The role of the AD nurse encompasses many areas and requires multiple skills. The AD nurse integrates numerous techniques to provide holistic care to the patient and their family. As an Alzheimer's nurse, you are on the front lines of patient care and must demonstrate patience, skill, knowledge, compassion and respect in everything you do. To be a good nurse, you must continue to actively learn in order to provide the most up-to-date treatments for your patients. This includes continuing education, evidence-based research, and knowledge gained from other healthcare professionals. The role of the AD nurse carries great responsibility and must be taken seriously. This is a challenging role that requires sacrifice and hard work, but can also be extremely rewarding. The role of an AD nurse is: care provider, care manager, and member of the interdisciplinary health care team. As a care provider, an AD nurse uses a systematic approach in all areas. Through the process of assessment, analysis, implementation, and evaluation, the nurse is able to be consistent and effective when providing care. As a healthcare provider, the AD nurse must assess a patient's health status, collect medical history, plan, coordinate and implement care. The nurse will use ongoing assessment to ensure the best outcome for the patient. The AD nurse must develop a therapeutic relationship with the patient in order to treat him effectively and defend him. During my clinical rotation, I was able to implement several of these steps. I performed daily physical assessments, took vital signs, implemented hygiene care, fed patients, repositioned patients, and changed linens. During every shift I was responsible... middle of paper... I can't handle this alone. The nurse must be able to understand and organize a multidimensional approach to care. During my clinical experience, I was able to work with CNAs, LPNs, and Registered Nurses. This allowed me to learn from their experience and thus provide better care. I also worked with members of my own team and we each learned from each other's strengths and weaknesses. Nursing is a challenging profession. The AD nurse must demonstrate commitment to the profession and to patients. The nurse must be an advocate, educator, scholar, and team member. The AD nurse must practice ethically; demonstrate integrity, responsibility and accountability in professional and personal areas. The AD Nurse is dedicated to providing the patient with the best care available at all times. AD Nursing is not just a job you do, but is a big part of who you are..