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What sort of teaching is done in your professional role? Is there any nursing/health care provider role that does not involve teaching in some manner?
In my professional role, teaching is essential.  As a family nurse practitioner I teach patients medication administration and disease management.  I am also involved in teaching staff at all levels regarding diseases; for example, if a patient is sitting in the waiting room and has a hypoglycemic episode, the receptionist (after receiving the teaching and training), will be prepared to recognize low blood sugar signs and symptoms.  I will be able to teach colleagues as well, after gaining knowledge in a conference or if I have learned some type of special procedure that will be new to our practice.

All nursing and health care provider roles involve teaching in some manner.  Nurses possess a body of knowledge that must be shared with patients, staff, the community, and our families.  I believe that even if nurses did not want to teach, individuals would still ask the nurse for advice.  Teaching is a very important part of nursing, it allows us to improve the health and outcomes of entire communities.