2 The QUEE NS Courier • health • MAY 5, 2016 for breaking news visit www.qns.com ▶health Nurse, Oh Nurse! By Tresa Erickson • NURSES WEEK They check your blood pressure. They measure your height and weight. They listen to your heartbeat. They perform routine exams and sometimes even prescribe medication. They are nurses and they are responsible for many tasks in health care. Fortunately, there are hundreds of nurses of different types. Types of nurses in the United States include: • Licensed practical nurses. Nurses in this group typically have two years of training in nursing and have passed state and national boards. Many work under the supervision of physicians in offices, clinics and hospitals, while others work under the supervision of registered nurses in long-term care facilities. • Registered nurses. Nurses in this group usually have a bachelor’s degree in nursing, plus many hours of clinical experience. They may practice nursing or perform any number of jobs from educators, managers and executives to therapists, mentors and researchers in a variety of settings. • Advanced practice nurses. Nurses in this group have a master’s degree or higher in nursing and may have additional certificates. They may practice as certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists or certified registered nurse anesthetists. • Doctorally prepared nurses. Nurses in this group have a Ph.D. or another doctoral degree specializing in research and clinical nursing. Some practice nursing, while others teach and do research in the field of nursing. Although they are not technically considered nurses, there are other groups in health care that work alongside nurses and could be considered part of nursing. These include: • Nursing assistants. Individuals in this group may be certified and assist nurses in many ways from taking vital signs to providing hygienic care. Many work in hospitals and long-term care facilities. • Orderlies. Individuals in this group often help nurses transfer patients and assist them with other duties. • Technicians. Individuals in this group often perform duties typically associated with nursing, such as passing out medication or drawing blood. They may work as certified medication aides, phlebotomy technicians, surgical technologists and machine operators. Individuals who work in the field of nursing play many different roles. Whether a technician or a registered nurse, all are important and make vital contributions to health care and to the care of patients in general. They are heroes to many. For all that you do to bring the Fidelis Care mission to life every day, we are grateful and blessed. Fidelis Care is proud to recognize the talented and dedicated nursing professionals who are at the heart of caring for the health of our more than 1.4 million members across New York State. For information on career opportunities in nursing at Fidelis Care, visit fideliscare.org/careers 1-888-FIDELIS fideliscare.org NATIONAL NURSES WEEK • M AY 6 –12
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