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Registered Nurse. By Ashley Fleury. What They Do. Records patients' medical information and vital signs. Prepares rooms and sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that the stock of supplies is maintained. Prepares patients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments.
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Registered Nurse By Ashley Fleury
What They Do • Records patients' medical information and vital signs. • Prepares rooms and sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that the stock of supplies is maintained. • Prepares patients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments. • Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. • Discusses cases with physicians. • Orders laboratory and diagnostic tests and evaluates results. • Directs and supervises less skilled nursing personnel. • Monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. • Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
What To Learn Beyond High School High School Courses Health Science Therapeutic Services • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) • Adult Health Nurse/Nursing • Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner • Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing • Nursing Science (MS, PhD) • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
Skills You Need Transferable Skills Basic Skills Monitoring – medium (level 5) Reading comprehension – medium (level 5) Active listening – medium (level 5) Critical thinking – medium (level 5) Active learning – medium (level 5) Learning strategies – medium (level 5) • Collecting and recording medical information • Developing and using computerized medical records • Giving injections, drugs, and other medications • Helping people understand health care instructions • Observing and analyzing physical problems
Money And Outlook • Outlook: Increasing 19% • Job Openings: 6,294
Sources • Flchoices.com • Google.com • Bureau Of Labor Statistics.com