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A CAREER IN NURSING

A CAREER IN NURSING. Becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). Credentials . high school diploma Some nursing schools require a pre-admission test one of these three programs offered at many registered nursing schools: Associate degree in nursing Bachelor's of science degree in nursing

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A CAREER IN NURSING

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  1. A CAREER IN NURSING Becoming a Registered Nurse (RN)

  2. Credentials • high school diploma • Some nursing schools require a pre-admission test • one of these three programs offered at many registered nursing schools: • Associate degree in nursing • Bachelor's of science degree in nursing • Nursing diploma • most popular program is the associate's degree in nursing • After completing a program you must pass a national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) • NCLEX exam, also known as the National Council Licensure Examination,

  3. Job Requirements • Registered nurses(RN) hold a position of seniority over licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants and are often in charge of assigning tasks in a hospital environment. • Some RNs work evening, weekend or on-call hours, and are exposed to a variety of medical conditions. RNs can also have quite diverse jobs, depending on their work setting and area of expertise. • Some of the job requirements include; observing and recording patient medical history and symptoms • Establishing a plan of care for patients • Managing and assigning tasks to licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants • Advising and providing emotional support for patients and their families

  4. Salary • Salaries can range from about 37,000 to 83,000 annually depending on the specific specialty as well the years of experience a RN has.

  5. Advanced Degrees Degree Completion Programs for RNs: (RN to BSN/RN to MSN) Master’s Degree: (MSN) Doctoral Degree: (PhD, EdD, DNS, DNP) Post-Doctoral Programs:

  6. Rewards • Very gratifying job because you focus on the care of others • Well paid • Many opportunities for advancement • Great benefits

  7. Background • In 1860 Nightingale set up the first nurse training school at St Thomas' Hospital, London. • Yale School of Nursing became the first autonomous school of nursing in the United States in 1923. • In Europe the University of Edinburgh was the first European institution to offer a nursing degree in 1972.

  8. Works Cited • Evangelist, Thomas A.; Orr, Tamra.; Unrein, Judy. Publication: New York McGraw-Hill Professional, 2009. Product ID: 251051 eBook ISBN: 9780071599382 ISBN: 9780071599375. Web. • Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, Jan/Feb2011, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p131-134, Apr. 14, 2011. Web. • Vallano, Annette T.; Your Career in Nursing. Publication: Kaplan Publishing, 2006. ISBN- 13: 978-0-7432-4108-3 Apr. 14, 2011. Print.

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