A1 Types Of Nurses Flashcards
Adult Nurse
work with adults of all ages, who may have a wide range of physical health conditions
Mental Health Nurses
specialise in mental health work in a range of settings such as psychiatric units, day care settings, residential homes and prisons.
District Nurses
care for people of all ages, supporting them in their own homes or in residential homes.
They work closely with family members and other careers to support the patients needs and the needs of their informal carers (e.g. parents/children).
District nurses most commonly care for older people, people with disabilities and people recently discharged from hospital.
Learning Disability Nurse
Learning Disability Nurses work mainly with individuals with learning disabilities living in the community rather than in hospitals.
They aim to work with people with learning disabilities and their carers to maintain the persons physical and mental health to live as fulfilling and independent life as possible.
Practice Nurses
Practice Nurses work in GP practices.
They take blood samples, provide immunisations and vaccinations for people travelling abroad.
They also provide health screening if trained to do so.
Neonatal Nurse
Neonatal Nurses work with new-born babies, including babies who are born prematurely.
They work in specialist hospital settings and in the community.
The neonatal nurse works very closely with the baby’s parents and actively encourages them to take a practical role in their child’s care.
Health Visitors
Health Visitors provide a support for families in the early years of their children’s life, normally birth-5 years.
The offer support on health issues, weaning and feeding.
The see children and their carers at home, clinics, GPs and community settings.
School Nurses
School Nurses are usually employed by the NHS but may be employed directly by the school.
They provide a variety of services including development checks, administering immunisation programmes and providing health education programmes.
Children/ Paediatric Nurses
Children Nurses or Paediatric nurses work with children with a very wide range of conditions as well as working closely with their parents/carers
