Every day in this world, elderly people, adults, teenagers or children get sick or have accidents and need medical attention. Whether these seniors, adults, adolescents or children are taken to a hospital, pediatrician, specialist or clinic, a doctor and nurse will care for them. The nurse plays just as important a role as the doctor. Nurses work closely with families as part of the care process. Each family member plays a role in different ways. Nurses are there to help the patient as well as the family overcome the illness or injury. They provide information for the prevention of future illness and injury and help comfort the patient and family. It is essential for a nurse to understand that to be a nurse you need a certain personality and understanding of the field. A Diploma in Nursing is a three-year, full-time, modular course designed to prepare students for their future role as a registered nurse and meets the requirements. new Nursing and Midwifery Council standards implemented in 2011, ensuring our graduates will be able to help shape the nursing workforce of the future (Nursing Course Summary, n.d.). Mental health difficulties can have a profound effect on a person's quality of life. It is estimated that around one in three people suffer from a mental health problem. This dynamic mental health degree is delivered using a range of innovative educational approaches designed to meet the needs of this population. Practice opportunities exist in various health and social care settings to consolidate your theoretical knowledge over the three years. Emphasis is also placed on developing the clinical and communication skills necessary for the safe and effective delivery of a range of ......paper media ......ion. In some cases, registered nurses combine specialties.Works Cited(nd). Nursing course summary. Retrieved from http://www1.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/4233/Pages/Course Overview.aspx.(2014). Nursing World. Retrieved from http://www.nursingworld.org/EspeciallyForYou/What-is-Nursing/Tools-You-Need/RNsAPNs.html.(2014). Registered Nurse Career Facts. Retrieved from http://www.lcc.edu/nursing/nursing/careers/career_facts_ms.aspx(2014). Overview of Registered Nurses. Retrieved from http://www.campusexplorer.com/careers/D32869FF/registered-nurses/.(2014). Center for Nursing Advancement. Retrieved from http://www.uhc.com/physicians/center_for_nursing_advancement.htm(2014). New technological advances and trends in nursing. Retrieved from http://www.villanovau.com/university-online-programs/rn-bsn-resources/nursing-information-technology-trends/.