As a student nurse, your duties are to assist registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals while you are enrolled at a college or university nursing program. A significant part of a nursing program is practical training, and student nurses learn about nursing from more experienced professionals while performing the actual job at a hospital, medical clinic, or healthcare facility. Your responsibilities are typically similar to that of a registered nurse. You meet with and assess patients, create medical histories, assist with lab work or medical procedures, and provide emotional support to patients and their families.