The name Laura is of Latin origin, and it means Laurel .
1 Observing and recording patientsâ behaviour. 2  Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans. 3  In order to provide emotional and psychological support to the patients and their families, RNs create harmonious environment.
The nurse collects information from verbal interactions with the patient, the patient's family, and significant others; examines standard data sources for information; systematically checks for symptoms and signs; determines the patient's ability to perform self-care activities; assesses the patient's environment; and identifies reactions of the staff (including the nurse who is performing the assessment) to the patient and to the patient's family and significant others.