Nursing is a healthcare profession that focuses on providing comprehensive care to individuals, families, and communities to promote and maintain health, prevent illness, and treat various medical conditions. Nurses play a critical role in healthcare settings, working closely with patients, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to deliver compassionate and evidence-based care. They perform a wide range of duties, including assessing patient conditions, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, educating patients and their families, and advocating for their well-being. Nursing encompasses various specialties and settings, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, and home care, and it requires a combination of clinical skills, critical thinking, and empathy to meet the diverse needs of patients across the lifespan.