*Roman Empire around 300 AD. *Nurses was known as hypourgoi & helped to push forward nursing. *many of these European hospitals begin to fall into disrepair in the 800's.
Florence nightingale helped to change the nature of the profession forever. Began her illustrious nursing career as a nurse within the Crimean war that took place in the mid 1850's.
*Skills need is compassion , communication, ethics, critical thinking, confidence, adaptability and stamine. *Nurse can grow in their profession and remain personally and professionally changed.
*provides diagnosis, treatment, consultation , and follow ups under supervision of one or more physicians. *second to main important people in hospitals/clinics.
By working with in whole communities, public health nurses, are able to educate people about health issues and improve community health and safety and increase access to care.