Educating patients: Nurses educate patients about their medical conditions, treatments, and rights. This helps patients make informed decisions about their care and empowers them to take an active role in their treatment.

Communicating with healthcare providers: Nurses communicate with other healthcare providers on behalf of their patients to ensure that they receive appropriate care. They collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that their patients' needs are met.

Resolving conflicts: Nurses may mediate conflicts between patients and healthcare providers or between different healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

Protecting patient privacy: Nurses protect patient privacy by ensuring that patient information is kept confidential and only shared with those who have a need to know.