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Do you get to do medicine in Nursing? Is it as hard as it seems

my mother was a nurse I went to work with her a couple of times and it seemed so hard because her patience werent easy to get along with #nursing #medicine

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Suzanne’s Answer

Hi Marie,

Nurses do not practice medicine which is the diagnosis and treatment of human illness (a simple definition). However, nurses and doctors do share many aspects of patient care. Nurses must function under the scope of their nursing licenses which excludes any aspect of "practicing medicine". We can only do those things for which we are trained and licensed to do.

Here is some helpful information about the differences between the 2 professions:

https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/nursing/blog/nursing-versus-medicine/

When people are sick in the hospital/clinic, they can be very difficult to understand and get along with. It is really very simple. If we don't feel good, we can't always maintain a good sense of humor or maintain what would be considered our best polite behavior. Nurses and doctors learn about how to foster and maintain therapeutic nurse-patient relationships (physician-patient relationships). And yes, sometimes it is very difficult to achieve a healthy working relationship with some patients. Here is a bit more information in this aspect of nursing:

https://journals.lww.com/nursingmadeincrediblyeasy/fulltext/2010/05000/fostering_therapeutic_nurse_patient_relationships.1.aspx

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I hope this helps to answer your questions!

Best,
Sue
Thank you comment icon Thank you your the best I just have so many question I just love helping people its like a passion of mine Marie
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Rachel’s Answer

While you may not make the official diagnosis or determine the treatment plan as a nurse, you will still be an integral part of the healthcare team. You will communicate with the patient, often more than any other provider. You will administer medications, help with walking, and overall make sure that your patient is safe and well-cared for. While there can be difficult patients, many are incredibly appreciative of their nurse.
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Richard’s Answer

Nurses are critical members of the health care team. They are not typically involved in making the diagnosis but carry out the plan made by a physician. However Nurse practitioners do often run their own clinics and perform the physical exam, order appropriate tests , make the diagnosis and formulate a plan for care.
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YVONNE’s Answer

Yes Marie. A Nurse Practitioner has to be a Registered Nurse First. I am able to give medication to patients but that is not my primary responsibility. I only give medication if it is an emergency.
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Lecia’s Answer

Agree with below Plus- Some procedures can also be done with additional training and education. In advanced nursing degrees such as nurse practitioner, CRNA , midwife, or psych mental health NP to name a few, diagnosis and treatment is performed utilizing medical evidence and best nursing practices. It is a challenging but rewarding field to work in but patients are not always feeling grateful during times of sickness and it requires patience on the nurses part.
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