Nursing Careers

December 30, 2007

Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote health, prevent disease,
and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health
educators for patients, families, and communities. When providing
direct patient care, they observe, assess, and record symptoms,
reactions, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and
examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence
and rehabilitation. RNs also develop and manage nursing care plans;
instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals
and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. While
State laws govern the tasks that RNs may perform, it is usually
the work setting that determines their daily job duties. These nursing schools offer degrees and training to become an LPN (licensed practical nurse), RN (registered nurse), or earn a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) or a master of science in nursing.

Featured Schools

University of Phoenix

Kaplan University

Walden University

Online Nursing Schools

Grand Canyon University - Online

Indiana State University

Jacksonville University - Online

Kaplan University

Loyola University

Sentinel University

University
of Phoenix - Online

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Walden University