Saturday, February 23, 2008
Where i got my info
I got most of my information from nursingworld.org and nursingschools.com but if you go to www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm they give you a bunch of websites you can go and visit.
Friday, February 22, 2008
Different Hospitals
The Pauls Valley Hospital, the Medical Clinic in Maysville and one of the doctors offices in the Pauls Valley Hospital.
I could job shadow any of the RN's in any of these places and learn how to take vitals and other things like that.
An Institiution...
The institution I would like to visit would be Norman's Hospital and to job shadow one of the RN's there or at another hospital.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Where to go?
I have thought about working in another state but im just not for sure yet. I have thought about either going to Shelton State in Alabama since I have already looked into it. Or somewhere like OCCC here in OK.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
ALL of the requirements of becoming an RN
The three major educational paths to registered nursing are a bachelor's degree, an associate degree, and a diploma from an approved nursing program. Nurses most commonly enter the occupation by completing an associate degree or bachelor's degree program. Individuals then must complete a national licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing license. Further training or education can qualify nurses to work in specialty areas, and may help improve advancement opportunities.
Education and training. There are three major educational paths to registered nursing-a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete. In 2006, 709 nursing programs offered degrees at the bachelor's level. ADN programs, offered by community and junior colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. About 850 RN programs granted associate degrees. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years. Only about 70 programs offered diplomas. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of educational programs qualify for entry-level positions.
Many RNs with an ADN or diploma later enter bachelor's programs to prepare for a broader scope of nursing practice. Often, they can find an entry-level position and then take advantage of tuition reimbursement benefits to work toward a BSN by completing an RN-to-BSN program. In 2006, there were 629 RN-to-BSN programs in the United States. Accelerated master's degree in nursing (MSN) programs also are available by combining 1 year of an accelerated BSN program with 2 years of graduate study. In 2006, there were 149 RN-to-MSN programs.
Accelerated BSN programs also are available for individuals who have a bachelor's or higher degree in another field and who are interested in moving into nursing. In 2006, 197 of these programs were available. Accelerated BSN programs last 12 to 18 months and provide the fastest route to a BSN for individuals who already hold a degree. MSN programs also are available for individuals who hold a bachelor's or higher degree in another field.
Individuals considering nursing should carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in a BSN or MSN program because, if they do, their advancement opportunities usually are broader. In fact, some career paths are open only to nurses with a bachelor's or master's degree. A bachelor's degree often is necessary for administrative positions and is a prerequisite for admission to graduate nursing programs in research, consulting, and teaching, and all four advanced practice nursing specialties-clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners. Individuals who complete a bachelor's receive more training in areas such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking, all of which are becoming more important as nursing care becomes more complex. Additionally, bachelor's degree programs offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. Education beyond a bachelor's degree can also help students looking to enter certain fields or increase advancement opportunities. In 2006, 448 nursing schools offered master's degrees, 108 offered doctoral degrees, and 58 offered accelerated BSN-to-doctoral programs.
All four advanced practice nursing specialties require at least a master's degree. Most programs include about 2 years of full-time study and require a BSN degree for entry; some programs require at least 1 to 2 years of clinical experience as an RN for admission. In 2006, there were 342 master's and post-master's programs offered for nurse practitioners, 230 master's and post-master's programs for clinical nurse specialists, 106 programs for nurse anesthetists, and 39 programs for nurse-midwives.
All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other health care facilities. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences, and nursing. Coursework also includes the liberal arts for ADN and BSN students.
Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospital departments such as pediatrics, psychiatry, maternity, and surgery. A growing number of programs include clinical experience in nursing care facilities, public health departments, home health agencies, and ambulatory clinics.
Licensure and certification. In all States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination, known as the NCLEX-RN, in order to obtain a nursing license. Nurses may be licensed in more than one State, either by examination or by the endorsement of a license issued by another State. The Nurse Licensure Compact Agreement allows a nurse who is licensed and permanently resides in one of the member States to practice in the other member States without obtaining additional licensure. In 2006, 20 states were members of the Compact, while 2 more were pending membership. All States require periodic renewal of licenses, which may require continuing education.
Certification is common, and sometimes required, for the four advanced practice nursing specialties-clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners. Upon completion of their educational programs, most advanced practice nurses become nationally certified in their area of specialty. Certification also is available in specialty areas for all nurses. In some States, certification in a specialty is required in order to practice that specialty.
Foreign-educated and foreign-born nurses wishing to work in the United States must obtain a work visa. To obtain the visa, nurses must undergo a federal screening program to ensure that their education and licensure are comparable to that of a U.S. educated nurse, that they have proficiency in written and spoken English, and that they have passed either the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Examination or the NCLEX-RN. CGFNS administers the VisaScreen Program. (The Commission is an immigration-neutral, nonprofit organization that is recognized internationally as an authority on credentials evaluation in the health care field.) Nurses educated in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, or foreign-born nurses who were educated in the United States, are exempt from the language proficiency testing. In addition to these national requirements, foreign-born nurses must obtain state licensure in order to practice in the United States. Each State has its own requirements for licensure.
Other qualifications. Nurses should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients' conditions, and determine when consultation is required. They need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Advancement. Some RNs start their careers as licensed practical nurses or nursing aides, and then go back to school to receive their RN degree. Most RNs begin as staff nurses in hospitals, and with experience and good performance often move to other settings or are promoted to more responsible positions. In management, nurses can advance from assistant unit manger or head nurse to more senior-level administrative roles of assistant director, director, vice president, or chief nurse. Increasingly, management-level nursing positions require a graduate or an advanced degree in nursing or health services administration. Administrative positions require leadership, communication and negotiation skills, and good judgment.
Some nurses move into the business side of health care. Their nursing expertise and experience on a health care team equip them to manage ambulatory, acute, home-based, and chronic care. Employers-including hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and managed care organizations, among others-need RNs for health planning and development, marketing, consulting, policy development, and quality assurance. Other nurses work as college and university faculty or conduct research.
I got most of this info at allnursingschools.com but i do not remember the other website i got it off of.
Education and training. There are three major educational paths to registered nursing-a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete. In 2006, 709 nursing programs offered degrees at the bachelor's level. ADN programs, offered by community and junior colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. About 850 RN programs granted associate degrees. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years. Only about 70 programs offered diplomas. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of educational programs qualify for entry-level positions.
Many RNs with an ADN or diploma later enter bachelor's programs to prepare for a broader scope of nursing practice. Often, they can find an entry-level position and then take advantage of tuition reimbursement benefits to work toward a BSN by completing an RN-to-BSN program. In 2006, there were 629 RN-to-BSN programs in the United States. Accelerated master's degree in nursing (MSN) programs also are available by combining 1 year of an accelerated BSN program with 2 years of graduate study. In 2006, there were 149 RN-to-MSN programs.
Accelerated BSN programs also are available for individuals who have a bachelor's or higher degree in another field and who are interested in moving into nursing. In 2006, 197 of these programs were available. Accelerated BSN programs last 12 to 18 months and provide the fastest route to a BSN for individuals who already hold a degree. MSN programs also are available for individuals who hold a bachelor's or higher degree in another field.
Individuals considering nursing should carefully weigh the advantages and disadvantages of enrolling in a BSN or MSN program because, if they do, their advancement opportunities usually are broader. In fact, some career paths are open only to nurses with a bachelor's or master's degree. A bachelor's degree often is necessary for administrative positions and is a prerequisite for admission to graduate nursing programs in research, consulting, and teaching, and all four advanced practice nursing specialties-clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners. Individuals who complete a bachelor's receive more training in areas such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking, all of which are becoming more important as nursing care becomes more complex. Additionally, bachelor's degree programs offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. Education beyond a bachelor's degree can also help students looking to enter certain fields or increase advancement opportunities. In 2006, 448 nursing schools offered master's degrees, 108 offered doctoral degrees, and 58 offered accelerated BSN-to-doctoral programs.
All four advanced practice nursing specialties require at least a master's degree. Most programs include about 2 years of full-time study and require a BSN degree for entry; some programs require at least 1 to 2 years of clinical experience as an RN for admission. In 2006, there were 342 master's and post-master's programs offered for nurse practitioners, 230 master's and post-master's programs for clinical nurse specialists, 106 programs for nurse anesthetists, and 39 programs for nurse-midwives.
All nursing education programs include classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience in hospitals and other health care facilities. Students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other behavioral sciences, and nursing. Coursework also includes the liberal arts for ADN and BSN students.
Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospital departments such as pediatrics, psychiatry, maternity, and surgery. A growing number of programs include clinical experience in nursing care facilities, public health departments, home health agencies, and ambulatory clinics.
Licensure and certification. In all States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, students must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a national licensing examination, known as the NCLEX-RN, in order to obtain a nursing license. Nurses may be licensed in more than one State, either by examination or by the endorsement of a license issued by another State. The Nurse Licensure Compact Agreement allows a nurse who is licensed and permanently resides in one of the member States to practice in the other member States without obtaining additional licensure. In 2006, 20 states were members of the Compact, while 2 more were pending membership. All States require periodic renewal of licenses, which may require continuing education.
Certification is common, and sometimes required, for the four advanced practice nursing specialties-clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, nurse-midwives, and nurse practitioners. Upon completion of their educational programs, most advanced practice nurses become nationally certified in their area of specialty. Certification also is available in specialty areas for all nurses. In some States, certification in a specialty is required in order to practice that specialty.
Foreign-educated and foreign-born nurses wishing to work in the United States must obtain a work visa. To obtain the visa, nurses must undergo a federal screening program to ensure that their education and licensure are comparable to that of a U.S. educated nurse, that they have proficiency in written and spoken English, and that they have passed either the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Examination or the NCLEX-RN. CGFNS administers the VisaScreen Program. (The Commission is an immigration-neutral, nonprofit organization that is recognized internationally as an authority on credentials evaluation in the health care field.) Nurses educated in Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, or foreign-born nurses who were educated in the United States, are exempt from the language proficiency testing. In addition to these national requirements, foreign-born nurses must obtain state licensure in order to practice in the United States. Each State has its own requirements for licensure.
Other qualifications. Nurses should be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented. They must be able to direct or supervise others, correctly assess patients' conditions, and determine when consultation is required. They need emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Advancement. Some RNs start their careers as licensed practical nurses or nursing aides, and then go back to school to receive their RN degree. Most RNs begin as staff nurses in hospitals, and with experience and good performance often move to other settings or are promoted to more responsible positions. In management, nurses can advance from assistant unit manger or head nurse to more senior-level administrative roles of assistant director, director, vice president, or chief nurse. Increasingly, management-level nursing positions require a graduate or an advanced degree in nursing or health services administration. Administrative positions require leadership, communication and negotiation skills, and good judgment.
Some nurses move into the business side of health care. Their nursing expertise and experience on a health care team equip them to manage ambulatory, acute, home-based, and chronic care. Employers-including hospitals, insurance companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and managed care organizations, among others-need RNs for health planning and development, marketing, consulting, policy development, and quality assurance. Other nurses work as college and university faculty or conduct research.
I got most of this info at allnursingschools.com but i do not remember the other website i got it off of.
How long does it take and how much is it?
HOW LONG
Most looking into how long it will take to become a registered nurse will find a two year associate degree program. Hospital programs necessary to become a registered nurse may take three years to complete. Other programs of study necessary to become a registered nurse can last four years. The length of time it takes to become a registered nurse varies by state regulation and skill requirements.
Diploma - 3 years
Associate Degree - 2 years
BSN - 4 years
RN to BSN can be 2-3 years
HOW MUCH
There is a huge range of tuition costs, which depend on the type of school, whether it is public or private, and whether you are an in-state or out-of-state resident. Community colleges might cost $3,000-5,000 per year, while a private 4-year college can cost more than $20,000 per year.
Becoming a Registered Nurse
SAT or ACT exam, minimums vary widely by school
GPA range from 2.0-3.25, depending on the school
3 years of math, including geometry and algebra II
3 years of science, including biology and chemistry
4 years of English
2 years of foreign language
In today's health care industry, registered nurses are in short supply and high demand. While nursing assistants and other lesser trained health care aides are filling in the gaps that a lack of registered nurses has left, the training and the experience that RNs bring to every health care setting is undeniable.
A registered nurse can be found in a number of health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, specialty doctor offices, private care agencies, and physical therapy settings. They are involved in every aspect of patient care, even when not directly dealing with a patient. Many RNs are also becoming a vital part of insurance companies in determining what care is necessary for patients and how a company should charge for a specific claim.
The responsibilities of a registered nurse are vast and often more detailed that any list could ever cover, but include:
Directly involved in patient care, including vital signs and basic patient comfort duties
Administration of injections as well as medications
Development of patient care plans and assessments
Determination of necessary equipment and facilities for patient care
Supervision of nurses' aides as well as LPNs or LVNs
Direction interaction with physicians regarding the patient care
Delegation of tasks as deemed necessary
Education of staff as well as new nursing assistant students
Education of community
Determination of patient care needs, including whether they are met and how they can be met as a situation changes for a patient
Nursing administration position duties
Maintenance of nursing notes, medical records, and detailed communication to other nurses on staff
Typical nursing school prerequisites will vary from program to program, but generally include an ACT or SAT score, at least a 2.0 grade point average (this varies widely across programs), basic education (math, science, foreign language, and English classes), as well as positive extracurricular activities. As more nursing schools are taking more applicants, the best qualifications will determine acceptance as well as financial aid possibilities.
There are several programs that are included under the RN title. The first level is to become an RN or registered nurse. This process generally takes three years for a diploma, and only two years for an associate's degree. If you want to increase your salary or feel that you would like to enter the administration field, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree will take about four years to complete. Some nurses also decide to get their BSN after working as an RN for a while. This transition can take anywhere from two to three years to complete.
Because of the nursing shortage, more schools are offering accelerated nursing programs as well. Local colleges and technical schools can be a tremendous source of possibilities for night and weekend classes for those who can only afford part-time study.
Registered nurses can expect to make about $40,000 to start, but the national average for nurses is closer to $50,000 annually. With all of the sign-on bonuses and benefits, registered nurses are better compensated due to the current high demand for their skill sets.
GPA range from 2.0-3.25, depending on the school
3 years of math, including geometry and algebra II
3 years of science, including biology and chemistry
4 years of English
2 years of foreign language
In today's health care industry, registered nurses are in short supply and high demand. While nursing assistants and other lesser trained health care aides are filling in the gaps that a lack of registered nurses has left, the training and the experience that RNs bring to every health care setting is undeniable.
A registered nurse can be found in a number of health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, specialty doctor offices, private care agencies, and physical therapy settings. They are involved in every aspect of patient care, even when not directly dealing with a patient. Many RNs are also becoming a vital part of insurance companies in determining what care is necessary for patients and how a company should charge for a specific claim.
The responsibilities of a registered nurse are vast and often more detailed that any list could ever cover, but include:
Directly involved in patient care, including vital signs and basic patient comfort duties
Administration of injections as well as medications
Development of patient care plans and assessments
Determination of necessary equipment and facilities for patient care
Supervision of nurses' aides as well as LPNs or LVNs
Direction interaction with physicians regarding the patient care
Delegation of tasks as deemed necessary
Education of staff as well as new nursing assistant students
Education of community
Determination of patient care needs, including whether they are met and how they can be met as a situation changes for a patient
Nursing administration position duties
Maintenance of nursing notes, medical records, and detailed communication to other nurses on staff
Typical nursing school prerequisites will vary from program to program, but generally include an ACT or SAT score, at least a 2.0 grade point average (this varies widely across programs), basic education (math, science, foreign language, and English classes), as well as positive extracurricular activities. As more nursing schools are taking more applicants, the best qualifications will determine acceptance as well as financial aid possibilities.
There are several programs that are included under the RN title. The first level is to become an RN or registered nurse. This process generally takes three years for a diploma, and only two years for an associate's degree. If you want to increase your salary or feel that you would like to enter the administration field, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree will take about four years to complete. Some nurses also decide to get their BSN after working as an RN for a while. This transition can take anywhere from two to three years to complete.
Because of the nursing shortage, more schools are offering accelerated nursing programs as well. Local colleges and technical schools can be a tremendous source of possibilities for night and weekend classes for those who can only afford part-time study.
Registered nurses can expect to make about $40,000 to start, but the national average for nurses is closer to $50,000 annually. With all of the sign-on bonuses and benefits, registered nurses are better compensated due to the current high demand for their skill sets.
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