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Registered nurses, or RNs,

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are the largest healthcare occupation

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for good reason;

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they give patients medical care,

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educate them about their health issues,

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and offer emotional support.

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These medical professionals observe

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and record their patients’ condition.

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They help perform diagnostic tests to

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make effective plans for patient care.

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Before patients head home

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from a treatment or procedure,

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RNs explain how to

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manage the illness or injury.

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A core part of medical teams,

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they consult with doctors

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and other health care professionals

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and may oversee the work of

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other nurses and assistants.

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Registered nurses work in hospitals,

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doctors’ offices, home health care services,

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and nursing homes.

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Some work in correctional facilities or schools,

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or serve in the military.

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Nurses may also have the opportunity to travel,

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as they are needed across the U.S.

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and around the world.

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Risks—such as back injuries from lifting patients

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or exposure to infectious diseases

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and chemicals—are part of the job.

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They may work nights, weekends, and holidays,

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and be on call in off-hours.

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There are three paths to become an RN:

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a bachelor’s degree in nursing,

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an associate’s degree, or a diploma

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from an approved nursing program.

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They must also be licensed.

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Some nurses earn a master’s

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or doctoral-level degree

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and work in management, research,

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or academic settings.

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Combining competence with compassion,

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nursing is a career that improves

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—and even saves—

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many lives.