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A registered nurse (RN) is a career in the health care industry that works under the supervision of a physician. These professionals care for sick or injured patients.
Education
Educational requirements are at least an associate's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Licensing
All states require nurses to be licensed, which involves passing an exam administered by a state board of nursing.
Responsibilities
Caring for sick and injured patients includes taking vital signs, administering treatment and medication as directed by a physician and assisting patients to improve or maintain their health.
Counseling
Nurses educate and counsel patients and their families to assist with patients' recovery process during and after their sickness or injury.
Average Salary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an average salary of $62,450 per year in May 2008 for these occupations.
Source:
AllNursingSchools.com: Registered Nurse (RN) Career Opportunities
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Registered Nurse
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