Essay

Nurses work to promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families and communities. When providing direct patient care, they observe, assess and record patient symptoms, reactions and progress. Nurses collaborate with physicians in the performance of treatments and examinations, the administration of medications, and the provision of direct patient care in convalescence and rehabilitation.
 * Career Overview**

Nurses work in an environment that is constantly changing to provide the best possible care for patients. Nurses are continuously learning about the latest technology as well as considering the evidence that their nursing practice is based upon. Mayo School of Health Sciences provides exceptional clinical training experiences through many affiliated nursing education programs.