Nurses are the glue that keeps the health care team centered on its primary objective – the restoration of health and prevention of diseases. They provide the bulk of patient care, function as patient advocates, and assess and implement patient care plans. Their responsibilities depend on the type of facility, training, education, and experience. However, there are more similarities than differences in the functions they perform. They all support and counsel patients, monitor patient care, administer medications and treatments, and … Read the rest