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Q: registered nurses?
Both my bf and I are going to school to become Registered nurses. here are my questions...
1. what types of fields are there for us to get into?
2. what salary are looking at working and living in Utah?
3. how long did you go to school to become an RN?
4. me not being a math person, is the math very difficult?
thanks guys for the help in advance
A: 1-The options in nursing are uncountable. Hospitals, clinics, home care, insurance, camp nurses, school nurses, teaching, management.....its a great field to go into.
2- Cant tell you what a Utah salary is- but Im a staff RN in WI and I make about $65 grand a year after taxes etc taken out, and I get about 6 weeks of paid vacation a year, plus payed sick leave in addition to that. I only work 3 (12 hour) shifts a week.
3 - I went to school for 4 years and earned my BSN
4- I am not a math person either. I had to take a statistics class, and I got an A in it. I shocked myself. It takes alot of studying and dedication, but totally worth it. There was no other math involoved. (a bit in chemistry ) There is no math involved in my job either- and i work in ICU
Q: Registered Nurses?
I am a college student working toward getting my RN license. I have project to complete for sociology in which I have to interview someone in my [future] field of work. For any REGISTERED NURSE who has the time to answer my questions, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, elaborate answers are a plus!
1. What kind of nurse are you?
2. Has this always been your career-choice? If not, what moved you in this direction?
3. How long have you been a nurse?
3. What kind of degree do you hold? Schooling?
4. How do you feel about this field of work?
5. What are the hours like?
6. Is this field one that is capable of having while making family your priority?
7. What is the average salary range?
8. What region/state/country are you in?
9. What's your least favorite aspect about this work?
10. What is the most rewarding part of your job?
Thanks so much to anyone who takes the time to answer this interview!
A: 1:Maternity 2:no...PT with pre-med concentration...PT was boring, but I loved the cadavers...went in to nursing to do trauma (still love trauma), but found out I was good at OB and loved the autonomy 3: 3 years 4: Bachelors 5: Very Flexible...might mean working odd shifts. However, when the floor is short staffed, someone needs to stay, so we usually end up working more than planned at least one day a week in my field. 6. It is if you are willing to work off shifts or to work 12 hour shifts and only work 3 days/week (which I used to do). 7. At our hospital, we start around 28/hour and go up to $57/hour. With overtime and salary, that's starting around 50k/yr and some RNs make up to $120k/yr 8. I'm in MA in a city 9. It's emotionally draining as much as it is physically draining on the tough nights. It's hard to leave work at work sometimes, especially when it's a tough case. 10. The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that I am able to help people through the hardest thing they'll ever do physically, and unfortunately sometimes even emotionally, and they thank me like I did all the work. It makes me realize that even though I'm in awe of them and really THEY did the work, they truly appreciate the extra effort I put in enough to thank me for something they did. It makes the effort worth it (plus I love the babies!)
Q: What are the different types of registered nurses that work in the PICU?
Also, what are the different types of registered nurses in general and how would I go about becoming that type of nurse? What is the schooling amount and classes too?
A: There is only one type of Registered Nurse. All Registered Nurses graduate as generalists. They receive their specialized training on the job. You can become an RN with a 2 year associates degree from any community college.
Q: How many days a week do Registered Nurses work?
I was planning to live on my own when I graduate, but the other day my friend told me that Registered Nurses work 3 days a week. I don't think I will be able to afford my own place. Don't take me wrong, I love medicine and helping people, I don't care about the money, it's just that I wanted to live on my own that's all.
A: Depends on your schedule and if you work part or full time. Many nurses work 12 hour shifts and therefore only need to work 3 days per week. Very few nurses work full-time, 40 hours per week, because salaries are decent and most hospitals give you benefits at part time status.
If you can't live on your own only working part time as a nurse, you aren't managing your money properly. A single person with no dependents should have no problem supporting themselves on a part-time nurse's salary. You'll be making around $25-$35 dollars to start, so do the math from there. If you worked half-time at $35 that's still $36k per year. If you work 75% of full time @ $35 that's $54k per year.
Q: What do registered nurses do on a daily basis?
What do registered nurses do on a daily basis?
Im in the 8th grade nd my project is on what I want to be when I grow up and I want to be a rn nurse but none of the websites give me any good info of what they do everyday?can u please help???
A: Head to Toe Assessments
Care Plan Planning
Start and maintain IV
Monitor LPNs
Change Dressings maintaining a Sterile Field
Charting
Change position of patients
Converse with patients families
Converse with Doctors: have the ability to relay information to the doctor so they can properly order the medicine and diagnosis/prognosis.
Take orders over the phone
Change bed sheets with patient in bed
Document Input and Output
Calculate medication doses
Give IM shots
Give Insulin shots
Titrate IV's
Understand medical terms
Good command of spelling and grammar
Understanding of Anatomy and Physiciology
Explain diagnosic tests in layman's terms to the patient
Understand and know lab values
Don't past judgement of patient and their lifestyle.
Ability to get along and work well with others
Don't gossip..........it could be SLANDER
Learn drug names and their use
Assist patients with their meals
Not be afraid to ask question
Be confident enough to admit error
Lying is NOT a good thing to do
Listen to lung sounds
Listen to heart sounds
Count respirations
Count radial pulse
Check for bowel sounds
Check for pulses in legs, feet
This is just a short list.......good luck
Q: Looking for specific up to date statistics for registered nurses?
I am doing a research paper for college and including a graph or chart of how many male registered nurses versus female registered nurses by state. My thesis for my paper is as follows: There are many reasons for the significantly low percentage of male nurses, mainly, the stereotypical femininity of the field; thus awareness must be raised surrounding the benefits of the profession in order to attract more interest from potential, male applicants.
And if anyone has any additional good sources to find more info on this topic that would be appreciated too! I have around 10 sources, but hey, a few more would be awesome and make my paper that much better!
Also if someone could help me with a title too, that would be great!
A: You may need to go to the websites of the each of the states Nursing Broads in order to get the most updated statistics. The American Assembly of Men in Nursing my have some information. I have not been on their website for a long time but here it is:
www.aamn.org
You might also want to try Male Nurse Magazine
http://www.malenursemagazine.com/
Q: I wanted to know if registered nurses like their job?
I've been thinking about getting into the medical field but dont know to much about it. I've just finished an EMT course and just enrolled in some pre req's for nursing. If there are any Registered Nurses out there please let me know what you like and dislike about your job. I would like to hear from a few male nurses. Thank you.
A: Ok, first I'm a Paramedic not a Nurse... BUT, my wife is a Nurse and we actually just had this conversation yesterday, so...
Like most things it depends on who you are (your personality) and where (and with who) you work. Your attitude and the attitude of those you work with will determine if you like your job more than anything else... no matter what you do.
In nursing, there are SO MANY places you can work and SO MANY types of nursing. This is why I had the conversation with my wife.
There was a nursing student who had been doing all her clinical and internship time in a "Skilled Nursing Facility" (Nursing Home) and in Med-Surg. She had become VERY dishearted and was going to quit. Then she did a rotation with my wife in a NICU (Neonatal ICU). She emailed my wife and said she was completly renewed in her motivation and enjoyed working with my wife and was pleased to see Nurses that "Actually enjoyed going to work". I can't speak for Med-Surg, but as a Paramedic I see Nursing home nurses everyday and just don't see any happy nurses there... I'm sure they are out there, but as a whole, they are not happy. My wife was also an ER nurse, she LOVED it, but again many nurses hated it, it was too much work and depressing for some.
My adviced: be a nurse. the oppurtunities are really endless (if you work in a place you don't like... you can always change places): Nurses are always in need, no matter what happens to the acconomy, you will always have a job. and it IS a job you can really enjoy, but that will depend on your personality. Work as an EMT during Nursing school... you will both get experience only ER nursing get, as well as see first hand the many different types of nurses and nursing oppurtunities.
Good luck and be safe.
Q: What type of lifestyle do registered nurses have?
I am looking in to come college programs and I've always been interseted in the health care field.
I'd like to be a registered nurse for a hospital. What sort of lifestyle could I expect. What the avrage salary of a registered nurse. Is it better to work in a hospital or dr office.
I am independent, hard working, and enjoys a challange.
Anything would be great. I'd like some answers from real people and not the reps at the colleges in my area.
A: Hospitals will pay more than doctor's offices or clinics or nursing homes. Some hospitals offer 12 hour shifts but they are not required. Hospitals in general can be a stressful environment, but there are areas which are more stressful than others, such as the ER, OR, ICU, labor & delivery, etc.
Nursing has a high rate of burn out. This could be attributed to a number of factors including the nursing shortage and facilities being short staffed, so the RNs on duty have more patients to care for, some choose to work a lot of overtime because the money is good but they work themselves too hard. Some just don't know how to deal with stress very well. Some sit in jobs they don't like for many years simply because they have earned the seniority in their job, which is hard to give up, but if you hate your job, others around you know it, and your patients know it too because it is often reflected in the care you give.
You have to really have your heart in your job. You need to be empathetic and understanding and non-judgmental. You have to be the kind of person who can leave your own personal beliefs and biases at home. You can't be afraid of cleaning up messes, dealing with difficult people, etc.
Being a nurse is very rewarding in many ways. The good definitely outweighs the bad, for me anyway.
Starting salary for a RN in a hospital environment will depend on where you live, but generally speaking expect to make about $25-$30 per hour to start. And don't try to work full time 40 hrs per week. Almost nobody does that. You will earn benefits at most places at well below 40 hrs. My hospital gives benefits at 32 hours per pay period (every two weeks).
Q: Are any registered nurses interested in being interviewed about an ethical conflict experienced during work?
I am looking for as registered nurse, with whom I can conduct an interview with for my Healthcare and Ethics class, via email. If interested please send me an email. I would greatly appreciate it, thank you!
A: Yeah. I'll do it.
Just message me through my profile and I'll give you my e-mail address.
Q: To all Registered Nurses, what interested you into entering this profession?
I have to do this project about Registered Nurses, and I was just wondering what interested people to get into this career?
A: I'm not an RN yet, but I want to be one because I find a great passion in helping those out there. I like working in community and pubilc health settings helping out the poor, homeless, hungry, drug addicts, alcoholics, sex addicts and offenders, troubled teens, at-risk youth, and so fourth...
I also like the scope of knowledge that is provided. I like thinking like a scientist and studying sciences.
Q: Registered nurses.................?
What kind of facility do you work in (hospital, school, clinic)? Do you love it or hate it? If you could work in any facility, what would it be?
A: http://science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks.nsf/Alphabetical+List/Nurse,+Registered
See the "Interviews" section. Click on "Jean Jenkins" and "Keisha Potter".
My girlfriend is a RN.
She works at a hospital (ICU) and she enjoys working there.
She works three 12 hour shifts per week.
Q: in what website i can find info about Registered Nurses?
i need info about traveling registered nurse comming to usa for working in hospitals. i need to know the conditions and test they need to pass. i need to know an agency who helps nurses from other countries to come here and work.
i'm in orange county, california, united states of america.
thanks alot!
A: hey check this website:
http://www.rntousa.com
they helped me to immigrate from taiwan to orange county california's hospital. you can find all information about tests on
their website. i'm a registered nurse RN from taiwan. http://www.rntousa.com
good luck man!
Q: Where should Foreign Registered Nurses look for work in LA?
I am a Registered Nurse but I only came to US as a visitor.I wanna work as a Nurse but I am still waiting for my NCLEX exam.Can I work for the meantime?If so, where?
A: LA is desperate for workers. They'll hire almost anyone.
Q: pay for registered nurses in emory hospital atlanta georgia?
what is the pay for registered nurses?
and do they get a sign on bonus?
if so how much is it
& what is there hourly pay?
A: this may give you an idea of what Emory Hospital offers to nurses in Atl
http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/departments/employment/nursing/nursingbenefits.html
Q: what is a registered nurses starting salary in Austin, Texas?
im trying to figure out what is a registered nurse starting salary. And average overall salary.
A: It depends on where you work. A hospital has a range from $18-30 per hour and there are traveling and contract nurse that may make more. It depends on the department you work, the hours, what shift and if you're working 8's or 12's. A doctor's office pay is lower of course but the hours are better and a nursing home may not be as much as a hospital. Home health care may pay up to $40 per hour. Call a company called "Nursefinders" and talk to them.