Summary
Registered nurses may provide
medications to patients, including intravenous (IV) drugs.
What Registered Nurses Do
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Work Environment
Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians' offices, home healthcare
services, and nursing care facilities. They also work in correctional
facilities, schools, summer camps, and with the military.
How to Become a Registered Nurse
Registered nurses usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor's
degree in nursing, an associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an
approved nursing program. Registered nurses must also become licensed by passing a national licensing examination.
Pay
The median annual wage of registered nurses was $64,690 in May 2010.
Registered nurses may provide
medications to patients, including intravenous (IV) drugs.
What Registered Nurses Do
Registered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Work Environment
Registered nurses work in hospitals, physicians' offices, home healthcare
services, and nursing care facilities. They also work in correctional
facilities, schools, summer camps, and with the military.
How to Become a Registered Nurse
Registered nurses usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor's
degree in nursing, an associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an
approved nursing program. Registered nurses must also become licensed by passing a national licensing examination.
Pay
The median annual wage of registered nurses was $64,690 in May 2010.