Nursing
The role of a nurse is to treat patients, provide awareness on the prevention of diseases, and educate the community at large about healthy lifestyle practices. Depending on the type of nursing vocation, nurses are generally required to have knowledge in establishing a plan of patient care.
Nurses can specialize in various healthcare areas, such as ambulatory and critical care, dermatology, holistic, pediatric, and oncology. Most nurses are staff members of a healthcare team in a hospital, but some can choose to become advanced practice nurses who work independently, or work in collaboration with physicians. Patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities require 24-hour care; thus, nurses in these positions may work nights, weekends, and holidays.
All registered nurses are required to graduate from an approved nursing program, and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to earn a nursing license. There are three ways to become a registered nurse: earn a degree bachelor's of science, an associate's degree in nursing, or a diploma.
As a nurse, you can expect to:
- Work in public and private hospitals
- Enjoy flexible schedules, child care, educational benefits, and bonuses
- Specialize according to your interests
