When I was about four years old I wanted to be a nurse. My grandmother made me a white uniform that I would wear while examining my dolls with a little toy stethoscope. I quickly changed my mind when I realized that nurses had to give shots ... to children ... children like me. I couldn't imagine doing that! Nope, not the career for squeamish me. Even as an adult, it's not a career I can see myself in. Thank goodness there are people for whom this is a good career choice,
Registered nurses (RNs) administer immunizations, medications and first aid to patients. They take and make note of vital signs and record other medical information. RNs also advise and give emotional support to patients and their families. To become a registered nurse, you must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a licensing exam. Those who enter this field should have a promising future. Nurses will experience faster than average job growth through 2018.
Are you considering becoming a registered nurse? Learn more about this occupation by reading Registered Nurse: Career Information. Get some basic details, including more information about educational requirements. You will also find out about earnings and advancement opportunities. The best way to learn about any career is to talk to someone who currently works in it. Try to arrange an interview with a registered nurse. If you don't know one, perhaps someone in your network does.
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