The name Laura is of Latin origin, and it means Laurel .
Duties and Responsibilities of an RN. Here is the list of the duties and responsibilities of a registered nurse. 1  Observing and recording patientsâ behaviour. 2  Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals for creating and evaluating customized care plans.
Nursing Duties and Responsibilities. While most duties and responsibilities are managerial and administrative, charge nurses also provide some patient care. Although the number of patients and relative difficulty of each case may vary depending on the shift, department and type of facility, charge nurses assess and monitor patients. Other duties include monitoring vital signs, conferring with doctors on a patient's progress and reporting special circumstances.