Nursing

Nursing is one of the youngest professions but one of the oldest arts. It evolved from the familial roles of nurturing and care taking. Early responsibilities included assisting women during childbirth, suckling healthy newborns, and ministering to the ill, aged and helpless within the household and surrounding community. Its hallmark was caring more than curing. Nursing skills now take on greater responsibility, including counseling skills, caring skills, and comforting skills. A counselor is one who …

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