As licensed health care professionals, registered nurses provide therapeutic and clinical care to support the restoration of health. They work directly with physicians, other nurses, and patients and their families to develop, implement and assess patient care plans, educate, and counsel. Their responsibilities include the assessment of patients to determine their specific needs, maintenance of medical records, development of patient care plans, administration of medication and treatments, advocating for patients, and offering counsel on health maintenance and disease prevention.
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