Nurses who are conversant with the full scope of their responsibilities offer quality healthcare. Aside from excellent nursing skills, they are competent in public health and social assistance (Li et al., 2019). The duties and responsibilities of a nurse differ from one clinic to another. In hospitals that do not have a lot of complex nursing procedures, there is no need for a nurse. For instance, nursing assistants and resident doctors can handle the work of a professional nurse in outpatient clinics. Those who manage hospitals can develop private nursing stations and triage clinics where nursing professionals can assemble when patients are few. Patients and doctors will seek their services only when they are necessary. Nurses’ efforts contribute to healthy societies by preventing diseases, injuries, and disabilities. They do excellent jobs when they follow essential guidelines in their line of duty.
Table 1: Guidelines for Nursing in Outpatient Clinics
Many guidelines enable nurses to provide timely and professional care for their patients. The roles that nurses play affect the patients, their families, and those residing next to clinics. Therefore, every health worker should be conversant with general rules that prevent environmental pollution, promote safety and good health.
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