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What does a day as a registered nurse look like?

What does a typical day of a registered nurse at a hospital look like? #nursing

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Deborah’s Answer

There are many different roles for nurses within the hospital setting. Practicing as a bedside nurse can be very rewarding. Other roles include care management. This allows you to assist patients and families with care coordination and developing a successful discharge plan. While this role does not provide the "hands on" care as a bedside nurse does, it can still be a fulfilling role for a nurse. It is recommended that you have bedside nursing experience prior to moving into care management.
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The shift of a typical hospital nurse role starts with a patient assignment, typically consisting of 1-6 patients (the sicker the patient, the smaller the assignment). The RN will often start their shift by receiving "report" (an update on current medical status + pertinent background information) for each of their patients from the RN who is signing off for the day. Then the nurse will organize their tasks for the shift, which typically include vital signs, a health assessment, medication administration, wound dressing changes, meal assistance, bathing, and toileting. Throughout the shift, the nurse will chart all nursing interventions and data into the patient's electronic chart. The nurse will also report any changes in the patient's condition through the specified pathways and coordinate care between other team members and the patient's family. The nurse may also accept admissions from the emergency room, transfer patients to alternate units, and discharge patients to home. At the end of the shift, the nurse will document a progress note summarizing any pertinent updates from the shift and provide report to the next-shift RN.
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