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Job Description:
Registered nurses (RNs) are caring and use
their knowledge, skills, and problem-solving
to help individuals, families, and groups
with health needs. RNs plan care and
work with people to help them become
healthier or to regain health after illness
or surgery. Nurses teach health practices
to clients and other health care providers,
and frequently supervise the work of
nursing assistants and practical nurses.
RNs also administer medications and perform
treatments for patients. Nurses work
in a variety of settings, including hospitals
and long-term care, schools, industry,
clinics, and patients' homes. With advanced
education, nurses may work as managers,
educators, public health nurses, as a
clinical specialist, or independently
as a nurse practitioner.
Employment Opportunities:
The need for registered nurses is critical
at the present time, and is expected to increase.
Potential Earnings:
The average wage in Oregon is approximately
$27.15 per hour or $56,455 annually depending
where the nurse works.
Program
information is from our 2007-2008
Catalog.
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