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What does a typical day of being a registered nurse look like?
I want to be an RN because I've always wanted to take care of babies/people. #medicine #nurse
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Chandra’s Answer
A typical day working as an RN can vary significantly depending on where you work. I have worked with adult patients in a hospital setting most of my career. My day usually begins about 5 in the morning, so I am ready to begin working at 7. I wake early to take care of myself by eating breakfast, stretching, walking my dog & sometimes meditating. Hospital work is usually fast-paced requires nurses to think critically on their feet & multi-task. Caring for sick people takes a team & the bedside nurse often coordinates with many different people & departments. In addition, to providing for several patients' physical needs, you're teaching them & often emotionally supporting them. Some days are really challenging, but leave work feeling good most days. Days are long 12-13 hours at work, so between shifys I shower, eat & sleep. Having 3-5 day stretches off is fantastic though. Hospital work isn't for all nurses though & there are so many other options. I love being a nurse.
Take a health occupations class if its an option.
Consider volunteering at a local hospital.
Request a job shadow with a nurse in an area that interests you.
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Tristen’s Answer
I am a NICU nurse case manager. I worked in the hospital for 3.5 years. After transitioning out of the hospital, I became an NICU Nurse Case Manager. My hours were Monday through Friday 8-4:30 pm. Since I worked in office I would make calls to parents who recently had babies in the NICU. As the babies discharge from the hospital, I placed calls to them and let them know of the insurance company benefits as it pertained to their child. I also provided education and community resources to assist with a smooth transition from hospital to home.