Adult nurses care for patients over the age of 18 who are suffering from a variety of health conditions, varying from acute and long-term illnesses and diseases to minor injuries and aliments. They support the patient’s recovery by focusing on the needs of the patient instead of the illness or condition, carrying out care procedures and assessments and using care plans. As well as this, they promote good health and well-being through education and clinics on topics such as quitting smoking, weight loss and diabetes. Nurse’s normally work within a multidisciplinary team but are often the main point of call for patients, and often provide the most continuity of care. They will usually have contact with the patient’s family, this is especially