• People who care about others - who pay attention to and help others.

• People who are honest and dependable.

• People who think and can solve problems.

• People who do well in high school courses that prepare them for college (college preparatory courses).

What makes being a nurse special?

• Nurses have special knowledge and skills to aid, assist and protect people and to supervise others who give care. 

• Nurses have duty or responsibility to people - for their patients' safety and protection.

• There are many kinds of nursing. Here are some of the things nurses do:

  • giving care in many settings.

  • supervising or directing others who give care.

  • teaching new nurses.

• Nurses contribute to the well-being of individuals or communities.

Which people need a nurse?

• People who are sick and need help.

• People who are unable to care for themselves.

• People who are re-learning to care for themselves after an accident or injury.

• People who are well and need to learn how to stay healthy.

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