In honor of Medical-Surgical Nursing Week, how about a little lesson on what a Med-Surg Nurse is?
Medical Surgical nursing is the cornerstone of all nursing. Today many nurses choose to work a specialty area, but once upon a time most nurses were a Med-Surg Nurse. This nurse is a backbone in every facility.
Med-Surg Nurses care for patients in many types of settings including:
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Home Health
- Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Urgent Care
- Surgical Centers
Med-Surg nurses are often responsible for multiple patients at one time. They make assessments, administer care, treatments, medications and complete charting and documentation.
The skill set of a Med-Surg Nurse is broad. They are knowledgeable in all aspects of adult health, have skills in assessment, technical areas, are organized and know how to prioritize.
They are patient advocates and understand the importance of quality care. They know that patient safety is the top priority and work with patients to identify what is in their best interest.
Med-Surg Nurses are able to care for patients of all ages with a multitude of diagnoses in a variety of settings. They make a difference and provide comfort and care to those that need it.
At Mayers Memorial Hospital District we are staffed with exceptional Med-Surg Nurses. Thank you for the commitment and care you provide to the patients of our community.
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