Registered Nurse

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Male and Female Registered Nurses in the United States

A Registered Nurse (dt. Registered nurse, originally Nurse, RN) is a nurse, a nursing school or -Studies completed and issued by national, state, local or other legally authorized bodies a temporary professional license as a nursing professional. RNs are usually required to demonstrate a minimum number of hours of nursing practice and ongoing training in order to retain their professional license and registration. In addition, a faultless lifestyle is often expected, according to a certificate of good conduct .

Registration is currently available in Australia, China, India, Canada, Malaysia and the United States.

The application possibilities in nursing for RNs are very broad, often they also specialize in a certain nursing professional field. Most of the time, they are responsible for overseeing the care provided by other employees - including nursing students, licensed practical nurses, assistants and less experienced RNs.

history

Nursing training 1912

Before the 1870s, family members cared for most people at home because most people did not have a great deal of respect for nurses. The picture of nursing began to change as medical advances were made towards the end of the 19th century, which also required better qualified nurses. The registration of nurses by nursing devices or boards began in the early 20th century. New Zealand registered the first nurse in 1901 following the enactment of the Nurses Registration Act . A three-year training course was required of the nursing staff, which was concluded with a state examination. The Registry secured a certain level of training for new nurses, and the title Nurse was protected by law in general. For example, from 1905 in California it was an offense to pass yourself off as an RN if you did not have a certificate or registration.

The Registration Acts allowed the authorities to control who was admitted to the nursing profession. The prerequisites varied depending on the region, but in most cases the condition was stipulated that the applicants should have a "good, moral character" and no psychological or physical limitations that would prevent them from exercising their profession. As nursing became more and more an internationally practiced profession and RNs traveled to get work, better conditions and wages, standardized language tests were introduced in some countries, in particular the International English Language Testing System .

Registration benefits

Obtaining an RN-capable qualification has significant advantages, on the one hand for the caregiver and on the other hand for the person being cared for. One of the personal advantages is that RN is a very respected position due to the extensive knowledge that has been imparted. For a nurse to be successful as an RN, she must use her knowledge as a source to organize "her" department and to keep it functional. Another advantage is that jobs are usually always available; there are usually not enough well-trained nurses to meet demand. The opportunity to take up various possible positions within the professional field gives the individual the opportunity to find the area that suits him personally best, plus certain financial advantages and advantages in terms of the distribution of shifts.

The advantages that patients have with a fully staffed and well-trained care team are that the quality of care increases and the risk of being harmed by care errors or carelessness decreases. The better education also increases the patient's quality of life. In addition, the patient has the feeling of being better cared for; The imparted security combats one of the stressors that patients experience during a hospital stay.

Registration in different countries

Australia

Australian RNs, Photo by Rocky Roe / AusAID

The registration in Australia has been part of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency since the founding of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (German Australian Committee for Nursing and Maternity Care, NMBA) at the national level, as part of the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (German Australian Agency for the Regulation of Nursing Professions) settled. Prior to 2010, registration was carried out by individual states and territories.

The job title Registered Nurse , in the state of Victoria Division 1 Nurse , is awarded to a nurse who has completed NMBA-recognized nursing training. In addition, there are other requirements, such as command of the language and impeccable reputation. At least a bachelor's degree is required, in Australia this can be achieved in a two- to four-year course. The two-year training is heavily compressed, but the rule is three years. Some universities offer combined studies in which both bachelor and master degrees can be achieved; this educational path usually takes four years. Postgraduate studies , which are sponsored by employers such as the state health authorities, are very widespread . There are a number of different courses and grants that allow a bachelor's degree nurse to continue their education and offer expanded opportunities to practice.

Canada

In all Canadian provinces except Quebec , nurses must have a Bachelor of Nursing for initial registration . This qualification can be obtained either through a four-year course of study or through an advancement program for registered or licensed practical nurses (i.e. registered or licensed practical nurses, usually without a degree, e.g. training). Universities offer condensed studies for applicants who already have a Bachelor's degree in other subjects.

Before 2015, the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination had to be passed to register as an RN for the first time , from 2015 the so-called NCLEX-RN, which is carried out by the Canada Nurses Association , has to be passed. In Quebec, the exam is held by the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (Professional Association of Quebec), which is registered within the province.

In British Columbia , cuts in education resulted in the removal of support for foreign students during their clinical internships. As a result, all public institutions located there no longer allow foreigners access to the nursing training programs.

Malaysia

In Malaysia , nursing is regulated by the Ministry of Health Malaysia Nursing Division (dt. Nursing department of the Ministry of Health ).

United States of America

Newly Graduated RNs in the United States

In the United States of America (USA) an RN is a professional clinician with at least an associate degree in nursing or a hospital-run training program with a diploma and a successfully completed NCLEX RN exam Initial registration. The other requirements vary by state.

Although the programs for the associate degrees usually last two years, the ASN often takes three years to complete, especially because of the relatively extensive theory that must be taught. The Bachelor's degree requires additional practical hours, as well as advanced knowledge of leadership and public health; it can be obtained as an extension of the ASN or as an undergraduate degree. Some employers, especially hospitals, already require a Bachelor's degree for entry-level positions, but it is becoming increasingly common to hire applicants with ASNs and to oblige them to take the Bachelor's degree within a certain period of time.

Additional qualifications are provided by organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center , a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association .

RNs can work in a wide variety of settings, including hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing homes, and outpatient care. The median income for an RN with a Bachelor's degree in 2016 was around $ 68,500 annually. In some states, RNs with advanced degrees, such as Masters or PhD, are allowed to work with greater autonomy and to perform limited medical activities and prescribe medication without the supervision of a physician assistant or doctor. Nevertheless, some of the academic training courses are geared towards work in hospitals, for example the Nurse Anesthetist (specialist in anesthesia). Naturally, these nurses rarely work in their own practice.

Nurses in the United States are governed by the Nurse Practice Act , which is designed to ensure public health by regulating which nursing practices are considered safe. Each state and territory has its own care laws, which can differ. As such, it is critical for caregivers to know the laws in their area.

India

In India , care is regulated by the Indian Nursing Council .

Statistics and Economy

2011, there were in China 2.24 million RNs in the US, there were 2,016 estimated 2.75 million RNs, while Canada had about 250,000 RNs at the same time. For the USA and Canada, this means that there are about eight registered nurses for every 1,000 residents. According to US labor market statistics, this group will increase by about 15 percent by 2026, a much higher increase than other occupations.

California RNs are best paid in the US; the metropolitan areas in California often represent the top five highest paying employers for RNs in the United States. The median income for RNs is $ 69,500 annually (May 2015), the lowest 10 percent earned less than $ 46,360 annually, and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $ 101,360 annually.

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