Nurses are hard workers. They take shifts regularly to stay motivated and healthy. Sufficient rest and a regular work-life balance are good for everyone, to stay in good health and also perform at work. A time off is required after a 12-hour work period, no more than this. Some nurses choose to work for five, 8-hour periods, or three 12-hour periods and then take days off. Nurses work between 7 am to 7 pm or, start at 3 am and end at 3 pm. While nurses who are working on specialized activities such as surgery and in the intensive care unit are often required to work longer hours so that they can be available (on call). This is in addition to their regular work hours. However, the daily schedule of a registered nurse differs. She sometimes works 5- hour days, 4-10-hour days or three to 12-hour days a week.

Nursing is a wonderful career. It involves the gift of service. They are many people who believe that service is the ultimate purpose of life. To give and serve others. Doctors do the same. They diagnose illness and prescribe medication to heal the sick. They are also in the work of service and saving lives. Both doctors and nurses undergo long periods of time to learn the practice and to become educated in anatomy. They train for years because, the human body and a human being hold the most precious thing, and that is life.

In general, while working in a hospital one can be exposed to dangerous contagious diseases. This is why nurses and doctors wear protective hear. They make sure they sanitize and dispose of gloves and other used materials. Such as cotton wool and syringes. Being hygienic is very important. As all the patients go in and out of the hospital for various reasons, it is always useful to be cautious to exposure and protect yourself accordingly.

A nurse is a caregiver. He or she provides hands-on care to a patient. IT can be an elderly man or women, or a sickly child. A nurse also takes care of the physical needs of a patient, which can range from total care to aiding in illness prevention. This may occur especially for patients who are prone to illness because of weak immunity or they are recovering from a previous illness. This is also the case for terminal patients or patients with diseases like HIV/AIDS that are persistent and are for life. The nurse should always provide and maintain the patient’s dignity through knowledgeable skilled care.