Introduction to Nursing Roles and Trajectories

Introduction to Nursing THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LPNS, RNS, AND BSNS If you have aspirations of becoming a nurse, you've probably wondered about the difference between nursing degrees and which type of nursing is right for you. Licensed Practical Nursing Degree There are three common educational paths in nursing: Registered Nursing available through a Professional Nursing degre Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Licensed practical nurses provide preventative treatments to healthy patients, and administer care to patients who are ill, injured, or have special care needs. They work under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and primary health care providers. Common Job Duties Include: • Data collection • Assist with pharmacological treatments EDUCATION REQUIRED • Diploma or Associate's degree from a state-approved institution • Monitor catheters • Dress wounds • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Assist with bathing and dressing JOB GROWTH Average Salary • Currently, there are 753,600 jobs for LPNS $33,360 - $46,710 • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 21% to 909,200 CAREER As a LPN, career advancement can be limited, and some choose to become registered nurses (RNs) to PATH: qualify for new positions. LPNS can also earn advanced credentials to advance their careers in areas such as: • Gerontology • IV therapy • Long-term care • Specialty Educator Registered Nursing (RN) Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, and community centers. Common Job Duties Include: • Recording medical histories • Performing diagnostic tests • Assessment of patient/family overall needs EducationRequired • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) • Administering medi- cation and treatment • Assisting in patient rehabilitation JOB GROWTH • Currently, there are 2,618,700 jobs for RNs • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 22% to 3,200,200 CAREER It is typical for registered nurses to start as bedside nurses to start as staff nurses to gain experience and then advance to new departments and responsibilities including: PATH: • Ambulatory care nurses • Critical care nurses • Trauma nurses • Holistic nurses • Home healthcare nurses • Medical-surgical nurses • Psychiatric-mental health nurses • Perianesthesia nurses • Radiological nurses Many RNs go on to earn their Bachelor's degree (BSN) to qualify for management positions. Those who desire to go into advanced practice can earn a master's and/or doctorate degree. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Rasmussen Introduction to Nursing THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LPNS, RNS, AND BSNS If you have aspirations of becoming a nurse, you've probably wondered about the difference between nursing degrees and which type of nursing is right for you. Licensed Practical Nursing Degree There are three common educational paths in nursing: Registered Nursing available through a Professional Nursing degre Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Licensed practical nurses provide preventative treatments to healthy patients, and administer care to patients who are ill, injured, or have special care needs. They work under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and primary health care providers. Common Job Duties Include: • Data collection • Assist with pharmacological treatments EDUCATION REQUIRED • Diploma or Associate's degree from a state-approved institution • Monitor catheters • Dress wounds • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Assist with bathing and dressing JOB GROWTH Average Salary • Currently, there are 753,600 jobs for LPNS $33,360 - $46,710 • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 21% to 909,200 CAREER As a LPN, career advancement can be limited, and some choose to become registered nurses (RNs) to PATH: qualify for new positions. LPNS can also earn advanced credentials to advance their careers in areas such as: • Gerontology • IV therapy • Long-term care • Specialty Educator Registered Nursing (RN) Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, and community centers. Common Job Duties Include: • Recording medical histories • Performing diagnostic tests • Assessment of patient/family overall needs EducationRequired • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) • Administering medi- cation and treatment • Assisting in patient rehabilitation JOB GROWTH • Currently, there are 2,618,700 jobs for RNs • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 22% to 3,200,200 CAREER It is typical for registered nurses to start as bedside nurses to start as staff nurses to gain experience and then advance to new departments and responsibilities including: PATH: • Ambulatory care nurses • Critical care nurses • Trauma nurses • Holistic nurses • Home healthcare nurses • Medical-surgical nurses • Psychiatric-mental health nurses • Perianesthesia nurses • Radiological nurses Many RNs go on to earn their Bachelor's degree (BSN) to qualify for management positions. Those who desire to go into advanced practice can earn a master's and/or doctorate degree. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Rasmussen Introduction to Nursing THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LPNS, RNS, AND BSNS If you have aspirations of becoming a nurse, you've probably wondered about the difference between nursing degrees and which type of nursing is right for you. Licensed Practical Nursing Degree There are three common educational paths in nursing: Registered Nursing available through a Professional Nursing degre Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Licensed practical nurses provide preventative treatments to healthy patients, and administer care to patients who are ill, injured, or have special care needs. They work under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and primary health care providers. Common Job Duties Include: • Data collection • Assist with pharmacological treatments EDUCATION REQUIRED • Diploma or Associate's degree from a state-approved institution • Monitor catheters • Dress wounds • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Assist with bathing and dressing JOB GROWTH Average Salary • Currently, there are 753,600 jobs for LPNS $33,360 - $46,710 • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 21% to 909,200 CAREER As a LPN, career advancement can be limited, and some choose to become registered nurses (RNs) to PATH: qualify for new positions. LPNS can also earn advanced credentials to advance their careers in areas such as: • Gerontology • IV therapy • Long-term care • Specialty Educator Registered Nursing (RN) Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, and community centers. Common Job Duties Include: • Recording medical histories • Performing diagnostic tests • Assessment of patient/family overall needs EducationRequired • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) • Administering medi- cation and treatment • Assisting in patient rehabilitation JOB GROWTH • Currently, there are 2,618,700 jobs for RNs • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 22% to 3,200,200 CAREER It is typical for registered nurses to start as bedside nurses to start as staff nurses to gain experience and then advance to new departments and responsibilities including: PATH: • Ambulatory care nurses • Critical care nurses • Trauma nurses • Holistic nurses • Home healthcare nurses • Medical-surgical nurses • Psychiatric-mental health nurses • Perianesthesia nurses • Radiological nurses Many RNs go on to earn their Bachelor's degree (BSN) to qualify for management positions. Those who desire to go into advanced practice can earn a master's and/or doctorate degree. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Rasmussen Introduction to Nursing THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LPNS, RNS, AND BSNS If you have aspirations of becoming a nurse, you've probably wondered about the difference between nursing degrees and which type of nursing is right for you. Licensed Practical Nursing Degree There are three common educational paths in nursing: Registered Nursing available through a Professional Nursing degre Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Licensed practical nurses provide preventative treatments to healthy patients, and administer care to patients who are ill, injured, or have special care needs. They work under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and primary health care providers. Common Job Duties Include: • Data collection • Assist with pharmacological treatments EDUCATION REQUIRED • Diploma or Associate's degree from a state-approved institution • Monitor catheters • Dress wounds • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Assist with bathing and dressing JOB GROWTH Average Salary • Currently, there are 753,600 jobs for LPNS $33,360 - $46,710 • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 21% to 909,200 CAREER As a LPN, career advancement can be limited, and some choose to become registered nurses (RNs) to PATH: qualify for new positions. LPNS can also earn advanced credentials to advance their careers in areas such as: • Gerontology • IV therapy • Long-term care • Specialty Educator Registered Nursing (RN) Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, and community centers. Common Job Duties Include: • Recording medical histories • Performing diagnostic tests • Assessment of patient/family overall needs EducationRequired • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) • Administering medi- cation and treatment • Assisting in patient rehabilitation JOB GROWTH • Currently, there are 2,618,700 jobs for RNs • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 22% to 3,200,200 CAREER It is typical for registered nurses to start as bedside nurses to start as staff nurses to gain experience and then advance to new departments and responsibilities including: PATH: • Ambulatory care nurses • Critical care nurses • Trauma nurses • Holistic nurses • Home healthcare nurses • Medical-surgical nurses • Psychiatric-mental health nurses • Perianesthesia nurses • Radiological nurses Many RNs go on to earn their Bachelor's degree (BSN) to qualify for management positions. Those who desire to go into advanced practice can earn a master's and/or doctorate degree. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Rasmussen Introduction to Nursing THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LPNS, RNS, AND BSNS If you have aspirations of becoming a nurse, you've probably wondered about the difference between nursing degrees and which type of nursing is right for you. Licensed Practical Nursing Degree There are three common educational paths in nursing: Registered Nursing available through a Professional Nursing degre Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Licensed practical nurses provide preventative treatments to healthy patients, and administer care to patients who are ill, injured, or have special care needs. They work under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and primary health care providers. Common Job Duties Include: • Data collection • Assist with pharmacological treatments EDUCATION REQUIRED • Diploma or Associate's degree from a state-approved institution • Monitor catheters • Dress wounds • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Assist with bathing and dressing JOB GROWTH Average Salary • Currently, there are 753,600 jobs for LPNS $33,360 - $46,710 • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 21% to 909,200 CAREER As a LPN, career advancement can be limited, and some choose to become registered nurses (RNs) to PATH: qualify for new positions. LPNS can also earn advanced credentials to advance their careers in areas such as: • Gerontology • IV therapy • Long-term care • Specialty Educator Registered Nursing (RN) Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, and community centers. Common Job Duties Include: • Recording medical histories • Performing diagnostic tests • Assessment of patient/family overall needs EducationRequired • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) • Administering medi- cation and treatment • Assisting in patient rehabilitation JOB GROWTH • Currently, there are 2,618,700 jobs for RNs • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 22% to 3,200,200 CAREER It is typical for registered nurses to start as bedside nurses to start as staff nurses to gain experience and then advance to new departments and responsibilities including: PATH: • Ambulatory care nurses • Critical care nurses • Trauma nurses • Holistic nurses • Home healthcare nurses • Medical-surgical nurses • Psychiatric-mental health nurses • Perianesthesia nurses • Radiological nurses Many RNs go on to earn their Bachelor's degree (BSN) to qualify for management positions. Those who desire to go into advanced practice can earn a master's and/or doctorate degree. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Rasmussen Introduction to Nursing THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LPNS, RNS, AND BSNS If you have aspirations of becoming a nurse, you've probably wondered about the difference between nursing degrees and which type of nursing is right for you. Licensed Practical Nursing Degree There are three common educational paths in nursing: Registered Nursing available through a Professional Nursing degre Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Licensed practical nurses provide preventative treatments to healthy patients, and administer care to patients who are ill, injured, or have special care needs. They work under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and primary health care providers. Common Job Duties Include: • Data collection • Assist with pharmacological treatments EDUCATION REQUIRED • Diploma or Associate's degree from a state-approved institution • Monitor catheters • Dress wounds • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Assist with bathing and dressing JOB GROWTH Average Salary • Currently, there are 753,600 jobs for LPNS $33,360 - $46,710 • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 21% to 909,200 CAREER As a LPN, career advancement can be limited, and some choose to become registered nurses (RNs) to PATH: qualify for new positions. LPNS can also earn advanced credentials to advance their careers in areas such as: • Gerontology • IV therapy • Long-term care • Specialty Educator Registered Nursing (RN) Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, and community centers. Common Job Duties Include: • Recording medical histories • Performing diagnostic tests • Assessment of patient/family overall needs EducationRequired • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) • Administering medi- cation and treatment • Assisting in patient rehabilitation JOB GROWTH • Currently, there are 2,618,700 jobs for RNs • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 22% to 3,200,200 CAREER It is typical for registered nurses to start as bedside nurses to start as staff nurses to gain experience and then advance to new departments and responsibilities including: PATH: • Ambulatory care nurses • Critical care nurses • Trauma nurses • Holistic nurses • Home healthcare nurses • Medical-surgical nurses • Psychiatric-mental health nurses • Perianesthesia nurses • Radiological nurses Many RNs go on to earn their Bachelor's degree (BSN) to qualify for management positions. Those who desire to go into advanced practice can earn a master's and/or doctorate degree. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Rasmussen Introduction to Nursing THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LPNS, RNS, AND BSNS If you have aspirations of becoming a nurse, you've probably wondered about the difference between nursing degrees and which type of nursing is right for you. Licensed Practical Nursing Degree There are three common educational paths in nursing: Registered Nursing available through a Professional Nursing degre Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Licensed practical nurses provide preventative treatments to healthy patients, and administer care to patients who are ill, injured, or have special care needs. They work under the guidance of registered nurses (RNs) and primary health care providers. Common Job Duties Include: • Data collection • Assist with pharmacological treatments EDUCATION REQUIRED • Diploma or Associate's degree from a state-approved institution • Monitor catheters • Dress wounds • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) • Assist with bathing and dressing JOB GROWTH Average Salary • Currently, there are 753,600 jobs for LPNS $33,360 - $46,710 • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 21% to 909,200 CAREER As a LPN, career advancement can be limited, and some choose to become registered nurses (RNs) to PATH: qualify for new positions. LPNS can also earn advanced credentials to advance their careers in areas such as: • Gerontology • IV therapy • Long-term care • Specialty Educator Registered Nursing (RN) Registered nurses can work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, homes, schools, and community centers. Common Job Duties Include: • Recording medical histories • Performing diagnostic tests • Assessment of patient/family overall needs EducationRequired • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) • Pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) • Administering medi- cation and treatment • Assisting in patient rehabilitation JOB GROWTH • Currently, there are 2,618,700 jobs for RNs • By 2018, employment is expected to grow 22% to 3,200,200 CAREER It is typical for registered nurses to start as bedside nurses to start as staff nurses to gain experience and then advance to new departments and responsibilities including: PATH: • Ambulatory care nurses • Critical care nurses • Trauma nurses • Holistic nurses • Home healthcare nurses • Medical-surgical nurses • Psychiatric-mental health nurses • Perianesthesia nurses • Radiological nurses Many RNs go on to earn their Bachelor's degree (BSN) to qualify for management positions. Those who desire to go into advanced practice can earn a master's and/or doctorate degree. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics | Rasmussen