nurse

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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