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  Registered Nurse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Registered Nurses are professional nurses who often supervise the tasks performed by Licensed Practical Nurses, orderlies and nursing assistants.
Registered Nurses are educators, managers, executives, therapists, intensive care experts, symptom managers, professional mentors, researchers and community members.
A Registered Nurse certified in critical care is a CCRN; in school nursing, a NCSN; in oncology the credential is OCN, and WOCN signifies certification in wound, continence and ostomy care, for example.
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 Registered Nurse Career
The three major educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, and a diploma.
Nursing has its hazards, especially in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and clinics, in all three of which nurses may care for individuals with infectious diseases.
Nurses may be licensed in more than one State, either by examination, by the endorsement of a license issued by another State, or through a multi-State licensing agreement.
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 Registered Nurse -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Registered Nurses are professional (One skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)) nurses who often supervise the tasks performed by (A nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick) LPNs, orderlies and nursing assistants.
They often have bachelor degrees or associate degrees in nursing, but in many states are not required to do so.
See also: (One skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)) nurse, (The work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm) nursing.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/re/registered_nurse.htm   (325 words)

  
 Registered nurses
Registered nurses constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.3 million jobs.
Hospital nurses usually are assigned to one department, such as surgery, maternity, pediatrics, the emergency room, intensive care, or the treatment of cancer patients.
Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012, and because the occupation is very large, many new jobs will result.
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 Registered Nurse Career Overview
Nurses collaborate with physicians in the performance of treatments and examinations, the administration of medications, and the provision of direct patient care in convalescence and rehabilitation.
The bachelor’s degree in nursing is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop a sound theoretical and clinical foundation for the practice of professional (registered) nursing.
Nursing is the largest health-care occupation and one of 10 occupations projected to have the largest numbers of new jobs annually through 2010.
www.mayo.edu /mshs/rn-career.html   (1451 words)

  
 LookSmart - Search results for "become a registered nurse"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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Registered Nurse: To become registered a nurse has to pass a comprehensive test called the NCLEX administered by individual states.
Registered Nursing The associate in science degree in Nursing qualifies students to take the national licensing examination to become a registered nurse.
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 Registered Nurse Salary
I did some research and it became clear that while travel nurses enjoy a number of perks from travel pay to completion bonuses that the salaries being reported to the U.S. Department of Labor and the various states reflect the average registered nurse salaries.
This is calculated based on a full time registered nurse working 40 hours a week for a total of 2080 hours per year.
Literally, what this means is that a registered nurse in Alabama may have a starting wage as low as $15-16 per hour while a nurse with 10 years experience in California might be making $30-$35 per hour.
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 Georgia Board of Nursing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Georgia Board of Nursing consists of eight members appointed by the Governor and is responsible for the regulation of registered professional nurses and advanced practice registered nurses.
Registered Nurses engage in the care of the ill, and promote and maintain health among individuals and groups.
Advanced nursing practice is practice by a registered professional nurse who meets the educational, practice, and national certification requirements specified by the Georgia Board of Nursing, and is authorized to practice by the Board.
www.sos.state.ga.us /plb/rn   (218 words)

  
 Registered Nurse Job Profile
Hospital nurses usually are assigned to one area such as surgery, maternity, pediatrics, emergency room, intensive care, or treatment of cancer patients or may rotate among departments.
Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2005 and, because the occupation is large, many new jobs will result.
Employment in nursing homes is expected to grow much faster than average due to increases in the number of people in their eighties and nineties, many of whom will require long-term care.
www.jobprofiles.org /heageneralrn.htm   (2513 words)

  
 registered nurse jobs uk registered nurse jobs - nurserve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Nurserve is one of the leading websites for nurses, providing information on nursing news, links to the nursing community and a facility to search for jobs in registered nurse.
Jobs in registered nurse are listed by region with our database covering the UK and Ireland, grade, type of contract and position sought.
If you are interested in applying for jobs in registered nurse and need some help with your CV, Nurserve provides a CV creator service, allowing you to fill in your personal details, education history and experience.
www.nurserve.co.uk /nursing-agency-uk/registered-nurse.htm   (245 words)

  
 Registered Nurse Advanced Careers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
There are plenty of advanced career opportunities for a registered nurse who invests in additional education.
Nursing is one of the 10 occupations projected to have the largest numbers of new jobs.
To become a registered nurse, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination.
www.nursing-schools-online.com /registered-nurse-advanced-careers.html   (204 words)

  
 Registered Nurse - Associates
Responsibilities of a registered nurse may include understanding, administering, and evaluating the effects of a wide range of medicines, operating and interpreting intricate life saving equipment, and being caring and sympathetic to patients with severe injuries and illnesses.
Registered nurses are also in charge of supervising other nursing staff such as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs).
Nursing is one of the most challenging and rewarding health careers and requires hard work and dedication to be successful.
www.mshealthcareers.com /careers/rn-associates.htm   (532 words)

  
 LookSmart - Search results for "become a registered nurse"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Currently, there are three types of nursing educational programs that prepare the graduate to sit for a standardized test to become a Registered Nurse.
She graduated from high school in Nebraska, and moved to San Francisco in 1934 to become a registered nurse.
Now that the summer is over we have to say goodbye as Sonia is entering her last year of school to become a registered nurse, but thankfully she is still going to be giving us a hand spreading the...
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 Registered Nurse Job | Core Medical Group
For over 15 years we have placed professionals looking for a registered nurse job in fine facilities across the U.S. Our highly experienced staff is always up to date with current industry issues, and are tuned in to the needs and expectations of professionals in your field.
We realize the industry of staffing within the healthcare system for a registered nurse job is a very serious and highly competitive field, which is why we constantly go to great lengths to meet and even beat what other staffing companies are providing.
From Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses to Surgical Technicians, Imaging Professionals and more, you’ll find CoreMedical Group to be your best asset in your search for the right registered nurse job for you, and as always, our services are free of charge and completely confidential.
www.coremedicalgroup.com /registered-nurse-job.html   (239 words)

  
 Canadian Nurses Association - International Applicants
The majority of nurses work within the publicly funded sector of health care, a minority work in the private sector and a small number of nurses are self-employed.
Nurses with skills and experience in specialty areas (e.g., emergency, critical care and operating room) and those willing to work in smaller communities or isolated communities are in the most demand.
Registered mental health nurses from other countries may not have the broad education required for licensure as a registered nurse in Canada.
cna-aiic.ca /CNA/nursing/becoming/international/default_e.aspx   (686 words)

  
 Registered Nurse Description   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Registered Nurses (RN’s) have the noble position of working to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness.
Registered Nurses work directly with the patient, and therefore are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities.
RN’s have a vital role in the success of the patient in helping to develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and their families in proper care, and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.
www.arcadiaservices.com /registered-nurse-description.htm   (111 words)

  
 American Nurses Association | Nursing Facts: Today's Registered Nurse: Numbers and Demographics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Registered nurses (RNs) are the largest segment of the health care work force.
Approximately 2,694,540 people living in the United States are educated and licensed to practice as RNs, and 2,201,813 are employed as RNs.
What follows is a statistical portrait of today's RN, compiled from The Registered Nurse Population, Findings from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses, March 2000, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration.
www.nursingworld.org /readroom/fsdemogr.htm   (122 words)

  
 Registered Nurse Jobs and Resumes - www.RegisteredNurseSearch.com
Hospital nurses usually are assigned to one area, such as surgery, maternity, pediatrics, emergency room, intensive care, or treatment of cancer patients.
They plan work schedules and assign duties to nurses and aides, provide or arrange for training, and visit patients to observe nurses and to ensure the proper delivery of care.
Advanced practice nurses must meet higher educational and clinical practice requirements beyond the basic nursing education and licensing required of all RNs.
www.registerednursesearch.com   (635 words)

  
 Registered Nurse H1C Visa- 
The report is supposed to provide a permanent solution to the shortage of registered nurses in the U.S. and also recommend a method of enforcing the requirements imposed on facilities by filing more effective attestations for H1C nurses.
Nurses may satisfy the H-1C visa requirements by obtaining a certified statement from CGFNS, or by obtaining certification from an independent credentialing organization approved by the Attorney General and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services; and passing the NCLEX-RN® examination.
However, Canadian nurses applying for a permanent immigrant visa must go through the same process as all foreign-educated nurses, which is obtaining certification from CGFNS, passing the NCLEX-RN® examination and, if from a non-English-speaking country, passing the TOEFL or MELAB English proficiency exams.
www.brijkapoor.com /h1c-visa.htm   (1771 words)

  
 Nursing School / Nursing University: International University of Nursing, St. Kitts
Nursing is a wonderful field, with unlimited opportunities and tremendous possibilities for changing lives.
Founder of the International University of Nursing, 86-year-old Dr. Robert Ross, was presented with the plaque bearing the citation by Director, Chairman's Council of Citigroup in Palm Beach, Florida, Mr.
With the acute nursing shortage in America, and the pressing needs to recruit and educate trained professionals, your School, will be an important part in filling a most important demand.
www.iuon.org   (621 words)

  
 registered nurse jobs online uk registered nurse jobs - nurserve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
If you are applying for registered nurse jobs and need some help with your CV, Nurserve provides a CV creator service, allowing you to fill in your personal details, education history and experience.
When searching for registered nurse jobs, it is beneficial to talk to other nurses in a similar position, and so Nurserve provides a message board to which you can add your queries and help others.
If you are interested in events, conferences and exhibitions related to registered nurse jobs, Nurserve provides a list of future dates to put in your diary.
www.nurserve.co.uk /nursing-agency-uk/registered-nurse-jobs.htm   (259 words)

  
 Registered Nurse : Nursing : GateWay Community College
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be both an advocate and an educator of good health.
You will be in a position to provide direct patient care by helping physicians assess and treat patients, administering medications, and instructing patients on steps to improving their health.
In Arizona, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 4% over the next five to six years.
nursing.gatewaycc.edu /Programs/RegisteredNurse   (171 words)

  
 Registered Nurse Training Programs
Registered nurses work in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home health care.
The registered nurse profession is expected to be one of the top growing careers over the next ten years, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Earnings for registered nurses are expected to be above average, particularly for nurses with advanced education.
www.techschooldirectory.com /registered-nurse.htm   (333 words)

  
 Online Health Care Degrees | Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of registered nurses.
The program blends nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to successfully work within the structure, culture, and mission of any size health care organization or educational setting.
The core incorporates the major foci of a Master of Science in Nursing degree: the theory of Nursing, ethical Nursing issues, and the influence of Nursing research on the advanced practice of Nursing.
www.onlinecareers.com /programs/health-care/nursing   (256 words)

  
 Registered Nurse
Registered nurses (RNs) provide care, treatment, counseling and health education to ill or injured people.
Nurses may work in a certain specialty area such as intensive care, surgery or obstetrics, or with special populations such as children, the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Due to the changing environment for delivering health and illness care, today's nurses are found in acute care hospitals, sub-acute settings, rehabilitation and long-term care facilities, retirement communities, health maintenance organizations, ambulatory care clinics, specialized outpatient clinics, urgent care, birthing centers, schools, mental health settings, home health and hospice care.
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 3152 Registered Nurses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Community health nurses provide health education and registered nursing care in public health units and through home visits, manage complex home care cases, participate in community needs assessment and program development, conduct disease screening and deliver immunization programs.
Nursing consultants provide consultative services to institutes, associations and health care organizations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the nursing profession and nursing practice.
Nursing researchers engaged in research activities related to nursing are self-employed or are employed by hospitals, public and private organizations and governments.
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 Drexel University;nursing schools:registered nurse, nursing scholarships, nurse practitioners, nursing continuing ...
Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions has a national reputation as a leader in nursing education, drawing on its 130-year legacy of educating nurses for successful careers.
This program prepares nurses to work as nursing educators in a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings such as hospitals, community centers, corporate and philanthropic organizations (39 credits - 10 courses and a practicum).
An MSN program offering nurses the flexibility to take courses and specializations that are of particular interest to them as they advance their education and careers (36 credits - 10 courses and 2 independent studies).
www.drexel.com /Fields_of_Study/Nursing.shtml   (505 words)

  
 History of Nursing (AAHN) Membership Information
Nursing history is not an ornament to be displayed on anniversary days, nor does it consist of only happy stories to be recalled and retold on special occasions.
Nursing history is a vivid testimony, meant to incite, instruct and inspire today's nurses as they bravely trod the winding path of a reinvented health care system.
A Position Paper on Nursing History in the Curriculum: Preparing Nurses for the 21st Century was adopted by the AAHN Board of Directors at their September 21, 2001 Board meeting.
www.aahn.org   (495 words)

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