Military Nurse: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Military Nurses can set up a clinic almost anywhere, even in a tent outdoors!
Through history
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Long ago
Military nurses have cared for soldiers for a very long time. They have worked in tents, on ships and in many faraway places.
Tools of the trade
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Stethoscope
A stethoscope helps a nurse listen to your heartbeat and your breathing. It's a special tool that lets them hear inside your body.
A day in the job
- 7:00 AMThe day starts with a team check-in. The nurse gets ready, washes their hands and checks the supplies for the day.
Words to know
- Field clinic
- A field clinic is a small place where people get checked and cared for. It can be set up outdoors, away from a big hospital.
Quiz time
Military Nurses only work in big hospitals.