Registered Nurses
There are more than two million registered nurses in the United States and the demand for RNs is growing rapidly as baby boom generation begins to reach retirement age. Registered nurses (RNs) form the backbone of health care in environments such as hospitals and nursing homes.
Nurses have many specialties and options that they may choose during the course of their careers. There are ambulatory care nurses, ER nurses, psychiatric nurses, nurses who work in school settings and doctor's offices, nurses who teach, nurses who work with elderly patients in nursing homes, and dozens of other nursing specialties.
There tends to be a fair amount of flexibility in work hours, depending, of course, on the particular specialty the nurse chooses. School and office nurses tend to work regular work weeks, while those employed in a hospital or nursing home environment will have options for evening, night and weekend work hours. Almost one-quarter of all nurses work part-time.
Nursing Schools and Degrees
RNs must graduate from an approved nursing school and pass a standardized examination to receive their credentials. Students pursuing a nursing career generally study for one of three educational credentials: bachelor's of science in nursing (BSN), associate's degree in nursing (ADN), or a nursing diploma. The BSN is a four-year program while the ADN usually takes about 2-3 years to obtain.
Schools for Registered Nurses are listed in the column to the left.
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