Roles of a Nurse Flashcards
primary goal of nursing
caregiver
types of care
full, partial, and supportive-educative care
communicates with clients, support person and colleagues to facilitate all nursing actions
communicator
helps client to recognize and cope with stressful psychological or social problems
counselor
provides health teaching
teacher
acts to protect the client and promotes what’s best for them
client advocate
initiates change and assist the client make modifications in the lifestyle to promote health
change agent
helps the client make decisions in establishing and achieving goals
leader
the nurse plans, give directions, develops staff, monitors operations, etc.
case manager
the nurse participates in scientific investigation
researcher
has good physical appearance, proper hygiene, healthy lifestyle
role model
middle management position
administrator
all of w/c allow greater independence and autonomy
expanded career roles