REGISTERED NURSE(RN)

Chelsea Gosey & Sheweat Kubrom1st period

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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