Practice Nurse

Background

A practice nurse works in a GP surgery or medical clinic, supporting doctors and helping patients with their health. They carry out tasks like taking blood pressure, giving injections and vaccinations, dressing wounds, and talking to patients about healthy lifestyles. Practice nurses also help manage long-term conditions like diabetes and asthma by monitoring patients and providing advice.

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Next Step Roles

Nurse Practitioner→Senior Practice Nurse→Clinical Nurse Specialist→Nurse Manager

Publications

Practice NursingBritish Journal of Nursing

Books

The Handbook of Clinical Nursing PracticeNursing in General PracticePrimary Care Nursing

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

GP Practice NursePrimary Care NurseClinic Nurse

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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