Nursing, a profession that recalls the name of Florence
Nightingale is indeed one of the noblest professions in the world. It is the
art of caring for sick people with the science of health care. It is a vital
component of any form of medical care.
The largest group of workers in the health sector are those in the nursing
occupations as nurses and nursing assistants. In a hospital from the general
ward to the operating theater, nursing forms an integral part. This is one
of the few domains of work that is almost totally dominated by women.
Nursing duties are manifold
and cover a wide range of functions and responsibilities, that depends with the
level of qualification and the working environment. At the initial level, nurses
are required for the bedside care of patients, while at senior level they are
required to manage special group of people like psychiatric, pediatric, intensive
care patients etc which require specialised skills. They are also involved in
dispensing medication, keeping records of the patients progress, setting up and
operating medical equipment, administration and several other routine chores.
This
field is both mentally and physically demanding and nurses are often exposed to
health risks from infectious diseases. As such this profession demands long hours
of work and duties which incorporate both skill and understanding of patients
needs. Those who come forward to take up this as a career has to be patient, courageous,
have a service mentality and at the same time be ready to work for extra hours
even night shifts.
Eligibility : A large number of institutes
in India offer diploma, graduate and postgraduate courses in nursing as well as
midwifery courses. Click
here for more information
Job Prospects and career options
: They can find employment in Hospitals, Nursing homes, Clinics and Heath
Departments, Orphanages and old age homes, Military etc. Click
here for more information
Remuneration : Remuneration
of nurses depends on the level of seniority reached. Nurses employed by government
hospitals receive a monthly salary of Rs 6,500. Click
here for more information
Institutes : Click
here for a comprehensive list of Institutions in India
