Is there a difference between a reserve nurse and a nurse?

There are some differences between reserve nurses and nurses in responsibilities and qualifications.

Registered nurse reserve refers to the personnel who have obtained the qualification of nurses, but are not engaged in actual nursing work for the time being, are in a reserve state and are ready to participate in nursing work at any time. Reserve nurses are usually trained by nurse practice registration management institutions or related medical institutions. They receive professional training and assessment similar to formal nurses, but they may not fully meet certain conditions or find suitable jobs.

Registered nurse refers to a professional who has obtained the qualification of nurse and engaged in practical nursing work. Nurses are responsible for providing direct medical and nursing services, including monitoring patients' health status, executing doctor's orders, assisting doctors in treatment, providing nursing guidance and education, etc. Nurses need to pass the relevant nurse practice registration examination and obtain the nurse practice qualification before they can legally engage in nursing work.

Therefore, reserve nurses are usually qualified nurses, but they have no actual nursing posts for the time being and are on standby. They may take part in training or keep their professional knowledge updated so as to be ready for practical work.

It should be noted that the specific definitions and responsibilities may be different due to the different policies of regions and related medical institutions, and the above is only a general description.