The Nurse Utilization Field encompasses the functions of planning, organizing, controlling, coordinating, executing, and evaluating nursing activities. This includes providing direct care for patients; supervising auxiliary nursing service personnel; participating in education and training activities; and research for the improvement of patient care. The field also includes participation in administering anesthetics; assisting with surgical procedures; flight nursing activities; nurse-midwifery; and other expanded roles in providing care of obstetrics-gynecology, pediatric or other patients in an ambulatory setting.
United States Air Force Commissioned Officer Job Descriptions
46XX - NURSE FIELD
By Rod Powers, About.com Guide
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