1. Orthopaedic Nurse
By; Cortrell Girton

2. Information
An othopaedic nurse takes care of people with musculoskeletal diseases and disorders like arthritis, fractures. Broken bones. Joint replacements, genetic malformations and osteoporosis.
Education is an important aspect of an orthopaedic nurses job, as they teach patients and families about musculoskeletal disease prevention, symptoms, and treatments.

3. How you will get there.
There are many steps that lead into becoming a Orthopaedic Nurse.
Get Your
Nursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Pass Your National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
Work as a Registered Nurse for two years.
Pass Your orthopaedic Nurse Certification exam
Become a certified Orthopaedic Nurse (ONC)

4. Where you can work
Hospital
Emergency room
Outpatient care Facility

5. What else you can expect
With a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), you could become a Nurse Practitioner working in Orthopaedic Nursing as patients’ primary care provider, or you could become a head Orthopaedic Nurse.
You’ll work in a variety of settings, from outpatient to home care to emergency or surgical settings.

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