Subjects studied in the first year include: The second year includes study of sciences fundamental to basic nursing and, depending on the area the nursing school is approved to teach, will include one of the following subjects: There are multiple nurse categories.
In most hospitals, staff nurse give medications and help with doctors rounds.
If the staff nurse agrees to perform a duty s/he is accountable for her actions.
Enrolled Nursing assistants wear a blue button.
Nurses and nurse auxiliaries are required to wear "distinguishing devices" consisting of pins and colored epaulettes to identify them as licensed professionals.