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What are the different kinds of nurses and what are their salaries

I am a junior from Lynn MA that will either be applying to college or nursing school. #travel

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Emily the qualifications to become a Registered Nurse include completing a nursing degree, which is usually an associate's or bachelor's degree, and completing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing's NCLEX-RN exam. Registered nurses need to have compassion and patience, along with strong communication and leadership skills. Physical stamina will also play a role as nurses often work long hours and must be on the move frequently. Career options available to those with a degree in nursing vary depending on the type of degree as well as the specializations you focus on in your degree program. Becoming a registered nurse requires the successful completion of a nursing degree program. It also requires a passing score on the NCELX-RN and the decision to specialize, or not specialize. Remember that salaries can vary based on location, cost of living, number of years of experience, type of employer, and other factors like union membership.

1.) SCHOOL NURSES – Work in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. These roles are typically meant to just diagnose a student for further treatment if necessary. Small injuries and illnesses can also be a regular part of your day. To become a school nurse, you'll need to become a registered nurse, and then consider the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) licensing.

2.) PHARMACEUTICAL NURSE – pharmaceuticals nurses do not work directly with patients. Typically, you'll use your nursing knowledge to help sell pharmaceuticals to doctors and hospitals. Your background will allow you to educate doctors and other representatives to the medical and healthcare system benefits.

3.) TRAVEL NURSE Travel nurses are an interesting alternative for nurses. You'll go to hospitals and areas that are experiencing nursing shortages, working short stints at these clinics and hospitals until the need has been filled. Typically, you receive pay, housing costs, and travel costs for your help.

4.) PEDIATRIC NURSE – A pediatric RN assists pediatricians by assessing a patient's needs and providing initial patient care. They help families deal with a child's illness or injury and often offer information on nutrition, diet and good health habits. Pediatric RNs may work in a doctor's office, clinic or outpatient care center, immunization center or hospital. Pediatric RNs have many duties. They often document a patient's symptoms and medical history for the doctor to review. They also draw blood, administer medication and give childhood vaccinations. Pediatric RNs might also assist a pediatrician during a patient examination.

5.) NEONATAL NURSES – Are nurses who work with newborn babies. The type of care provided varies depending upon the infants' needs; some neonatal nurses work with newborn babies requiring special care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Commonly employed in hospitals, neonatal registered nurses work with newborns younger than 28 days who often require special care. They may care for a spectrum of infants from healthy babies and mothers to infants in intensive care units. Like all registered nurses, neonatal nurses need a diploma, associate's degree or bachelor's degree and state licensure.

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An associate degree in nursing is the minimum degree necessary to become a registered nurse. ADN programs typically last two years and prepare you to take the NCLEX-RN, which is required to become a registered nurse. Many students choose an ADN over a BSN program because they can enter the workforce as an RN more quickly than they would with a four-year BSN degree. However, after a few years in the field, registered nurses with an ADN may choose to enroll in an RN-to-BSN program to qualify for more advanced nursing careers.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or BSN degree programs, make you more competitive in the RN job market and prepare you for more specialized RN positions that aren't available to associate degree holders. BSN degrees are becoming more and more preferable among employers. To become a licensed registered nurse, you'll need to take a pass the NCLEX-RN exam after completing your BSN program.
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