ENT stands for ear, nose, and throat, and usually applies to the medical specialty that studies and treat these areas. An ENT Nurse is a medical professional that specializes in this field, also called otorhinolaryngology. ENT nurses work with patients to treat injuries to these specific areas and help diagnose illnesses and chronic conditions, such as ear infections, allergies, tonsillitis, laryngitis, and sleep apnea. Their job duties include assessing patients, diagnosing the disease or injury, and administering medications to patients. The ENT nurse may also be called upon to assist the ENT surgeon during surgical procedures.