Nurse

The **Registered Nurse** (**RN**) is someone who has completed college with either an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), or a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). The job includes taking/assisting of patients who are either injured, sick, or in poor health. They can work in lots of health care settings including hospitals, physicians offices, long term care centers, schools, surgery centers, etc. Registered nurses, depending on the setting in which they work, they educate families and others on the best ways to prevent disease and injury.
 * What the do:**

The RN will usually be the one in charge of a certain floor or area in a hospital because of their education and experience. Under their direction will be LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurses) and CNA’s (Certified Nurse Assistants). In addition, RN’s administer medication, determine nursing care plans, draw blood for lab tests, educate patients and their families, charts the a health assessment of their patients, and a myriad of other activities.
 * Job Description**

There are several distinct variations of nurses. In each discipline, the annual salaries differ. Certified nurses typically work in one of a number of businesses. These can include hospitals specializing in surgical procedures or general medicine, psychiatric practices, and home care institutions. The yearly compensation for nurses can be anywhere from $44,000 to nearly $95,000. The common annual compensation is $60,000 to $80,000.
 * Salary**

Education Someone who has completed college with either an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing), or a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).