Primary health care is the first level of medicine where patients routinely go for physicals, cancer screening, preventive immunizations and medical procedures or to seek care for minor illnesses and injuries.
What do primary care nurses do?
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Primary care nurses see patients through acute illness or help them manage chronic disease.
Where do primary care nurses work?
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Primary care nurses typically work in outpatient settings such as primary care offices or clinics and care for a variety of patients based on the population they serve such as general family medicine, pediatrics, or geriatrics.
What do primary care nurses need to know?
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A profession in primary care nursing requires:
- an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology.
- keen assessment and monitoring skills.
- vast knowledge of invasive procedures.
- ongoing education related to recommended prevention methods and treatment options.
More primary care nursing resources
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- Nursing Pocket Cards, including influenza and amenorrhea
- Guideline Summaries, including assessment of cardiac risk
- Blog posts, with infographics, mnemonics, tips, and more
- Articles and nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) activities
- Headlines and news stories
- Society partners