Clinical Nurse Job Description
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A Clinical Nurse is a highly-educated nurse leader who specializes in a niche practice area. Their role is to support the work of other nurses and drive healthcare innovation within their organization and the wider community. Their responsibilites are to perform traditional nursing duties such as diagnosing and treating patients, consulting and researching patient issues, conducting patient intake, supporting doctors, administering care and medication, observing patients, maintaining equipment, and communicating with patients and care providers.
Steps to take to start your career as a Clinical Nurse and other jobs like it
- The shortest is an associate degree in nursing (ADN) at 2 years and next a RN diploma at 2-3 years and the longest being a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) at 4 years. All of these programs require a GED or high school diploma. There are also advanced degrees you can earn.
- You need to pass the national nursing licensure exam, NCLEX. Either the PN to become a licensed practical nurse or the RN to become a registered nurse.
- Nurses exist in all areas of healthcare which means there are many different types of environments and work styles to choose from so make sure to do your research to find one that fits your interest and needs. Some of these may require additional training first.
- Finding a nursing job is like any other, networking and job boards are a good start.
Why I choose Nursing:
Hi, I'm Harmony. I'm a registered nurse and I work in an outpatient surgery center. I decided to go to nursing school because I love science and I love helping people.
My Nursing Career:
I've been a nurse for 25 years and I've had various different nursing jobs during my career. I started out working in the hospital at night shift and then I decided to train in the area of critical care and I got a position in the adult intensive care unit where I loved working and I worked for almost 15 years taking care of really critically ill patients.
Nursing Salary:
How much does a nurse make at a day surgery center? Well it varies based on years of experience, possibly what you bargained for, upon hiring, your performance reviews and your raises.
Unique Opportunities:
Being a registered nurse offered me the opportunity to travel to New Zealand and work in a coronary care unit for one year.
Perks of Outpatient Clinic:
One of the main reasons why I like working in an outpatient surgery center is that there are no weekends, no nights, no holidays, Just Monday through Friday, same day procedures. People go home. They go home to their families. You don't have to take care of them overnight. That means more time with my family. So I chose to start working in the outpatient surgery center for more flexibility.
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Education you need to become a Clinical Nurse
These are the most common degrees or certificates earned by Jobtrees users prior to becoming a Clinical Nurse
There may be other required degrees or certifications needed for this job. The below info shows you the most commonly desired education level from employers when hiring for this job.
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science (b.sc.) in Business Administration
- Master of Science (m.sc.) in Nursing
- Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Psychology
- Bachelor Degree in Registered Nurse
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