13. Nurses double-check your medications and prescriptions for errors. Like every other institution, hospitals make mistakes. One of your nurse’s duties is to check your medication and medication list for errors and omissions. He or she will also make sure that you do not have allergies to the meds ordered by the doctor.
14. Nurses are “the largest deliverers of healthcare in the U.S.” Most patient care in hospitals is performed by nurses. Although there are many different professions and specialties associated with the hospital staff, your nurse is still your primary caregiver.
