Career growth in nursing: 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 healthcare sector. Suddenly, nursing professionals became one of the most sought-after professions.

What does a nursing professional do?

In short, a nurse is responsible for caring for lives and works in... healthcareFrom birth to death. Attends to patients in various hospital settings and is capable of... act quickly to save someone in an emergency situation.

Because they work on the front lines of hospitals, that is, receiving patients, triaging them, administering medications, monitoring them, assisting in surgeries, among other functions, the nursing professional It is extremely important for the healthcare system as a whole.

This was one of the reasons for the area's growth in 2020, and there is no expectation that this will change anytime soon. However, it is worth noting that this is... one of the professions that trains the most people every year: Over one million nurses graduate annually and are available in the job market.

It is also essential to emphasize that the Nurses are fighting hard to ensure that better working conditions are made available.Since shifts tend to be long, this has been exacerbated by the global pandemic.

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In which areas does a nursing professional work?

Because it's a profession present in human lives from birth, nursing is found in virtually all areas of healthcare. This is why there are numerous specializations for nurses, and the more specialized they are, the better for their career growth.

The areas in which nursing professionals work are:

Home Care Nurse
Emergency Nurse
Intensive Care Nurse
Obstetric Nurse
Nursing in Nephrology
Nursing in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

And others.

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

THE home care nurseFor example, it is increasingly in demand, especially after the unusual situation of isolation due to Covid.

Another area that has needed many professionals since 2020 is intensive care, which refers to intensive care units. The number of critically ill patients hospitalized led to the recruitment of new professionals and the opening of numerous opportunities in the market.

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

It's worth remembering: Nurses don't just work in hospitals. or at home (as is the case with home care). They work in clinics, and can even open their own practice to provide the services and consultations prescribed for them in their profession.

How much does a nursing professional earn?

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

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Nursing categories

The field of nursing is very broad and there are different categories.Therefore, they have some salary variations. This article focuses on discussing nursing professionals who hold a higher education degree.

However, in addition to this, The area also includes nursing assistants and nursing technicians., who have slightly different roles, but are part of the multidisciplinary team as a whole.

Nursing assistant

The nursing assistant is responsible for basic care: preparing patients for consultations and examinations, performing some simpler examinations, collecting samples, checking and organizing materials, and assisting 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

A nursing technician, on the other hand, has a slightly longer training period and is responsible for providing assistance to patients, performing triage and risk classification, working in disease control and prevention, and assisting nurses and doctors in various protocols.

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

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

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Nursing professional skills

To become a nurse, first and foremost, a nursing professional needs to be a empathetic personsomeone who truly cares about the other person's physical pain, their emotional pain, and who is flexible enough to handle unexpected situations in their daily life.

The year 2020 was considered the year of nursing and perhaps one of the most difficult periods for the profession. After all, how could one prepare for a pandemic when it should have been a time of struggle, celebration, and victories?

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

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