Registered Nurse (RN)
What they do :
RNs require a large base of knowledge to assess, plan and intervene to promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. The RN manages teams in hospitals and clinics. When providing direct patient care, nurses observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress, which provides the basis for care planning and intervention. They are health educators and advocates for patients, families and communities.
Licenses/Certifications :
- Registered Nursing License in the State of California
- BLS Certification
Education needed :
- Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN) OR Masters of Science Degree in Nursing
Local schools offering this program :
- UCLA
- Cal State Long Beach
- Cal State LA
- Mount St Mary’s College
Organizations :
- California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) – http://www.rn.ca.gov
- American Nurses Association – http://www.nursingworld.org