It’s inspiring to see a new generation of nurses entering the profession. They’re degree-educated, ambitious, and eager to climb the ladder—taking on roles such as prescribing, clinical decision-making, and leadership. This new wave represents the evolution of nursing from a ward-based role to a multidisciplinary one—expanding our influence and value as the cornerstone of patient care.
As nurses, we are patient advocates by definition. We go beyond brief clinical interactions to see and care for the whole person. We assess patients, monitor vital signs, administer medications, support emotional and psychological well-being, and coordinate complex care plans. We educate patients and families, manage long-term conditions, perform procedures, and respond rapidly to deterioration. We manage discharge planning, promote health prevention, and support recovery. We’re in constant collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team—liaising with physicians, pharmacists, physiotherapists, social workers, and mental health professionals to ensure patients receive safe, timely, and holistic care. Nurses are the constant thread in a patient’s healthcare journey.
Over time, our responsibilities have grown significantly. In many cases, hospital nurses have become so well-equipped they can operate with a high level of autonomy. But with increased responsibility comes the need for greater support—especially in the form of accessible, evidence-based information.
When we’re not spending time searching for answers, we’re more equipped to handle unexpected and complex clinical scenarios. And when we’re empowered at this level, we become more than frontline caregivers—we become catalysts for system-wide change.
