1. Nelson Vazquez

2. The career that I am choosing is to be a registered nurse. I want to become a registered nurse because I want to help people that are in need

3. As Registered Nurse, you will perform my job duties according to the State Nursing Practice Act while upholding the utmost ethical and safe techniques always keeping the care of the patient as your top priority. You will work very closely with the entire team of healthcare professionals in the facility you are assigned to and must have a complete understanding of your limitations in turn seeking advice when necessary. These are just some of the duties that you will be expected to do, but are not limited to the following:  Perform all nursing duties in accordance with the state Nursing Act specific to the state you are working in, while adhering to all facility policies and procedures.  Monitor patient progress and identifies any changes in status, acting on those changes to insure patient comfort and safety.  Assist physicians and all healthcare professionals caring for patient, always giving a complete and thorough report on patient status at end of shift/assignment.  Perform routine nursing care to assigned patients, while utilizing age specific and universal precaution practices at all times.

4. The starting salary of a Registered Nurse can range from around $28,000-$50,000 per year on average. The starting hourly wage of an registered nurse can range from $16.50-26.00 per hour. This salary will increase over time, as nurses gain experience, certifications, and specialize in a specific area. Registered nurses can also advance their career to management positions, in addition to regular raises offered by employers

5.  Registered nurses must obtain at least an associate of nursing degree or a diploma from an educational program accredited by a state board of nursing. Some students choose advanced studies to obtain a bachelor or master of nursing degree. Educational programs take two to four years of full-time studies to complete. Coursework covers a variety of subjects, including biological sciences, social sciences, human anatomy, health-care mathematics and general academics  You must also have clinical training which means classroom training, nurses must complete practical training in a medical environment. Also completed in facilities such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes and home health-care agencies.