# Nurse

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nurse

A nurse provides direct patient care in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, monitoring conditions through clinical assessment, administering medication, and coordinating treatment plans alongside physicians and other providers. Nurses document care and track outcomes using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, and they often serve as the primary point of contact reassuring patients and families throughout treatment. The role demands clinical judgment, stamina, and strong communication skills, and it forms the backbone of most healthcare delivery organizations.

Top skills: [Care Coordination](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/care-coordination), [Clinical Assessment](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/clinical-assessment), [Medication Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/medication-administration), [Patient Care](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/patient-care)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Nursing Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nursing-assistant)
- Often leads to: [Nurse Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nurse-manager)

## Similar roles

[Home Health Aide](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/home-health-aide), [Licensed Practical Nurse](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/licensed-practical-nurse), [Nurse Practitioner](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nurse-practitioner), [Nursing Manager](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nursing-manager), [Registered Nurse](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/registered-nurse)

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