Registered Nurse (RN)

Duties and Responsibilities:

RN is perform a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with patients and their families. Same daily RN duties might include:

Working with a variety of patients, from pediatric to geriatric, or specializing in one of numerous possible areas such as neonatal intensive care, cardiac care, neurologic care or dermatology

Observing and recording patient behavior

Consulting with physicians and other healthcare professionals

Establishing treatment plans, operating medical equipment

Supervising licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse assistants (CNAs)

Performing diagnostic tests

Treating medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, car accidents and burns as well as recovering post-operative patients

Salary:

$45,880

Education:

There are generally three educational approaches to becoming a RN. RNs usually train by completing a bachelor's or associate's degree program in nursing. Less commonly, RNs prepare for the occupation by earning a diploma in nursing. Graduates of any of these programs are generally eligible for licensure and entry-level employment as RNs.