Nursing Careers
The academic curricula required to obtain work in a nursing position is surprisingly similar to that of a doctor's in its intensive study of medical and physiological concepts. Large amounts of information about the body and its overall functioning must be assimilated by the nurse enough so that she can perform properly and adequately in her job; competently assisting patients and medical staff as needed; turning chaos into order in emergency situations. Doctors often acknowledge the great deal of influence nurses have over hospital patients as well as on the overall culture of a hospital. Nurses are considered to be the critical component of any hospital, and nurses are those who will spend the most time in direct contact with patients.
What type of work is involved in a nursing career?
There are dozens of working options available for nurses to choose from in a nursing career which are generally categorized as either Nursing Positions, Nursing Specialties, or Career Alternatives. The category of Nursing Positions includes positions such as Staff Nurse, Case Manager, Nurse Practioner, and Nurse Anesthetist. On the order of Nursing Specialties, a nurse might work as an AIDS Care Nurse, Ambulatory Nurse, Infection Control Nurse, Rehabilitation Nurse, or Trauma Nurse. A Career Nurse possibly has the greatest amount of flexibility and freedom in their career and might work as a Nursing Entrepreneur/Consultant, Nursing Informatics, or Research Nurse.
What education do I need to become qualified for a nursing career?
Every nurse is required to earn a state license, the National Council Licensure Examination given by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Those interested in becoming Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), will take the NCLEX-PN test, and those who wish to become Registered Nurses (RN), take the NCLEX-RN. A prospective nurse can obtain an Associate Degree, which includes classes like humanities, communications, and general psychology for the LPN, and might provide the LPN a broader skill set that may result in perhaps a more highly regarded credential. The prospective LPN might also obtain a Nursing Diploma, which would focus more specifically on nursing skills and can be completed in less time than an associate degree, typically costing less money. Those who earn a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Science (BSN) to become Registered Nurses, are said to experience greater career advancement, though an associate degree is sufficient for the position.
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