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Registered Nurse
Registered nurses (RNs) observe patients to assess
symptoms, reactions to treatment, and progress. They administer medications,
perform therapeutic procedures, and instruct patients and their families in
proper health care practices. RNs supervise licensed vocational nurses, nursing
assistants, patient care assistants, and home health aides. Working in
collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team, RNs
develop and implement a plan of care to help the patient achieve optimal
health.
Work Environment
Most registered nurses work in hospitals as staff nurses
assigned to the operating room, emergency room, maternity unit, intensive care
unit, pediatric unit, psychiatric unit, or general care floors. Nurses
generally work a 40-hour week, and may work weekends, nights, and holidays.
Job Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the demand for
registered nurses in Texas will grow more than 25 percent, with 25,300 new job
openings predicted from 1993 to 2005.
Length of Training/
Requirements
Prospective nurses may choose a diploma program, an
associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.), the bachelor's of nursing degree
(B.S.N.), or a master's degree in nursing (M.S.N.).
Salary
Salary depends on education, speciality, geography, job setting, and experience. Current salaries range from $29,000 - $38,000 for entry-level registered nurses.
Current salaries range from $38,000 - $92,000 for experienced registered nurses and those with specialties.
Educational Programs
Bachelor's/Master's/Doctoral Degrees
Abilene Christian University
Alamo Community College
Alvin Community College
Amarillo College
Angelina College
Angelo State University
Austin Community College
Baptist Health System
Baylor University School of
Nursing
Blinn College
Brookhaven College
Brazosport
College
Central Texas College
Cisco Junior College
College of the Mainland
Collin Community College
Covenant Health System
Dallas Baptist University
Del Mar College
East Texas Baptist University
El Centro College
El Paso Community College
Galveston College
Grayson County College
Hardin-Simmons University
Houston Baptist University
Houston Community College System
Howard College
Kilgore College
Lamar University
Lamar University - Orange
Lamar University - Port Arthur
Laredo Community College
Lee College
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