Description

Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.
Participates in and supports program development, nursing research, staff development and quality initiatives. May also provide coordination of care along a defined care pathway.

Principle Responsibilities