Post on 01-Jan-2016
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REGISTERED NURSE(RN)
Chelsea Gosey & Sheweat Kubrom1st period
Computer technology
What are the necessary skills to be a Registered Nurse?
• Nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program • Pass a licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing
license • They must be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail
oriented.
What are Registered Nurses job duties?
• Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms• Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results• Operate medical machinery• Administer treatment and medications • Help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
What are some examples of nursing employers outside of hospitals?
• Private practices • Clinics • Short stay surgery centers • Schools • Rehab facilities • Home care settings
How much do Registered Nurses Make?
• Hourly rate :
$20.98 to $29.55• Yearly: 45,142 to 58,727• Bonus :
$300 to $2,000 (20% report receiving)
Where did you get the information from?
• www.bls.gov • www.drexel.com• www.payscale.com