Registered
Nurse
Registered
Nurses perform a variety of tasks that benefit the patient, the patient's
family, and the public in general. Registered Nurses treat patients, record
their medical histories and symptoms, and aid in the administering of
diagnostic tests and the analysis of results.
How can I become a Registered Nurse?
There
are 3 main educational paths one can take to become a registered nurse:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Nursing Diploma from approved
nursing program
Online Registered Nursing Schools
Job
Outlook
Job opportunities for RNs are expected
to be excellent. This is due to an aging RN workforce and a lack of younger
workers to fill the positions that are opening. In fact, the U.S. Department of
Labor has ranked the Registered Nurse position among the Top Ten Occupations with
the Largest Job Growth.
According to the United States
Department of Labor, those with at least a BSN
degree will have better job opportunities than those without that
degree.
Education
and Other Requirements
- Nursing
License, which can be obtained throughNCLEX-RN exam completion
Note: These are general requirements and
vary by specific job responsibilities. For example, to be an Advanced Practice
Registered Nurse (i.e. Clinical Nurse Specialist, or Nurse Practitioner), one must also have Certification.