Helping people
What does a
nurse do?
Cares for patients every day and supports doctors.
A career guide for curious students · Grades 3–12
A day in the life
Checks patients, gives medicines, comforts worried families, and keeps careful records.
Skills to practise
Kindness, steady hands, teamwork, staying calm.
How to explore this path
A few years of focused training.
Training, qualifications and professional rules vary by country. Check current local requirements with a teacher or careers counsellor.
School subjects & interests
Nurse connects with Biology. You may enjoy this work if you like with people.
TRY A LITTLE OF THIS CAREER
A hands-on activity
Learn to read a thermometer and make a simple first-aid poster.
Ask an adult to help. Follow the safety notes in the activity. Printable activities are currently in English.
For younger explorers: a simpler explanation
What do they do?
Nurses look after people in hospitals. They give medicine, check how you feel, and cheer you up.
What helps?
Being gentle, caring, and calm.
Learning about the path
You study for a few years after school.
Questions to explore next
- Which part of this work sounds most interesting to me?
- What did I enjoy when I tried the activity?
- What could I ask someone who works in this field?