What does the work of a nurse involve ? Many
believe it is simply taking care of ___1___,
making beds and removing bedpans. There is ___2___
to it than that. Nurses are now doing some of the work formerly
___3___ by doctors. Nurses
also work in the public health service, in hospices and old
folks' homes. New technology in medical science means nurses
have to use new machines and learn new operating techniques to
keep ___4___ with changes.
There is an increasing need ___5___
specialized care, so degree courses are now available to enhance
the ___6___ of health care.
The ___7___ for nurses in
private hospitals has resulted in ___8___
shortage and many government hospitals are understaffed. This
___9___ the workload of
nurses. Few however ___10___
them. Many just take them for granted. Let's not forget that
many nurses work with patience and dedication. |