Who do registered nurses work with?

Registered nurses work with doctors, nursing assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. Here is a closer look at the variety of medical professionals that a registered nurse works with:

• Doctors. Registered nurses might work with a long list of doctors, including private physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to organize and coordinate patient care activities, such as medical exams and procedures, administering medications, and monitoring the overall progress and health of patients.
• Nursing assistants. Registered nurses work alongside a variety of other nurses, including nursing and medical assistants. Professionals, like CNAs, work in conjunction with a registered nurse to tend patients. This might take place in a hospital setting, a long-term care facility, or another medical environment.
• Pharmacists. Registered nurses also often work with pharmacists and pharmacy techs to make sure that all patients receive the right medication and in the correct dosage. They also might enlist the help of these professionals to monitor the patient's reactions to medications and make sure they are safe.
• Other healthcare professionals. Nurses can work alongside a wide range of medical and healthcare professionals. The list is too long to detail here and depends on the nurse's location of employment. However, some other common collaborators include physical therapists, occupational therapists, case managers, and social workers.