Transcript registered nurse (rn) - Sheweat Kubrom`s Technology System Portfolio

REGISTERED NURSE
(RN)
Chelsea Gosey & Sheweat Kubrom
1st period
Computer technology
What are the necessary skills to
be a Registered Nurse?
• Nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program
• Pass a licensing examination in order to obtain a nursing
license
• They must be caring, sympathetic, responsible, and detail
oriented.
What are Registered Nurses job
duties?
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Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms
Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results
Operate medical machinery
Administer treatment and medications
Help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
What are some examples of nursing
employers outside of hospitals?
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Private practices
Clinics
Short stay surgery centers
Schools
Rehab facilities
Home care settings
How much do Registered
Nurses Make?
• Hourly rate :
$20.98 to $29.55
• Yearly: 45,142 to 58,727
• Bonus :
$300 to $2,000 (20% report receiving)
Where did you get the
information from?
• www.bls.gov
• www.drexel.com
• www.payscale.com