Advanced practice nurse An advanced practice nurse is a highly skilled nursing professional with the right to carry out certain diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive procedures independently, in close collaboration with doctors. What does an advanced practice nurse do? Assesses and monitors the patient's health. May prescribe tests and evaluate their results. Advises patients on health care and disease prevention. Performs various [...]
Occupational therapist An occupational therapist helps patients to restore, maintain or strengthen the functional skills needed for daily activities. It is a specialist who cares about a person's independence and quality of life. What does an occupational therapist do? Helps restore or maintain functional skills after injury, illness or disability. Assesses and adapts the daily living environment to the patient's needs. Teaches how to use assistive devices. Promotes the patient's independence and social integration. [...]
General nurse A general nurse is a healthcare professional who carries out important medical procedures and supports patients during their treatment and care. What does a general nurse do? Gives intramuscular and intravenous injections. Performs drip infusion. Takes blood, urine and other samples for laboratory tests. Performs an electrocardiogram (ECG). Measures vital signs: blood pressure, [...]
