Role of a Nurse in Health Care

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The Role of a Nurse in Health Care and Health Policy Celeste Vanover, RN CEN NUR205 Nurses Role - Health Care System February 16, 2012 Plagiarism Statement I have read and understand the plagiarism policy as outlined in the RNBSN Student Handbook and this module as it relates to the IWU Honesty/Cheating Policy. By affixing this statement, I certify that I have not cheated or plagiarized in the process of completing this assignment. If it is found that cheating and/or plagiarism have taken place, I understand that the consequences of this action may include expulsion from Indiana Wesleyan University. Celeste Vanover 2/16/2012 Name Date Outline The Role of a Nurse in Health Care and Health Policy I. Introduction II. Role of a nurse in health institutions III. Role of a nurse in alleviating health in the community IV. Role of a nurse in health care policy V. Conclusion VI. Reference list The Role of a Nurse in Health Care and Health Policy The health care system has different people who are involved in the running of the health care institutions; this include people in the health administration, doctors, nurses and the subordinate staff. Among these people, nurses are at the center of health care in each community or health institution; this is because of the different roles they play every day, and their contribution to the health policy development process. This paper will explore the role of a nurse in health care and health policy. Historically, nurses have been considered as individuals that help doctors and serve patients; they are given directions by doctors concerning the patients’ treatment and medications, and are expected to follow these directions without fail (Alston, 2004). Nurses also answer to the calls of patients during emergency conditions, and help doctors in performing procedures on

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