Nursing Professional Growth: Understand its Relevance

Suddenly, the world was gripped by uncertainty and warnings. An unprecedented pandemic was sweeping the globe. Then, all eyes turned to the health sector. Suddenly, nursing professionals have become one of the most sought-after at the moment.

What does a nursing professional do?

The nurse, in short, is responsible for taking care of lives, and works in health care, from birth to death. He/she serves patients in different roles in the hospital, and is able to act quickly to save someone in a state of emergency.

By working on the front line of hospitals, that is, receiving patients, performing triage, administering medications, monitoring, assisting in surgeries, among other functions, the nursing professional is of extreme importance for the health system in general.

This was one of the reasons for the growth in the area in 2020 and there is no forecast that this will change any time soon. However, it is worth noting that this is one of the professions that produces the most people every year: More than a million nurses graduate annually and are available in the job market.

It is also essential to emphasize that the Nurses fight hard for better working conditions to be made available, since the hours on duty are usually long, which has worsened with the pandemic situation in the world.

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In which areas does the nursing professional work?

Because it is a profession that has been present in human life since birth, the role is present in practically all areas of health. This is why there are numerous specializations for nurses and the more specialized the nurse is, the better for their career growth.

The areas in which nursing professionals work are:

Home Care Nurse
Emergency Nurse
Intensive Care Nurse
Obstetric Nurse
Nephrology Nursing
Nursing in Neonatal ICU

And others.

Each of these areas is related to a field of activity of the hospital, with multidisciplinary activities in which the nurse is a key player for each protocol.

THE home care nurse, for example, is increasingly in demand, especially after the unusual situation of isolation due to covid.

Another area that has needed many professionals since 2020 was intensive care, which refers to intensive care units. The number of patients hospitalized in serious condition meant that new professionals were called in and the market opened up numerous opportunities.

And it has been like this, with specificities in each of the performances. When choosing a specialization, it is essential to take into account personal taste and skills.

It is worth remembering: the nurse does not only work in the hospital or at home (as is the case with home care). They work in clinics and can even open their own office to provide the services and consultancy services prescribed by their profession.

How much does a nursing professional earn?

According to the Vagas website, the average salary of a nursing professional is R$ 3,542.00. The salary varies according to the specialization and qualifications that the nurse has.

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Nursing categories

The nursing field is very broad and there are different categories, therefore, they have some salary variations. In this article, the focus is on talking about nursing professionals who have a higher education degree.

However, in addition to this, The area also has a nursing assistant and a nursing technician., who have slightly different functions, but who are part of the multidisciplinary team as a whole.

Nursing assistant

The nursing assistant is responsible for basic care: preparing patients for consultations and exams, performing some simpler exams, collecting materials, checking and organizing materials and providing assistance to the technician and nurse.

This professional has an average salary of R$2,044.00, according to the Vagas website.

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Nursing technician

Nursing technicians have a slightly longer training period and are responsible for providing assistance to patients, performing triage and risk classification, working in disease control and prevention, and assisting nurses and doctors in different protocols.

A nursing technician has an average salary of R$1,822.00, according to the Vagas website.

Some professions have large salary discrepancies in Brazilian states, so the average may be different from the reality in many places.

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Nursing professional skills

To become a nurse, first of all the nursing professional needs to be a empathetic person, who truly cares about the other person's physical pain, emotional pain, and who has the flexibility to deal with unexpected situations in everyday life.

The year 2020 was considered the year of nursing and was perhaps one of the most difficult periods for the class, after all, how can you prepare for a pandemic when it should be a time of struggle, celebrations and victories?

It was at that moment that it became clear how much this profession is the pillar that keeps the entire health system standing and, without it, facing this situation would not be possible.

In addition to those mentioned, some skills that need to be intrinsic to the nursing professional are: