Registered Nursing By: Meghan Rorar
A Registered Nurse is… Someone who works in the medical field Provides patient care educates patients and the public about many different health conditions Provides emotional support for the patient and their families
Training/Schooling Diploma in nursing with Associate or Bachelor Degree Associate degree: 2 years Bachelor degree: 4 years, study more of human development diplomas are earned through healthcare facilities and require 3 years with clinical teachings
Training/Schooling Cont. ~ RNs (Registered Nurses) by law must be licensed before working (In USA) All states require you pass the National Council Licensure Examination
Schools that have great Nursing Programs are…. The University of Akron in downtown Akron Penn University in Philadelphia John Hopkins University in Baltimore University of Washington in Seattle Oregon Health and Science University in Portland
Career Ladder Associate Nurse Clinical Nurse Advanced Clinician Nursing Educator Clinical Nurse Specialist
Salaries Starting salary of about $41,190 a year Average salary is $55,311 Highest is estimated around $79,789 Associate nurse makes: $41,190 Clinical Nurse: $47,300 Advanced Clinician: $56,770 Nursing Educator: $ Clinical Nurse Specialist:$79,787
Is Science Important? RNs use science daily A RN must know science in order to be able to do their job correctly and help the patients have a better understanding of what’s going on as well knowing what is going on
Science Cont. ~ RNs must know chemistry, physiology, sociology, anatomy, mathematics, psychology, pharmacology, developmental biology, pathophysiology, childhood development,& computer science
Science Cont. ~ Need to know formulas in calculating body mass index Intravenous drip rates and drug dosage calculations Know disease processes and how they work in order to explain them to the patient and the patient’s family Need to understand the patient's developmental level; psychological for teaching them about their disease
Registered Nursing Is not just medical care but emotion support as well Mostly work in hospitals but they are everywhere It is said that nurses should have high energy levels to complete their work Must have exceptional people skills and communication
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