Nurses make up a vital part of the patient care team. They develop, manage, and evaluate patient care plans and fill leadership roles at hospitals, community clinics, and other organizations. Nurses form more intimate relationships with patients than physicians since they work with them all day, taking care of their most basic needs. Patients depend on nurses to monitor their progress, clarify medical jargon, administer medications, tend to their personal care needs, and offer information and support to their families.… Read the rest