Registered Nurse

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When thinking about becoming a registered nurse, one should look at their interest code and then look at the interest code for the job. The interest code for a registered nurse is SIC. An interest code that is close to that of a registered nurse is RSC. Becoming a registered nurse is a quest unto itself because it has so many requirements in not only educational preparation and personal qualities but also in the daily expectations for this career. To become a registered nurse a student has the option of either attending a college or a technical school. A registered nurse can complete their schooling in two years if they want an associate in science of nursing, or four years if they want a bachelors in science of nursing. Registered nurses …show more content…

In the 17th century, nursing as a whole diminished.(Nursing School Hub) Most monasteries were shut down. The nuns that were working as nurses has to quit and stay home.(Nursing School Hub) The only roles of nursing were to tend to the elderly and those with the flu and common cold. They were rarely equipped to deal with actual illnesses. Most spend time tending to soldiers during the World War II.(Nursing School Hub) In 1900 the 1st issue of American Journal of Nursing was distributed. In 1921 1st class (512 students) graduate from the Army School of Nursing.(Jacksonville University) In 2001 nurses play an instrumental role at hospitals on September 11th. (Jacksonville University) Nurses perform physical exams. They also administer medications, wound care, and numerous other interventions. They also interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions. (American Nurses Association.) Nurses will also coordinate patient care, monitor patients self-management, update and maintain patient records, and take vital signs. They also prep patients for exams, and work with the whole medical team. (Jacksonville University) Nurses operate medical equipment, record patients symptoms and medical history, and assist with patient rehabilitation and follow up. (All Nursing School) Nurses are also responsible for educating patients and public about variety of medical conditions.They also provide emotional support and advice to the families of their patients. (All Nursing School) As a nurse it is important to be able to understand speech of other people, speak clearly, see details of objects, and use stomach and lower back muscles to support their body. (Missouri Connections) It is also important to be able to be physically active for long periods of time, hold

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