About Nursing
There are several levels of credentialing in nursing, but the majority of the workforce today consists of LPNs and RNs. DMACC’s Nursing program offers education for each of these levels. Regardless of the level of education, nurses should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must have good written and verbal communication skills. Nurses must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess and accurately record patients’ conditions, and determine when consultation is required. Nursing professionals work daytime, evening or overnight hours, with weekend shifts and holiday work being common. They need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
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