Becoming a Nurse (Testing Requirements)
Name the test you must pass to become an RN (registered nurse)
NCLEX-RN Exam
What is the most affordable option for a nursing program in college?
Valencia college
What is it called when someone has their spine curved to the side?
scoliosis
What type of nurse takes care of elderly patients and children of busy parents inside of the patients home?
Home health nurse
What is it called when a person is mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted from their job
burnout
How long does it take to get your score on the NCLEX?
Two Days
What is the minimum amount of years you need to go to school to become a nurse?
2 years
What do patients who come to hospitals due to violent blows or attacks to the head have?
Traumatic Brain Injuries
What is the average hourly pay for RN in Florida?
34.62
What is it called when you can never lose your job because you are needed around the world?
Job Security
What is the number of questions the NCLEX test has
75- 265 questions
How many years do you need to be in a BSN program?
4 Years
What is the age range of the patient that a pediatric nurse can take care of?
2 months to 21 years old.
How many hours a day do nurse’s work?
12 Hour shifts
How long is a hospital nurses shift?
12 hours.
Where do you get the code from to go take the NCLEX test?
You get the code from the school you graduated from
How many Semesters do you need for Nursing school?
4 Semesters
What do nurses do to ween babies that are addicted to Drugs?
Slowly Lower Dosage
What is the RN to patient ratio for a RN in Pediatrics?
1:3 Ratio
What benefits do nurses get?
Health Care and a 4O1K
What does NCLEX stand for?
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
What is the name for a practical, hands on experience in different healthcare settings?
Clinicals
Surgery that cuts the band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain.
Corpus Callosotomy?
What is the extra money given to a travel nurse?
A stipend
How many days in a row is a nurse able to work before they are required by law to have a day off?
6 days