Registered Nurses (2745910 US employees)
Description
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required. Includes Clinical Nurse Specialists. Excludes "Nurse Anesthetists" (29-1151), "Nurse Midwives" (29-1161), and "Nurse Practitioners" (29-1171).
Insights
Total Employment: 2745910
Mean Hourly Wage: $34.14
Mean Annual Wage: $71000
Industry Influencers
Caroline Porter Thomas - Helping others improve their skills and interest in nursing.
Ashley Adkins - Registered nurse
Monique-Jolicia - ER Travel Nurse
Pro's and Con's of Travel Nursing by Monique-Jolicia
Many times people glorify travel nursing like it's the best thing ever(which it is awesome). However, people fail to talk about the negative aspects of it, and how it really affects your lifestyle as a whole. In this video, we will go over 5 common pro's and 5 common con's you can prepare to expect once you become...a TravelER!
All you need to know about Travel Nursing by Monique-Jolicia
What is travel #nursing? Why travel #nurse? #Travelnurse requirements. How much do travel nurses really make? First aspect of housing.
How to score your Travel Nursing Assignment by Monique-Jolicia
10 tips to help you get the assignment you desire. You may know where you want to travel to, but how do you make sure you get the assignment over someone else? How do you get the perks that you want? When is the best time to go on an assignment? Check out this video to hear the answers to these questions, and more!
Travel Nurse Character Traits. Can You be a TravelER? by Monique-Jolicia
Not sure if you can be a travel nurse? In this video, we will go over 10 characteristics that make for a successful travel nurse.
Travel Nurse Housing & Pay. Should you take their housing, or find your own? by Monique-Jolicia
Hey guys, in this video I discuss the following: When should you take the stipend VS when you shouldn't? Travel Nurse Pay-The breakdown of it. How to find your own housing and different housing options. I hope you find this information helpful.
Travel Nursing Agencies - Which one is best for you? by Monique-Jolicia
When choosing an agency, it's important to start off by knowing your needs, before you can expect your needs to be met. This video will cover: bigger, more popular agencies, smaller agencies, the difference between the two, and which is best for you.
Travel nurse Contract examples with pay breakdown by Monique-Jolicia
Real contract examples. The travel nurse contract is by far one of the most important components of your assignment. It will determine your pay, housing, and how things will actually play out once you get there. In this video, we will go over real contracts, and talk about the things you should look for BEFORE signing your travel nurse contract.
Nurse licensure, what to pack. How to prepare to begin Travel Nursing by Monique-Jolicia
How to obtain nursing licensure in different states, what to pack, and how to get ready to start your new assignment! How exciting! I'll also share with you some personal obstacles and mistakes I came accross when I first embarked upon my travel nursing journey!
How to SMARTLY Travel Nurse by Monique-Jolicia
Filing taxes, drive or fly, keeping housing, going with friends, and other topics to consider when starting your travel nurse assignment.
Is travel nursing only for Single People? by Monique-Jolicia
Is it possible to be in a successful relationship and travel? Is travel nursing only for single people? How do you find love while traveling? All questions I will answer in this short video.❤️
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Your authenticity and enthusiasm make you so interesting to watch! Also this video actually answered a question i had for you! Thanks! - Kelly Whyte
Greaaaat ! - Ashley Fountain
Persue an advanced degree while traveling. Intentional Nursing by Monique-Jolicia
Can you work on an additional degree while traveling? How to be intentional with your nursing career. What did I do during my nursing journey?
Diversity in patient illness while Travel Nursing by Monique-Jolicia
With traveling comes different cultures. With different cultures comes different languages, foods, and a variety of illnesses. How will you deal with the diversity of co workers, work environments (hospitals), and patients. Find out how in this short video!
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Thanks for the great video. - Micaela Smith
Thanks for the great video.-Micaela Smith - Micaela Smith
Thanks for the great video on different cultures.-Micaela Smith - Micaela Smith
Emergency Room Nursing by Monique-Jolicia
Are you interested in becoming an ER Nurse? In this video, I will talk about the tasks that ER Nurses do, as well as the different characteristics I believe a successful ER Nurse should have.
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How do you deal with the fast pace of the emergency room? - Matthew Arnold
I would imagine that the ER is pretty stressful, how do you deal with stressful situations? - Matthew Arnold
Can you describe the staff and support personnel. Do you utilize midlevel practitioners, LPN's, ER techs, Paramedics, lab techs, resp, etc? - Kelly Whyte
Can i️t be difficult when certain things go wrong in the ER? - Ashley Fountain
For student nurses who want to be a travel nurse in the future by Monique-Jolicia
Which steps should you be taking as of right now to help pave the way for your future as a travel nurse? Find out in this short video.
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What should i do now ? Currently I am a highschooo student - Ashley Fountain
what can I do to start preparing myself to become a traveling nurse - Matthew Arnold
What are the main attributes one must attain to be a travel nurse? - Kelly Whyte
Great video-Micaela Smith - Micaela Smith
Why is Nursing School so Hard by Ashley Adkins
Let's be real, guys. Nursing school is HARD! Watch my video to find out why nursing school is so difficult.
Nursing Essentials by Ashley Adkins
Interested in being a nurse? Learn about the essentials in this video, so you can better pursue nursing.
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Thanks for such a thorough post. I'll have to share this with some of my friends. Very useful! - Noah Huber-Feely
Great video. - Kashun Whatley
How to Deal With Inappropriate Patients by Ashley Adkins
In this video I talk about how to deal with inappropriate patients or visitors in a professional manner while protecting your safety!
How to Survive Nursing School by Ashley Adkins
Tips and skills you will need to survive #nursing #school.
Tuition & Scholarships for Nursing School by Ashley Adkins
Sharing my personal story, what I have learned on how to obtain #funds (#scholarships #grants #loans etc) for #nursing #school.
My First Nursing Clinical Day Experience (I almost fainted!) by Ashley Adkins
The first day of nursing clinicals can be scary and nerve-wracking. See how my first day of nursing clinicals went.
You Are Not Just a Nurse by Ashley Adkins
We all faces those times where we question whether or not being a nurse is worth it. Here is some motivation to keep you pushing forward through the challenges.
How to Take Notes in Nursing School by Ashley Adkins
Taking good notes in nursing school is critical. Without good notes, how can you prepare for nursing exams?
I Don't Feel Like a Nurse by Ashley Adkins
Sometimes it is so difficult to feel like a "real" nurse when you are so new to the field!
Applying to Jobs Before Graduating Nursing School by Ashley Adkins
Wanting to start looking for a nursing job before graduation? Watch this video to hear my experience and tips you should take.
WORKING HOLIDAYS AS A NURSE! by Ashley Adkins
Happy Thanksgiving! Heres some insights about working during the holidays for those interested in Nursing.
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This was very interesting. I wouldn't have thought about the possibilities of working holidays as a health care professional. I suppose most people take that for granted when planning to become a doctor or nurse. Are there helth care professions with garunteed holiday vacations? Fo people get called in on the holidays often? - Jewel Hairston
i wonder if im ready for this - Gariandra Dupree
How to Ace the Nurse Interview by Caroline Porter Thomas
Learn these valuable tips for perfecting how to be #interviewed for a #nursing position. #career #advice #interviews
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Caroline, that is great information. I have a niece pursuing a degree in nursing. Again, great information. Thanks for sharing. - Sherrie Campbell
What would be a good place to start off looking for a job as a new certified nurse ? - Ashley Fountain
Motivation to Study in Nursing School by Caroline Porter Thomas
Finding the #motivation to #study while in school can be a struggle, but this video offers some concrete tips to overcome this. #nursing #university #education #schooling
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Caroline this is a great and much needed post. Thanks for sharing. - Sherrie Campbell
Yes ma’am great video.-Micaela Smith - Micaela Smith
Why Most Nursing Students Fail by Caroline Porter Thomas
Failing in nursing school is costly and unfortunate, but this video can help one avoid the pitfalls. #nurse
How Hard is Nursing School? by Caroline Porter Thomas
You may ask, is #nursing school hard? How stressful is nursing school? How to study for nursing school. Or even, what are the requirements for nursing school? This video answers these questions and many more. #nurse
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Nice video Caroline. - Sherrie Campbell
How old were you when you got in nursing school ? - Ashley Fountain
Males in the Nursing Profession by Caroline Porter Thomas
Being a #male in the #nursing profession carries some distinct differences. Learn about them in this video to gain a better perspective. #nurse
Preparing for Nursing School by Caroline Porter Thomas
Here is some of my most popular advice on how to keep going strong throughout the entire process of getting into & succeeding in #nursing school! #nurse
How to Become a Nurse! LPN, RN, BSN??? by Caroline Porter Thomas
I hear it said all the time, "I want to be a nurse." To the average layperson, there may be nothing wrong with this statement and they may think it will be an easy process. But honestly, the process of becoming a nurse is complicated. There are several different types of nurses ranging from LPN and RN to BSN. The education requirements for all are similar, yet different in ways I will explain as we proceed. The following section will give you basic guidelines of the different ways you can become a nurse. You can use this section to evaluate your current status and better determine which path is best for you. LPN or License Practical Nurse is may take you 1 to 2 years to complete. Your scope of practice is similar to the practice of the RN, however the pay is less and your scope of practice is also limited. This is not a bad idea however if you want to start in this program and bridge to an RN program. LPN schools usually have bridge guidelines that can take you from LPN to RN, LPN to BSN or I have even heard of LPN to MSN. May people chose this route because it is easier to gain acceptance into the programs. Associate Degree Nurse or ADN focuses more on technical nursing skills than nursing theory (BSN focus). You can usually get this degree at a community college and takes approx 4 to 5 semesters... not including pre-req time. You are more marketable as you have more opportunities for career progression. There are also many RN-BSN programs which usually take about a year to complete. BSN or Bachelors of Science in Nursing is the generic 4 year college route. The education trends more toward leadership roles with extensive training that prepares you for leadership roles. This education route opens up the most doors down the road as most employers favor BSN degrees. However it is also the hardest route to gain acceptance to. If you already have a Bachelors degree in ANY field you have the option to apply for the Accelerated BSN program. This program can take about 12-18 months and is a great option for those seeking their second career. One disadvantage is that you still have to complete pre-reqs of Anatomy & Physiology and other science courses before applying.... although some programs have added them into the package. I really hope this helped! There is more information in my book which you can download immediately or purchase the paperback (links below) and if you ever need anything else please email me at Empower.RN@gmail.com.
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Your description is very complete. Thanks for another great video. - Noah Huber-Feely
What do you have to do to be an OBG-YN ? - Ashley Fountain
The Best Nursing Skills! by Caroline Porter Thomas
Today I would like to talk about the qualities of a good nurse? How you can be a good nurse. I have found throughout my years as a nurse that one of the greatest characteristics of a good nurse is calmness. So when everything is going crazy, when your phone is ringing off the hook, when you have 7 important things to do RIGHT NOW... how will you be a good nurse?... a calm nurse? My answer to this is so simple, please do not overlook its importance. But it is to incorporate Breathing into your every movement: walking down the halls, picking up the phone, changing your sweet patient. For my nursing students this is my number 1 piece of advice for you too! How to become a good nurse starts with how to become a good nursing student! Before you start studying, every time your turn a page in your book, every class you walk to. Take a deep breath and be thankful for this opportunity to become a nurse... the hard work to become a nurse is worth it. Keep it up! Thank you so much for watching and reading this video.
Do I Know Enough to Be a Nurse by Caroline Porter Thomas
If you are concerned you may not know enough or are afraid of your ability to be a nurse, this video can help give you guidance.
Can I work and go to Nursing School? by Caroline Porter Thomas
I am Caroline Porter Thomas and created this video for Marion who asked "Can you make a video about nursing students who have had part time jobs and still excelled in nursing school." I love how you are intelligently approaching the nursing education process and evaluating whether or not this is something that a working adult could feasibly do! While I did not work, I did go to school with many nursing students who worked. While it is not ideal there were a few things that I noticed about the students who worked and were successful. This is a list of the Traits: 1. They had very clearly outlined goals and they were super excited about what they were working towards. 2. They ate relatively healthy and skipped all of the big group lunches with classmates... as I did too. 3. They said "No" a lot. To anything that would take them further away from their goals. 4. They surrounded themselves with Driven and Positive people. 5. They utilized every second wisely.... I remember one very driven student would keep his head in the book when everyone else was socializing during a class break. 6. They had a lot of FAITH!!! That they were doing what they were supposed to be doing, that they would be given the tools necessary to succeed and that their future was going to be much better. It is possible to work and go to nursing school, yes, but you have to be 20 times more focused for sure! Another thing that I saw which I forgot to mention was that it did help if they had a job which did allow at least some time to glance through their book or notes. Jobs like security guards who site at monitor screens or Telemetry technicians or maybe secretary work at a place that is not super duper busy would be great! I did see quite a few nursing students work as CNA's and although I do think that you will get some great experience, you will most of the time never be able to glance at ANYTHING!!! Of course depending where and when you work. I did see a lot of CNA's work the night shift, which did allow about an hour or 2 from the hours of 2am to 4am. So if you can handle it that could be a good option for you! So, if you do have to work... don't let that stop you!! You can still do it!!
Should I Quit Nursing School? by Caroline Porter Thomas
When do you know that you should give up? This is a hard question and one that you really have to look deep down within and ask what is the right thing for your and your family. As hard as it is, I would venture to say that 99.9999999... % of the time that quitting is not the right answer.
Which Job Will Help You as a Nurse? by Caroline Porter Thomas
Here are some jobs that have helped me develop important skills I believe will benefit any nursing student.
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Can majoring in biology in college help with studying as being a nurse ? - Ashley Fountain
Tips for High School Students Who Want to be Nurses by Caroline Porter Thomas
Tips for High School Students Who Want to be Nurses! Preparing for your future starts in high school. The harder you study now.... The more doors will be open to you!
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Did you do any internships? - Ashley Fountain
Did you do any internships? - Ashley Fountain
How to Study for Anatomy and Physiology by Caroline Porter Thomas
A&P was the turning point in my academic success. Once I figured out how to study for anatomy and physiology I knew I could challenge myself to overcome other classes. In this video I share advice on how to tackle this class. :)
How to Start an IV by Caroline Porter Thomas
Here is a nursing skills video showing you the steps to start an IV.
Have a boyfriend/girlfriend in nursing school by Caroline Porter Thomas
Is it a good idea to be in a relationship while in nursing school?
How to deal with a rude patient or family member by Caroline Porter Thomas
In this video I'm going to give you a few tips on how I approach difficult situations & make the most of them. I will also share how I detach emotionally, so that no matter what, I feel good knowing that I did my absolute best to handle the situation.
Negative Cultured Nursing Units by Caroline Porter Thomas
Since I am an agency nurse & float from unit to unit, hospital to hospital, I can honestly tell you that both positive & negative culture units can be found in every hospital & every type of nursing specialty. It does not seem to be limited to one area of the hospital.
Tips for Nurses to Stay Positive by Caroline Porter Thomas
There is a lot of negativity working in a hospital. My goal is to help create more ways we can stay positive on the job.
How to get your dream job by Caroline Porter Thomas
Here Mike from Simple Nursing and I give our best tips on how to get your dream job as a #nurse. :)
My Daily Routine as a Nurse by Caroline Porter Thomas
Answering a user's question about my daily routine.
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How early do you get up ? - Ashley Fountain
When did you develop this routine - Matthew Arnold
is your job stressful - Olasubomi Richard Olawepo
This video is extremely informative Monique! I never considered the cons to being a travel nurse; definitely some things to consider. - Jermaine Boswell
Great video. Spot on! This is the type of information we seek to share with our user. - Sherrie Campbell
I would to be an travel nurse when I grow up.-Micaela Smith - Micaela Smith