What Is a Registered Nurse?

Registered Nurses work in the health care industry. They may be responsible for treating patients, or they may take the role of educating the public about medical issues. RNs can record medical histories of patients, assist with diagnostic testing and can administer treatments and give medications.

Most registered nurses work in a hospital setting, and can be responsible for many tasks, including the supervision of other nurses. As an RN you can choose to specialize in a certain discipline, such as emergency care or critical care.

To become an RN you must complete either an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, or obtain a nursing diploma. Before becoming registered/licensed you must also pass a national licensing exam. The average salary in 2008 for a registered nurse was $62,450 – but there are opportunities to earn more as an advanced practice nurse or by specializing in a specific field of care.

If you are interested in become a professional in the Nursing Programs field, you may consider the following schools which offers Nursing Programs courses

Computer Career Center

Diploma
Nurse Assistant/Home Health Aid, Certified Nurse Assistant
Texas, New Mexico

Vanderbilt University - Online

Master
MS in Nursing Health Systems Management
Online School

University of Phoenix

Master, Bachelor
MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner: The Master of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner program is designed for those nurses who want to pursue more advanced positions in today's challenging health care environment. 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.
Other programs available at University of Phoenix: MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education, MS in Nursing/MBA/ Health Care Management, MS in Nursing/Master of Health Administration, MS in Nursing/Informatics, MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
New Mexico, California, Florida, Hawaii, Arizona, Michigan, Utah, Minnesota, Online School, Colorado, Nevada