The role of nurses has evolved from being primarily caregivers to becoming integral members of the healthcare team with specialized skills and responsibilities. In the early days, nurses were often seen as assistants to physicians, focusing on basic patient care and comfort. Today, nurses are involved in a wide range of activities, including patient assessment, care planning, implementation of complex medical procedures, and patient education. Advanced practice nurses, such as Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), have gained increased autonomy and can diagnose and treat medical conditions independently.
