Be On The Lookout For The Registered Nurse
As far as vacant positions go, look no further than that of the registered nurse. There is a shortage of these professionals and the medical community is on the lookout for those wanting to be one. But because of the benefits and extras that come with this job there isn't a shortage of those wanting to become an RN. These perks can include flexible schedules, premium pay, paid time off, free child care, free education, and many more.
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Decades ago nurses weren't compensated anywhere near the amount they are today. The job was basically the same though, caring for the ill and assisting in many types of medical tasks. In years past nurses were basically assigned to more lesser and menial job tasks, they weren't as skilled and knowledgeable as they are today. The money made by today's nurse can't even compare to that made by the nurses of the past. This change has come about because of the many specialized and critical medical tasks that are a part of the job description these days.
For most nurses, coming up through the ranks is normal. Most will have worked in a clinical setting, such as a hospital, for a year or more before going through nursing school and eventually becoming a registered nurse. Although not a necessity, many nurses will work as a patient care assistant or certified nursing assistant before either deciding to become a nurse, or while they were going through nursing school. By going the route of the patient care assistant (PCA) or the certified nursing assistant (CNA) you will gain tremendous knowledge that will aid you when you pass your NCLEX-RN and become a nurse.
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You will not only feel pride and accomplishment after you are a registered nurse, but you will also be emotionally rewarded knowing that you are helping others in their time of need. I can't begin to tell you how important you can be to a patient and their families, and how they can come to depend on you for help and information when it comes to their loved one. Once a registered nurse, you can always take comfort in knowing that you help make up part of the largest segment of medicine. And not only this, but you will always be in demand.
All factors in nursing being what they are means you can expect very competitive compensation and benefits packages. Even though being an RN is great as far as pay goes and the working environment they find themselves in, they can always increase earnings with higher education. As a nurse you can also look forward to niceties such as bonuses, premium pay for less desirable shifts, and cheap healthcare.
