Nurses play an essential role in a patient’s care and recovery. They have the responsible duty of observing and assessing a patient’s progress and working with senior staff to ensure that patients are given the appropriate care and treatment to assist them in regaining their health
Tasks undertaken by nurses include assisting doctors with physical examinations, checking patients’ temperatures, measuring blood pressure, dressing wounds, and administering medication, transfusions and drips. Nursing environments can be busy and challenging and the work may include working evenings, nights and weekends
Those entering the profession require a nursing diploma or degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), as well as CRB clearance. After two years’ nursing experience, it is possible to move into other areas, such as school nursing or district nursing. Nursing salaries generally start at £20,700 and rise to £26,800, with additional allowance paid to those living in the London region. Senior positions offer earnings in the range of £33,000 – 39,300.

• Be able to work long shifts
• Be compassionate
• Be flexible and understanding
• Be able to work effectively in a team atmosphere
• Be resilient mentally, physically and psychologically
• Be hygienic and vigilant
• Good communication skills
• Be methodical, keen, discreet and thoughtful
• Be mature and open-minded
• Be able to use the requisite equipment, hardware and applications

Nurses must have the requisite qualifications in nursing, whether diploma or first degree. The prerequisites for studying nursing vary with different schools. Before gaining access into a nursing program, an applicant must be able to read, write, and be healthy. Students studying a diploma course may study for two to three years. A first degree may take up to four years.
Nurses receive theoretical and practical training before working in hospitals or other health institutions. They work in hospitals to prove their practical knowledge before being certified. Due to the consistent developments in health care, nurses must continually update and improve their skills and knowledge.
Persons who want to transition into nursing can do so if their prior qualification is health or science based. Having a biology-based or social science degree can allow easier access into accelerated programs. Graduates can pursue practical, registered, or midwifery. They can also transition into specialist areas.