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Registered Nurse

Registered nurses coordinate patient care in hospitals, clinics, schools and home health settings, and are consistently one of the most in-demand roles in the country.

Healthcare

What you'll do

  • Assess patient condition and record medical histories
  • Administer medication and treatments
  • Coordinate care plans with physicians and specialists
  • Educate patients and families on managing conditions

Education pathway

  1. 1.Earn an ADN (2 years) or BSN (4 years)
  2. 2.Pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam
  3. 3.Start in a hospital residency or clinic role
  4. 4.Specialize (ICU, oncology, informatics) or move to an MSN

Education required: Associate or Bachelor's in Nursing + RN license

Programs that lead here

NursingRN to BSNPublic Health
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