2- Administering medications
3- Wound care and hygiene
4 – Assisting in daily activities
Health Promotion & Education
A- Educating patients and families
B-Promoting healthy lifestyles
C- Preventive care and awareness campaigns
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3. Clinical Specialties
A- Pediatrics, ICU, Geriatrics, Oncology, Psychiatric, etc.
B- Advanced roles like Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
4. Research and Evidence-Based Practice
A- Participating in or conducting nursing research
B- Applying research findings to improve patient outcomes
5. Leadership and Management
A- Leading nursing teams
B- Supervising junior nurses or staff
C- Policy development and implementation
6. Community and Public Health
A- Working in schools, rural areas, or public health agencies
B- Disease prevention and control programs
Telehealth and Digital Health
1- Virtual consultations
2- Remote patient monitoring
3- Health informatics
ЁЯЫС Limits of Scope..
1- Nurses must work within their training, education, and legal authority.
2-They cannot diagnose or prescribe unless specifically licensed (like Nurse Practitioners in some regions).
ЁЯУИ Future Trends
1-Greater autonomy and expanded roles
2-Integration with AI and health tech
3- Emphasis on holistic and patient-centered care
тЬЕ Summary
The scope of nursing is wide and evolving тАФ from bedside care to leadership and research, nurses play a vital role in the entire healthcare system.