Duties

Performed under licensed RN or RPN supervision:

• Collect and analyze the patients’ health histories and their psychosocial and physical examination data
• Help identify the priorities for care and to plan the nursing interventions
• Implement the care plan and adjust it appropriately as the patients’ needs change
• Observe patients’ response to the nursing interventions
• Document any assessments, decisions, observations, and revisions

Make a Difference

• Provide care to people who are ill or injured
• Educate patients and families about their condition, treatments, and post-discharge instructions
• Apply nursing process and use current best practices for patient-focused care
• Observe and report any changes in patient condition
• Prepare for a career in nursing