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Nursing Introduction
Nursing, a profession that recalls
the name of Florence Nightingale is
indeed one of the noblest professions
in the world. It is the art of caring
for sick people with the science of
health care. It is a vital component
of any form of medical care.
The largest group of workers in the
health sector are those in the nursing
occupations as nurses and nursing
assistants. In a hospital from the
general ward to the operating theater,
nursing forms an integral part. This
is one of the few domains of work that
is almost totally dominated by women.
Nursing duties are manifold and
cover a wide range of functions and
responsibilities, that depends with
the level of qualification and the
working environment. At the initial
level, nurses are required for the
bedside care of patients, while at
senior level they are required to
manage special group of people like
psychiatric, pediatric, intensive care
patients etc which require specialised
skills. They are also involved in
dispensing medication, keeping records
of the patients progress, setting up
and operating medical equipment,
administration and several other
routine chores.
This field is both mentally and
physically demanding and nurses are
often exposed to health risks from
infectious diseases. As such this
profession demands long hours of work
and duties which incorporate both
skill and understanding of patients
needs. Those who come forward to take
up this as a career has to be patient,
courageous, have a service mentality
and at the same time be ready to work
for extra hours even night shifts.
Eligibility : A large number
of institutes in India offer diploma,
graduate and postgraduate courses in
nursing as well as midwifery courses. Click
here for more information
Job Prospects and career options
: They can find employment in
Hospitals, Nursing homes, Clinics and
Heath Departments, Orphanages and old
age homes, Military etc. Click
here for more information
Remuneration : Remuneration
of nurses depends on the level of
seniority reached. Nurses
employed by government hospitals
receive a monthly salary of Rs
6,500. Click
here for more information
Institutes : Click
here for a comprehensive list of
Institutions in India
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