Field nurse vs practitioner

Differences between field nurse and practitioner duties and responsibilities

Field nurse example responsibilities.

• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Screen prospective clients for need immunizations, implementing after evaluating patients' medical history and obtaining sign release.
• Promote health literacy by educating patients and caregivers on disease management, diagnosis, medical interventions, and pharmaceuticals.
• Manage patient pain relief and sedation by providing pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention, monitor patient response and record care plans accordingly.
• Prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor catheters, apply dressings, treat bedsores and give alcohol rubs and massages.
• Document patient care in a manner that complies with JCAHO standards.
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Practitioner example responsibilities.

• Manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of diabetes and provide prescriptions and education before discharge from the hospital.
• Provide both in-home and office-base individual therapy to clients with mental illness.
• Treat patients on a referral basis and establish active collaboration with veterinary specialists and general practitioners involve with patient care.
• Provide counsel and representation for clients on various legal matters such as civil litigation and real estate and international business transactions.
• Perform reflexology test for patients with various allergies.
• Apply yoga therapy to help clients release emotional holding patterns.
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