Info on RN
What does RN stand for?
Registered Nursing.
How long did Ms. Simpson take to finish her nursing education?
2 years for ADN
Did Ms. Simpson have an influence at her job?
Yes
What did Ms. Simpson like most about her job?
1. working with kids
2. helping patients
3. getting recognized in public by patient of their family and being thanked for her work
What advice would Ms. Simpson give incoming nursing students?
Learn the material
What is the salary for a RN in Texas?
$72K
How long was Ms. Simpson a registered nurse?
6 months
Who could Ms.Simpson go to if she had a problem at work?
The charge nurse or director of nursing
What did Ms. Simpson find most difficult about her job?
1. difficult patients
2. long hours
3. stress
What sort of person do you have to be-to be really good at this job? (List 2)
1. Ethical
2. Attentive
3. Dependable
list at least 3 duties of a RN.
May be responsible for a single patient or several patients at a time.
evaluate and record patients’ symptoms and vital signs and keep track of changes in their condition.
Educate patients on post-hospital care, disease prevention, plans of care, and health improvement methods.
Such as budget planning, inventory maintenance, and staff scheduling.
Where did Ms. Simpson work as a RN?
Starr County Hospital
How many patients did the charge nurse assign to Ms.Simpson at a time?
4-6 patients
What is ONE thing Ms. Simpson would change at her job if she could?
What is one thing Ms. Simpson did to make her night shift easier?
1.Work with children
2.Keeping other nurses away from her patients