RN Nurse Schools

By: Amelia Turner
Nursing career opportunities are projected in 14% growth rate through out the next 10 years, which means there are good career opportunities for those who are interested to enter a career in nursing field. Students who choose to major in nursing or health care related program has a bright future in conjunction with the nursing job opportunities growth. There are many offered in largest universities as well as the smallest communities college, or you may choose to pursue a nursing degree online. But, you have to take a few considerations when selecting a nursing program that best fit you and meet your career goal. Read the rest of this entry »

By: Marina Smiley

A career in the medical field is a good choice nowadays. Due to increased demand for healthcare professionals, a career in nursing is especially popular. Nursing educational programs vary a great deal, and sometimes it is difficult to choose which program better fits one’s ambition, age, or financial situation. Basically, there are three different nursing programs available: a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), an associate degree in nursing, and a bachelor degree in nursing. Read the rest of this entry »

Registered nurses assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. They also administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. Registered Nurses may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Registered Nurses are required to be licensed and registered. RN categories include: nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles.

As of May 2007, the median annual earnings for registered nurses was $60,010. The middle 50% earned between $49,810 and $73,170. The lowest 10% earned less than 42,020 and the upper 10% earned more than $87,310. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of registered nurses in 2007 were:

• General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $63,820
• Offices of Physicians $61,740
• Home Health Care Services $59,140
• Nursing Care Facilities $56,410
• Employment Services $67,570