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.