The role of the AD nurse encompasses many areas and requires multiple skills. The AD nurse incorporates many techniques to provide holistic care to the patient and their family. As an AD nurse you are on the front lines of patient care and must demonstrate patience, skill, knowledge, compassion and respect in everything you do. To be a good nurse you must continue to actively learn to provide the most up-to-date treatments to your patients. This includes continuing education, evidence-based research, and knowledge gained from other healthcare professionals. The role of the AD nurse is one of great responsibility and must be taken seriously. It's a challenging role that requires sacrifice and hard work, but it can also be extremely rewarding. The role of an AD nurse is as follows: care provider, care manager, and interdisciplinary healthcare team member. As a care provider, an AD nurse uses a systematic approach in all areas. By using the process of assessment, analysis, implementation, and evaluation, the nurse is able to be consistent and efficient in providing care. As a care provider, the AD nurse must assess the patient's health status, take medical history, plan, coordinate and implement care. The nurse will use ongoing assessments and assessments to ensure the best outcome for the patient. The AD nurse must develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient to effectively treat and provide support. During my clinical rotation I was able to implement many of these steps. I provided daily physical assessments, took vital signs, implemented hygiene care, fed patients, repositioned patients, and changed bedding. During each shift I was responsible...halfway through a sheet of paper...I couldn't take care of it myself. The nurse must be able to understand and organize a multidimensional approach to care. During my clinical experience I was able to work with CNAs, LPNs, and RNs. This allowed me to learn from their experience and provide better care as a result. I also worked with my team members and each of us learned from each other's strengths and weaknesses. Nursing is a demanding profession. The AD nurse must show commitment to the profession and to patients. The nurse must be an advocate, an educator, a scholar, and a team member. The AD nurse must practice ethically; using integrity, responsibility and accountability in both professional and personal settings. The AD Nurse is committed to providing the patient with the best care available at all times. AD nursing isn't just a job you do, it's an important part of who you are.