Nurse Advocates are the liaison between patients and doctors. They help patients understand their diagnosis and make the best decisions about their health. Since every patient has different circumstances, beliefs, and preferences, it is not uncommon for their wishes to conflict with doctor’s orders. As a Nurse Advocate, you’ll work with doctors to offer your patients alternative treatment solutions.
Things You'll Do:
- Teach patients about their illness
- Make sure your patients understand the diagnosis
- Work with patients and doctors to provide the best treatment options
- Represent the patient, when the doctor’s recommendation differs from the patient’s wishes
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Structured
- Patient-facing
- Managerial
- Research-oriented
How You'll Get There
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Get YourBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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Work as a Registered Nurse, getting experience, and continuing education, in social work, research, insurance and patient education.
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Become aNurse Advocate
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Can Expect- It’s important for Nurse Advocates to stay on top of new health care legislation, insurance procedures, patient treatments and medicine
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