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The huge numbers of these practitioners is attributed to their ability to work in diverse settings that are well-lit and comfortable. Furthermore, their huge numbers are attributed to their work schedules i.e. rotating shifts that cover the entire 24 hours due to the need for round-the-clock care in hospitals and nursing care centers. As a result, registered nurses may work on weekends, during holidays, and at night. Therefore, registered nurses are important practitioners in the healthcare system to an extent that only 20% work part time.
One of the dangers of being a registered nurse is that an individual is vulnerable to back injuries. This is primarily because their work involves a lot of standing, walking, stretching, and bending as well as lifting and moving patients. Secondly, the probability of contacting infectious diseases is high because they work with such patients and come into contact with...
However, they can prevent such injuries and illnesses through following strict and standardized regulations for the practice.
The process of becoming a registered nurse requires following one of the three education paths that were previously discussed and obtaining appropriate license. Apart from the education and license, registered nurses should have important qualities that help to promote effectiveness in practice. Some of these qualities include critical-thinking skills, patience, emotional stability, compassion, organizational skills, speaking skills, and detail oriented.
References:
"Registered Nurses." (2012, March 29). Occupational Outlook Handbook 2012-13
Edition. Retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics -- U.S. Department of Labor website: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
In all, a total of 5317 shifts were studied of which 2,057 shifts were for more than 12.5 hours. Within the 28-day period of the study two thirds of the nurses reported to have worked overtime 10 times or even more. There were a total of 199 reported errors and 213 'near errors' during the study period and the majority of the errors (58%) involved wrongful administration of medications.
Nursing Education Two relatively brief and recent articles by the Institute of Medicine (IOM; 2011a, b) offer some intriguing solutions regarding the future of the nursing profession, particularly advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The gist of both of these brief reviews is basically that in order to keep up with the demanding healthcare needs and changes in the healthcare system the nursing profession should: (A) stress higher levels of education across
Moreover, other key benefits of a baccalaureate education include increased self-direction, improved ethical conduct, enhanced performance, increased responsibility, and professional enhancement. (Leonard, 2003) This situation is what they call the RN to BSN program that encourages registered nurses with ADN or diploma course as entry-levels for nursing licensure, to go back to school and get a bachelor's degree. http://www.y-axis.com/healthcare/career/facts.shtml, para 11) In 2004, there were 600 RN-to-BSN programs in the
Public Database: American Nurses Association (ANA) The purpose of the American Nurses Association (ANA) is to represent and exemplify the interests of over 3.5 million registered nurses in the United States. In particular, the American Nurses Association progresses the nursing profession by cultivating high standards of nursing practice, supporting and stimulating a safe and ethical work setting, strengthening and sustaining the health and wellbeing of nurses, and sponsoring health care issues
Public Database: American Nurses Association (ANA) The purpose of the American Nurses Association (ANA) is to represent and exemplify the interests of over 3.5 million registered nurses in the United States. In particular, the American Nurses Association progresses the nursing profession by cultivating high standards of nursing practice, supporting and stimulating a safe and ethical work setting, strengthening and sustaining the health and wellbeing of nurses, and sponsoring health care issues
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