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Need a Laugh Today? Nursing Humor…

Saturday, November 28th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

A big shot businenursing-humorss man had to spend a couple of days in the hospital. He was a royal pain to the nurses because he bossed them around just like he did his employees. None of the hospital staff wanted to have anything to do with him. The head registered nurse was the only one who could stand up to him. She came into his room and announced, “I have to take your temperature.” After complaining for several minutes, he finally settled down, crossed his arms and opened his mouth.
“No, I´m sorry, the nurse stated, “but for this reading, I cannot use an oral thermometer.” This started another round of complaining, but eventually he rolled over and bared his rear end. After feeling the nurse insert the thermometer, he heard her announce, “I have to get something. Now you stay JUST LIKE THAT until I get back!” She leaves the door to his room open on her way out. He curses under his breath as he hears people walking past his door laughing. After almost half an hour, the man´s doctor comes into the room. “What´s going on here?” asked the doctor. Angrily, the man answers, “What´s the matter, Doc? Haven´t you ever seen someone having their temperature taken?” After a pause, the doctor confesses, “Well, no. I guess I haven´t. Not with a carnation anyway.” (from http://www.lifetips.com)

Nurses Go To Heaven

Three registered nurses went to heaven, and were waiting turn to plead their case to St. Peter to enter the pearly gates. The first registered nurse said, “I worked in an emergency room. We tried our best to help patients, but occasionally we did lose one. I think I deserve to go to heaven.” St. Peter looks at her file and admits her to heaven. The second registered nurse says, “I worked in an operating room. It´s a very high stress environment and we do our best. Sometimes the patients are too sick and we lose them, but overall we try very hard.” St. Peter looks at her file and admits her to heaven.  The third registered nurse says, “I was a case manager for an HMO.” St. Peter looks at her file. He pulls out a calculator and starts punching away at it furiously, constantly going back to the nurse´s file. After a few minutes St. Peter looks up, smiles, and said, “Congratulations! You´ve been admitted to heaven … for five days!” (from http://www.lifetips.com)

Know any funny (but clean) nursing jokes?  Leave them in the comments section and I’ll add them!

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The Modern Registered Nurse

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

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So what is it you actually do?!

The nursing profession has made some dramatic changes since the day this opinion was written:

” It is customary with many nurses to carry with them a small pocket case filled with instruments, such as scissors, dressing forceps, caustic holder, tongue depressors and so forth, but. . . intended only for show, and . . . quite unnecessary” [1,4].

That sure isn’t the case anymore! The nursing profession has experienced rapid changes during the 21st century; some because of hard-earned respect for the profession, others due to the amazing technological advances made in medicine.  So, what does it mean to be a “modern nurse”?  Nurse’s work is patient driven in a fast-paced environment with rapid-decision making and frequent use of modern technology. Nurses now have more opportunity for leadership roles, autonomy in decision- making and advances in their career. Modern nursing looks something like this:

Choices, Choices and More Choices; Choose your specialty:

Modern nursing has become specialized and nurses today have a nearly unlimited choice of specialties and advanced nursing opportunities. Some of the choices available are:

  • forensic nursing
  • occupational health nursing
  • peri-operative nursing
  • nursing informatics
  • environmental health
  • Genetics
  • case management
  • infectious disease
  • community health
  • clinical nurse specialist
  • public health nursing
  • tele-nursing

Choices in How to get your education

The technological boom, particularly the growth of the internet, allow nurses the advantage of being able to obtain their nursing degree, certification and specialized education on-line and in virtual classroom and through distance learning. You can take your CEU classes online, you can renew your license online.   Just a generation or two ago, the only way to obtain a nursing degree would have been in a  “traditional classroom” setting, which excluded many prospective students because of its inflexible schedule, cost and inability to accommodate for other priorities like family and jobs.  Now LPN to RN bridge programs online are allowing more people than ever to reach goals that one day would have been unattainable.

The Human Factor

Patients are more educated and involved than ever. Nurses are taking care of patients and families who often know far more about their disease process then in generations past. The internet is a major tool used in self-education.  Patients may want to be intimately involved in the nursing process and expect answers to all medical questions, treatment options and second-opinions before making health care decisions. The nurse has an increased responsibility to help the patient separate fact from fiction.

Technological advances: keep the patient in mind

In most hospitals, long gone are the days of handwritten nursing notes and doctors orders. Computerization has completely replaced this, and many other areas in medicine. The rapid pace of technological changes can become overwhelming; but specialized classes, training, and peer proctoring can help to keep the nurse proficient. Another challenge with the flood of technology is to overcome the possibility of de-humanizing the nursing process. Being the patient’s advocate and keeping their needs–which include human compassion and interaction– as the priority is the core of nursing.

Modern nurses have the unique challenge of mastering the technological advances of the 21st century, such as:

  • Computerization of patient records and nursing notes
  • Wireless communication in health care communication
  • Computerized patient monitoring systems
  • Tele-conferences on patients and education
  • Advanced computerized life-saving equipment
  • Mobile- computing systems using PDAs. Point of care data processing.

It’s an exciting time to be in the nursing profession. Nurses will continue to see advances in technology, increased opportunities for leadership and specialization and expansion of virtual classrooms and distance learning.

If you’re trying to bridge your nursing education to a higher level then RN Bridge Program can make it happen quicker and for less money than conventional LPN to RN bridge programs.  Incorporating old school teaching and new school technology, RNBP offers an innovative and proven learning system to help you bridge your existing nursing experience to a higher degree.  Unlike other LPN to RN programs, RNBP offers all the flexibility of distance learning PLUS the structure and support of traditional nursing schools.  100% accredited!  100% proven!

[1,4] An 1895 Look at Nursing, author unknown<http://enw.org/1895_Nursing.htm<

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

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Thinking of becoming a registered nurse? Don’t know where to start or what the differences are in the programs offered? Wondering the difference between an associates degree vs bachelors degree in nursing? We know there are a lot of questions you need to consider when deciding how you will get your degree and what kind of degree you want. The thing to know is that there are three main types of programs available for you to choose from:

A 4-year bachelor’s degree (BSN) is a four-year program that offers more clinical experience in non-hospital settings than an associate degree. A BSN degree can be obtained through a traditional university or via an online nursing degree program, which offers more flexibility and is usually less costly.

A 2-year associate degree (AD) is a nursing degree acquired in two to three years and is offered at community and junior colleges. It focuses more on technical hands-on skills than the theory of a BSN. If you need more flexibility and control of your schedule, this degree is frequently offered through distance education or online programs like www.RNBridgeprogram.com.

The nursing diploma has a long history and was very common before the 1970’s when there were literally hundreds of programs offered. The number of programs available today is fairly limited. This program prepares you directly for work in a hospital or inpatient setting, and is most often offered by hospitals. A nursing diploma usually takes two to three years to complete.

No matter which route you decide is best for you, you should strongly consider attending a school that is accredited by one of two national organizations: The National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), which accredits all types of nursing programs, or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) which accredits baccalaureate and master’s level programs. You can still get a quality education from a non-accredited school, but if you ever decide you want to continue your nursing education with an advanced degree in nursing, you may not be qualified unless you have graduated from an accredited program.

Each state sets its own standards in “approving” a nursing program. To be eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam, you must have graduated from an approved nursing program. With programs like RN Bridge Program you will only receive your degree from NLNAC accredited schools, but there are many other programs online that claim false accreditation so make sure you do your due diligence. The NCLEX-RN is the final step in becoming a registered nurse. Without it, you won’t get your license.

But what exactly is the NCLEX?

The NCLEX-RN exam is the National Council Licensure Examination. It is a multiple-choice test that is computerized and gauges your level of competence in various areas of nursing. As a registered nursing candidate, the minimum amount of questions you will need to answer is 75. Once you have answered at least this many questions, the computer program will begin attempting to assess whether or not you have either answered enough correct questions to pass, or too many incorrectly and failed. This will prompt the test to end. If, however, the computer is not yet able to determine your level of competence, you will continue to answer questions until it is either determined that you are competent or have failed. The maximum amount of questions you could be asked is 265. You have 5 hours to complete the examination. It generally takes about a month to receive your results from the state board of nursing. If you fail the exam, you may retake the test after a 91-day waiting period. If you have passed, congratulations, you are now a registered nurse!

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What is the Future of Associate Degree Nursing Programs?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

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The Advantages of Non-traditional Programs as a Practical Solution to the Nursing Shortage.

There is a critical shortage of registered nurses in the United States right now. This shortage must be addressed, and soon. As the population continues to age and baby boomers retire, the need for qualified nurses will continue to grow. The nursing shortage has brought many minds together to try and come up with innovative solutions to address this shortage. The government, hospitals, and private organizations are all concerned and brainstorming for solutions. Nontraditional education will play a significant role in satisfying the increasing demand for nurses. Current Statistics on the nursing shortage are somewhat dismal:

  • The American Health Care Association reports in July 2008 that more than 19,400 registered nursing vacancies exist in long-term care settings and 116,000 in hospital settings.
  • The registered nursing shortage could be as high as half a million by 2025.
  • The Council on Physician and Nurse Supply released a statement in July 2008 determining that 30,000 additional nurses need to graduate annually to meet the United State’s health care needs. This would be 30% over the current rate of registered nursing graduates.
  • According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published in the November of 2007 Monthly Labor Review more than one million new and replacement nurses will be needed by 2016.

So what are the primary causes for the nursing shortage? And what can we do about it?  Here are a few of the practical reasons for the shortage :

  • According to the AACN’s report on 2008-2009 Enrollment and Graduation in Baccalaureate and graduate programs in Nursing, U.S. nursing schools turned away 49,948 qualified applicants from baccalaureate programs due to insufficient number of faculty, clinical sites, classroom space, clinical preceptors and budget constraints.
  • Almost two-thirds of the nursing schools reporting to the AACN’s survey pointed to faculty shortages as a reason for not accepting all qualified applicants.
  • In today’s world, many adults are not able to attend traditional nursing schools and universities which is forcing state nursing boards to ask themselves, “What is the Future of Associate Degree Nursing Programs?” The answer is acknowledging that the need for alternative nursing education is paramount.

According to national statistics, traditional universities and nursing schools are not able to consistently recruit faculty, staff and students to keep up with the national need. Traditional education is quite expensive requiring both day and evening hours for staff without commensurate compensation.

What’s the long-term solution?

Being able to recruit and retain registered nursing students in today’s high-tech, modern society is a multi-faceted and sometimes complex issue. Hospitals, nursing organizations, and nurses must embrace these changes if we are to see long-term solutions.  Potential nursing students are reluctant to commit to traditional programs for a myriad of reasons, both practical and theoretical.

Examining the differences between traditional and nontraditional schooling will help to clarify the reasons potential students would favor the nontraditional route.

Traditional schooling Non-traditional schooling
Hours/schedule On a linear track, daytime hours and inflexible schedule. May have to change work and family needs to conform to schooling Flexible, you decide how and when to study and can work around family and work obligations
Length of time to complete degree usually linear, clearly defined and full-time course load.Often inflexible Flexible, “work at your own pace” both part- and full time opportunities. Ability  to take breaks to attend to other obligations and priorities
Cost Prices vary, usually between $5,000 and over $20,00 for just tuition and book fees Tuition and fees between $5,000 and $20,000. Very limited costs for  transportation, rooming and board. Books and resource materials often available for online use
Personal considerations Required daily driving, possible long commute, takes significant additional time away from work and family. Classes must be attending at the school Can be completed in your own home, no commute time, flexible schedule around family and job obligations. Can take classes anywhere with “virtual” classrooms
Environmental issues Environmental Pollution from car exhaust due to travel  large paper usage, waste products and other environmental factors. Large overhead expenses for utilities and upkeep of facilities Little transportation or pollution, gas usage, paper use or output for either students or faculty. Minimal overhead costs, no maintenance required of virtual or online classes
Technology considerations Mostly text- book usage and hardcopy. Students may be behind in current technological advances compared to online students. Able to keep current with computer and online technology; as courses and testing is offered this way.

Because of the obvious benefits nontraditional education offers potential students it will continue to grow and has a significant place in addressing the nursing shortage. Emphasizing traditional nursing education severely limits the pool of potential students, often times those who would make the most dedicated and competent nurses.  Solutions are not simple or linear, but if institutions and policy-makers keep in mind some of the major priorities of the contemporary student such as the need for flexibility, continuous class-room availability, staff support (on-line access), affordable costs, around-the-clock assistance (with RN Bridge Program), and availability to work at your own pace, nursing would have many more prospective students.

(If you are interested in becoming a nurse in as little as half the time and half the cost of traditional programs (or even conventional online nursing programs) let RN Bridge Program make it happen.  With our video based learning system to lay down your Associate degree nursing framework, getting your accredited nursing degree will easily dovetail with the busy life you already have.)

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The Registered Nurse as an Administrator

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

nurse-with-laptopHave you been working “in the trenches” as a staff nurse for awhile and ready to consider a change? Are you looking for a position that’s both challenging, fulfilling and pays more than what you currently make?

While it’s true that many registered nurses are by the patient’s bedside giving
direct care, what’s less known is that registered nurses play a major role as administrators and supervisors within a health care setting.

After a few years of direct clinical experience, you may qualify to take on an administrative role. In general, the job description of a registered nurse administrator is to “supervise a handful or dozens of nurses within a department or facility”. Nurses can be an administrator in many settings including hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitative facilities or any other health care setting.

Supervision of nurses is the primary responsibility of a nurse administrator, but there are also more in-depth requirements and duties. The registered nurse will “administer the development of nursing service policies through planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, delegating, and evaluating activities of the nursing staff; participate in formulating agency policies, in devising procedures essential to the achievement of objectives, and in the developing and evaluating of programs and services”. To put it a simpler way, administrative nursing work is responsible for the overall management and direction of the nursing services at a major treatment facility.

There are sometimes basic nursing skills that are required of the registered nurse administrator, which can include:
• Mastery of basic life support
• Proficiency in use of medical equipment in facility
• Pharmacological comprehension
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A registered nurse administrator should also be familiar with the hospital’s (or other facility) mission statement and philosophy.

A registered nurse administrator has many duties and responsibilities and spends a large portion of time in leadership and supervisory roles. Attending and evaluating various committee meetings such as research committees, utilization review and quality control committees among others is another primary duty of the administrator’s role.

In addition to the above responsibilities, other specific duties, areas of responsibility and knowledge of a registered nurse administrator are:
• Ability to plan a departmental budget
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
• Familiarity with nursing service administration and practice.

Being a nurse administrator offers some of the best opportunities for career growth, advancement and salary that the nursing field offers. Salaries have continued to go up due to the shortage of qualified applicants. Depending on what part of the country you work in, salaries vary significantly and average between $53,000–$120,000!!

Are you ready to start making that kind of money? Let RN Bridge Program help get you there quicker and for less money than any other program.

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The Salary of the Registered Nurse

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

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Compared to many professions, especially one that can be obtained in as little as two years of schooling, a Registered Nurse’s salary is highly competitive. Many hospitals are adding significant sign-on bonuses-ranging anywhere from $2,000 to $20,000-in addition to other incentives such as paid moving expenses, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. As the population continues to age the competitive compensation and benefits are likely to continue for those in the nursing field.

Like other professions, a registered nurse’s salary can vary for many reasons, including level of experience, education, position, shifts worked and geographical area. According to the latest data, the mean hourly wage of a registered nurse is $30.04, or an annual salary of $60,480.  Below is a list of median salaries of registered nurses, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2007. The varying criteria is listed:

Setting Median hourly rate
hospital $30.68
Physician’s office $29.68
Home health care $28.43
Nursing care facility $27.12
Employment services $32.49

Top paying cities:

Major city Median Hourly rate
San Jose, Ca $45.95
Salinas, Ca $44.05
Oakland, a $43.88
San Francisco $43.36
Midland, Tax $41.95

Top Paying States:

State Median hourly rate
California $37.76
Hawaii $35.68
Massachusetts $36.03
New Jersey $34.08
Maryland $33.89

Hourly rates can increase significantly if you work overtime, extra holidays, or per diem (on-call), sometimes even doubling. With further education and training registered nurses have the potential to make well over $100,00 per year in areas such as Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthetist, and administrative positions.

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Alternative Career Options for Registered Nurses

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

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What comes to mind when you think of a registered nurse? Do you picture being at the bedside of a critically ill patient administering medicine and dressing wounds? Sure, that’s one of the jobs you can have; it’s exciting, challenging and fulfilling. It’s also probably what most people envision when they think of a nurse. Not so sure you want to be a staff nurse for the rest of your career? Want to stretch your wings and imagination? Or maybe you’re just looking for a change. Well, if that describes you, it’s never been a better time to be a registered nurse. Just look at some of the great options you have that you may have never considered:

Legal Nurse Consultant

Legal Nurse Consulting is an interesting and unique nursing job. Legal Nurse Consultants are licensed RNs who consult with and advise various litigators and companies who are seeking input on the medical issues of a case. Registered nurses give their expert opinion, do research on a case, review medical files, reports, and interview patients face to face. You may also assist in depositions and testify in trials. It’s important to be an effective communicator, good researcher and skilled in remembering details. You will need to become certified to be a LNC, and can take certification courses online at your own pace, or a classroom. Compensation for a Legal Nurse Consultant is highly competitive. Some of your clients may include law firms, hospitals or private litigants. You can also be a freelance consultant, which offers you the great benefit of setting your own hours.

School Nurse

How do daytime hours and summers off sound? Then being a school nurse might be the job for you. School nurses work in the school system by assisting students and faculty by providing simple medical care, administering medication, and serving as a parent educator. Communication with parents is a large part of being a school nurse; you will make phone calls reporting a student’s illness, send notices of communicable diseases home to alert parents, and organize appropriate educational material to send home with students for parents to review. One of the prime benefits of being a school nurse are the hours required: all days with week-ends and holidays off. You can even job-share to create a part-time position–and it doesn’t get any better than having your summers off!

Travel Nurse

If you love to travel and desire to see new parts of the country while using your nursing skills, travel nursing may be perfect for you. Travel nursing is an exciting job with great compensation that usually includes paid housing, generous sign-on bonuses and the freedom to choose which locations you will work. You will work for an agency that gives you choices of locations with positions available and you decide whether to take the assignment. Assignments are usually no less than 12 weeks. This job is especially attractive to young, single nurses who have the freedom to move frequently and want to experience different parts of the country—including Hawaii!

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Do You Have What it Takes to Be an RN?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

lpne-to-rnMost intelligent people can get a college degree. But some degrees require you to have a special set of traits to be successful; registered nursing is on of those degrees. So, do you have the right qualities to make a great nurse? Being a registered nurse is a very challenging and fulfilling job. Not everyone is cut out for it. Before you decide to take the plunge and apply to a nursing program, think about the qualities you possess and if they would make a good fit for nursing. Here are just some of the skills and qualities that nurses need to have:

  • Caring, compassionate and nurturing: you will be working closely with very ill patients and family members who may be vulnerable, physically stressed and afraid. They need a caring nurse to calm their fears, give information in a compassionate way, and show empathy for their situation.
  • Detail-oriented: Nurses must prepare and dispense medications with precision, carefully document assessments, interventions and outcomes of treatment plans. You will record specific and complex medical orders and be required to become expert at highly specific equipment and technology. All of this requires that you be a detail -oriented person.
  • A team player/interpersonal skills: You must be able to work well with a variety of people on the health care team such as doctors, nurses, therapists, family members and the patients themselves. You will be working closely with many different personalities and will need to do what is in the best interest of your patient and not let personalities or conflict get in the way of that goal. Registered nurses often supervise other nurses and staff, so your interactions and interpersonal skills must be superior.
  • In good physical shape: Nursing is a physically demanding job. You will be on your feet for most of the day. You will perform repetitive tasks such as bending, lifting and stretching. The shifts required of staff nurses are physically demanding; you will work nights, weekends, evenings, holidays, 12 hour shifts and overtime. Staying in good physical condition will help to extend your nursing career and prevent injuries.
  • Good listening skills: Nurses work closely with patients and their family members to assess signs and symptoms of a disease process or illness and to determine if the interventions are effective. Part of obtaining a quality assessment is to carefully listen to your patient answers. As an empathetic nurse, your good listening skills allows your patients to talk to you about their fears, anxieties and unanswered questions.
  • Ability to Multi-task: Nurses are required to perform many tasks at once, take care of multiple patients at a time and organize each patient’s daily activities such as medications, treatments, tests, dressing changes, baths, walks, educational meetings, and much more. This requires a high degree of skill in multi-tasking.

(Do you think you have what it takes to be a Registered Nurse? If so, let RN Bridge Program help you get your accredited nursing degree in as little as eight months all from the comfort of your own home. It’s worked for thousands of people before you, it will work for you too.)

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10 Reasons to be a Registered Nurse

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 by RNBP Admin

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U.S. News and World Report ranked being a Registered Nurse as one of the best careers of 2009. In their opinion “There’s a great demand for nurses, and you’ll have a lot of options” [1.1]. That’s an understatement. Being a Registered Nurse allows you to choose from literally dozens of job options and work settings. But that’s just the beginning of the benefits of being a Registered Nurse. Here are 10 great reasons to be a Registered Nurse.

1. You are in demand! This means job security. Even during a recession, nursing is one of a limited number of fields that are you are practically guaranteed to find a job in right now. Hospitals are actively recruiting, sometimes offering hefty sign-on bonuses.

2. Good pay. Registered Nurses start out making a significant salary. The average median hourly rate for a new graduate is $21.86. After 5 years the median average is $27.00. Not bad when you consider that you can get your degree in just 2 years, sometimes less with nontraditional or distance learning education.

3. Nearly unlimited career advancement, growth, and salary. Being a staff RN is a great job, but if you want something more your options are nearly endless. Some of your choices at the top of the pay scale, with additional training are:

  • Nurse Practitioner, with a median salary between $65,000 to $80,000.
  • Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), which pays upward of $110,000.
  • Legal Nurse Consultant: Get paid between $60.00 and $150.00 per hour. The hourly rate can go as high as $250.00 [2.2].

4. Autonomy. On a day-to-day basis Registered Nurses have a great deal of autonomy and independence in decision-making.

5. Flexible schedule. Nursing allows you the option of having flexible hours and shifts, including evenings, nights, 12 hour shifts or part-time. Depending on your life situation and needs these options can be a big benefit.

6. Status: Survey after survey shows that people admire and respect nurses and the nursing profession in general; it ranks among the top of all fields. Nursing is appreciated and admired as a giving, caring profession and one that people pursue in order to genuinely help people.

7. Teaching and leadership potential: Part of the Registered Nurse’s responsibility is to be a leader. In the clinical setting you will oversee Nursing Assistants, Nurses Aids, and Licensed Practical Nurses. You may have the opportunity to demonstrate nursing skills to nursing students and proctor newly graduated RN’s. In the hospital and other inpatient settings, nurses are responsible for discharge teaching and education for patients and their family. Registered nurses are Unit Managers and shift Team leaders. As a Registered Nurse you will have many opportunities to develop your leadership skills.

8. Variety: Nurses have the unique opportunity to meet and connect with a variety of people from many walks of life and cultures. Clinical nursing allows you to meet new people each day. The medical issues and treatments also vary each day and keep your job interesting and challenging.

9. Fulfillment: Working as a nurse means you truly get to help people. You are entrusted to take care of patient’s needs-both physical and emotional-at a difficult time in their lives. You have the unique privilege and honor to connect and care for people at a vulnerable time in their lives.

10. You can earn a Professional Nursing Degree in only 2 years or less with either an Associate Degree in Nursing or an Associate in Applied Science of Nursing. You have the option of attending a traditional college which will be a structured minimum 2 years of schooling, or a non-traditional school that offers courses through distance learning or on-line courses which are self paced so you could finish in less than half the time if your schedule allows for it.

With RN Bridge Program you can bridge the gap between your existing medical experience to your accredited ASN-RN degree in as little as eight months, depending on pre-existing credits. Unlike other online or distance learning programs where you get a stack of books and it’s up to you to stay on track, RN Bridge Program offers you structure through planned out video learning modules to cut down on study time and boost information retention. We offer the structured support other online programs don’t offer so you can get your accredited RN degree easier and faster. Guaranteed!

[2,2] Milazzo, Vickie L, RN, MSN, JD. Interview Education Brings Lasting Joy. Balanced Living <http://www.ezine.com/archive/2003/vol14_no24.html>

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