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Registered Nurse (RN) from: http://www.communityhealthcareers.com/careers_regnurse.htmegistered Nurses are highly-skilled health care providers. They provide direct nursing care to patients and may specialize in surgery, neurology, emergency care, intensive care, obstetrics, gerontology or other areas of health care. They do everything from counselling pregnant teenagers to saving heart attack victims. They may work in hospitals, emergency rooms, schools, nursing homes or with private home care companies. The Cool Things They Do:
Registered nurses can have extremely stressful jobs, especially those who work in critical care, emergency care, and operating rooms. Their work requires a great deal of standing, bending, and lifting as well as the emotional strength needed to comfort and support patients in distress. They work long, hard hours, including weekends, holidays, and overnight and are at constant risk of exposure to sickness and disease.
Most Registered Nurses Work In:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Length of Study/Training : 4 years post-secondary Certification (s): National : Passing the Canadian Nursing Examination Ontario : Licensing by the College of Nurses of Ontario Helpful High School Courses:
Canada’s aging population requires an ever-increasing supply of medical services but experts say there will be a shortage in the number of qualified nurses in the near future. Many opportunities will exist for new nurses entering the field. Earnings:
Average annual salary: $35,000 to $60,000 although working overtime and being “on-call” can raise earnings to more than $75,000 a year. More Information:
Canadian Nurses Association College of Nurses of Ontario Ontario Nurses' Association Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario Canadian Nurses Foundation American Nurses Association (US) Job Futures: Licensed Practical Nurse (3233)
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