Registered Nurse Career Guide and Counseling

Question: registered nurse ? What are the positions you have to hold and the training for the positions starting from what type of college to becoming an registered nurse some web sites would help out alot to and no this is for personal use not school.......thanks in advance.

Answer: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm This is a government website that gives a lot of good information on registered nurses.

Question: What is the difference between a registered nurse and a behavioral registered nurse for adolescent children? I want to become a nurse but I want it to involve children, although I can live with a job that doesn't. I want to become a nurse for the primary reason that I don't want to attend collage for very long but I want to make enough money to live comfortably and to provide my family. So which makes more money and what is the difference between a regular registered nurse and a behavioral registered nurse for adolescent children?

Answer: Basically, More studying!

Question: What actually need to do associated registered nurse in the hospital if hired? I want to know the associated registered nurse job in the hospital if they hired. Moreover, whether the bachelor registered nurse or the associated registered nurse, what are the different tasks have to be responsible in hospital to take care the patients and what are the best public Nursing University in Southern California? If you know well or have you finished with this career, could you tell me in detail as soon as possible?

Answer: Both an ADN and BSN nurse have the same job duties, point is they both can sign RN at the end of their name so there is no difference as far as job description. However, a BSN prepared nurse can go into Public Health (school nurse, public health nurse, occupational nurse, etc) and can move up the management chain if they so desire. Some hospitals even require a Bachelor degree if you want to work in the ER and/or intensive care units. I went to Cal State University, Long Beach which has a great program! All the accredited schools are listed under the Board of Nursing website www.rn.ca.gov Click on "Schools" tab Click on "Approved Programs" Good Luck!!!

Question: What is the difference between a Registered Nurse and an Enrolled Nurse? What are the duties for an: Enrolled Nurse? Registered Nurse? Thanks in advance No because it is a 12 month course to become an enrolled nurse, i was just wondering whats the difference in the duties

Answer: A Registered Nurse has passed her state boards and a Graduate Nurse has graduated from training and has not taken boards or recieved notice of passing them yet. I have never heard of a Enrolled Nurse. Is it possible this could be a student Nurse? ie, enrolled on the program. If you are a student you would be learning and not working on your own at all, but under a supervisor who is a Rn.

Question: I am a registered nurse and want to know how I become a Cosmetic Injectables Nurse? I really want to start a career as a Cosmetic Injectables Nurse in a Cosmetic Surgery Clinic on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. The job would involve performing procedures such as injecting dermal fillers such as botox, collagen, restalyn and hylaform injections, microdermabrasion etc. I am a registered nurse which is the first step, however I do not have any experience in cosmetic dermatology. I am currently writing letters to lots of cosmetic surgery companies and asking them how to gain experience or employment within the field. What else can I do?

Answer: go to Cosmetology school

Question: How do I properly refer to a registered nurse in a formal letter? I'm writing a letter to a registered nurse. While I know to refer to a Doctor as Dr.Joe Schmoe in a letter, do I refer to a Nurse as Nurse Joe Schmoe? Or is it Joe Schmoe, R.N.? And how would refer to them in the Salutation line?

Answer: Joe Schmoe R.N. You almost always include an abbreviated title after the name. ( joe Schmoe C.P.A., joe schmoe M.D. etc)

Question: Is it possible to be a registered nurse and specialize in neurology? I also want to know which is better, a registered nurse or a nurse practitioner?

Answer: Neurology is a medical specialty, so you'd have to be a physician. As for your second question, depends on how you define "better". NP requires more education, allows you to do more, and pays more. You have to be an RN before you can get advanced (masters level) training.

Question: What exactly is the best way to become a Registered Nurse? Hello there. i have been checking online for weeks now, and i cant seem to find what i am looking for. here is the deal. I am 19 years old, and i would like to eventually be a Registered Nurse. Is it the best way for me to go with an Assiociates Degree in Nursing first? and later on go with a Bachelors degree in nursing? if so, what exactly will i be able to perform after i get my Associates Degree in Nursing? for example, will i be taking people's blood pressure, their vital signs...etc. or will i be able to do more than that?..i am so clueless. and yes i have already talked to a few people at different colleges, and they cant seem to give me a good answer. one i could barely understand and the others didnt seem to care too much. any information is greatly appreciated. Thank You!

Answer: First, do you have high school courses to your credit that prepare you for university. If you don't or don't have an average over 70% or the average that is needed to enter the program then I would suggest you go to your local college and take pre-nursing or whatever is offered that helps to get you ready for the nursing program. This will last only one year and in that time if you have good marks you can apply to your local university and if you get accepted then I would suggest you stay for the whole four years and get your bachelors because this kinda what I am doing right now. The higher your education the better salary and jobs option you will have. After the four years you need to apply for a license in order to practice in a variety of places. Good Luck!

Question: How long does it take to become a registered nurse? How long does it take to become a registered nurse? How long does it take to become a registered nurse after you have become a medical assistant?

Answer: First you need a two years associate degree. The length of time it takes to become a registered nurse varies by state regulation and skill requirements. Normally it takes around two years of practice after your education to become a registered nurse.

Question: Can a registered nurse just work with kids if she chooses? Can a registered nurse just work with kids if she chooses? I'm in high school and I want to become a neonatal nurse and I've read that you have to already be a nurse to become a neonatal nurse. So first I will have to become a registered nurse but can I just work with kids or babies I don't want to work with adults.??

Answer: During school you will have to do rotations through all ages of patients. Even as a pediatric or neonatal nurse, a large part of nursing is teaching...and this will be done with the families. You also have to consider that children and babies constantly have their families surrounding them asking questions, giving you their input, questioning your decisions, panicing, pacing, crying, worrying. It is a very difficult field, but very rewarding. During school you will get to try a little of everything and find out what you like the best. When you get your license, you can practice almost anywhere. Most likely Childrens hospital would be best to start and after some experience, apply in a neonatal unit. Good luck to you!