Guide to Becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) Learn about the
registered nursing shortage and many opportunities for qualified
RNs. Registered nurses (RNs) make up the majority of workers in
the health care industry. They hold a position of seniority over
licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants and are often
in charge of assigning tasks in a hospital environment. Being a
registered nurse can be challenging and rewarding. Some RNs work
evening, weekend or on-call hours, and are exposed to a variety
of medical conditions. But they also have fairly lucrative
salaries as well as the satisfaction of making a valuable impact
on the lives of patients and their families. RNs can also have
quite diverse jobs, depending on their work setting and area of
expertise. What You'll Do A registered nurse is responsible for
the needs of patients suffering from illness or injury, and can
provide care and cater to the needs of patients in a variety of
settings, including operating rooms, ambulatory care, intensive
care, phy