2. Their work involves tasks like taking temperatures, blood pressure, pulse; giving shots, giving enemas, monitoring catheters, monitoring a patient’s condition and responses, etc. An RN can also do many of the same things, but they’re far less likely to be giving shots, taking temperatures, administering medication, etc, than an LPN is. http://www.nursingjobshelp.com/what_do_nurses_do.htm http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147142.php Nursing is caring for all types of people, ages, genders, groups and communities. Advocating a safe environment, educating people, and participating in shaping the health community is all part of nursing. Assisting individuals to health and recovery.

3. Nurses may practice in hospitals, clinics, physician offices, private homes, schools, pharmaceutical companies (usually as researchers), industry (occupational health settings), schools, cruise ships, retirement homes, hospice facilities, long-term care facilities, military facilities, and even camps. Some nurses may also advise and work as consultants in the the healthcare, insurance, or legal industries. Nurses can work full- or part-time, and many work on a per diem basis or as traveling nurses. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/147142.php

4. Most RNs work in well-lighted, comfortable health care facilities. I may spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing. Patients require 24- hour care sometimes so working overtime, nights, weekends and holidays. May be working on-call. In close contact with people with infectious diseases, or potentially hazardous compounds, solutions, and medications. They can be vulnerable to back injury when moving patients, shocks from electrical equipment, and hazards posed by compressed gases. Nursing might be emotionally strained from caring for patients. http://healthguideusa.org/careers/registered_nurse_working_conditions.htm

5. There are approximately 2.5 million nursing positions held in the United States! Mostly in hospitals, nursing homes, and other extended care homes.

6. Nurses most commonly enter the occupation by completing an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program. Individuals then must complete a national licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing license. a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and a diploma. All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other health care facilities. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences, and nursing. Nurses should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients’ conditions, and determine when consultation is required. They need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses. Some RNs start their careers as licensed practical nurses or nursing aides, and then go back to school to receive their RN degree. http://healthguideusa.org/careers/registered_nurse_training.htm

8. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 23 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment is expected to grow more slowly in hospitals. Rapid growth is expected in hospital outpatient facilities, such as those providing same-day surgery, rehabilitation, and chemotherapy. Employment in nursing homes is going to be growing rapidly. Overall job opportunities are expected to be excellent for registered nurses. registered nurses held about 2.5 million jobs in 2006much faster than the averageexcellent http://healthguideusa.org/careers/registered_nurse_job_outlook.htm

9. Nurses have to speak a lot. They will need to communicate with other nurses, the Doctor and his orders, and especially the patients and their families. As far as writing, nurses will need to chart for their patients and write instructions, notes, and reminders. Nurses must be very caring and compassionate and they must be gentle.

10. Nursing is a very rewarding career. You can learn a lot about yourself and other people. You can get the chance to help SO many people with their recovery. You can become very compassionate and learn to care for others than yourself! This job is an outlet for somebody to reach out to somebody else!

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