OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaNurses are very important helpers who work in doctors’ offices, hospitals, and clinics! They are some of the kindest helpers you will ever meet. Nurses work very hard every day to help people feel better.
Nurses often greet you when you arrive, take your temperature, measure how tall you are, and check how much you weigh. They help the doctor by writing down information about how you are feeling. If you need medicine, a nurse may be the one who gives it to you!
Nurses spend a lot of time caring for patients and making sure they are comfortable. They are great at explaining things in a way that is easy to understand. They are happy to answer your questions and make sure you feel safe and cared for!
- There are millions of nurses working around the world!
- The most famous nurse in history was Florence Nightingale, who helped change how hospitals take care of patients.
- Nurses can work in many places, including schools, hospitals, and even on airplanes!
