Registered Nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
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- Registered Nurses
Health Science
What do they typically do
- Assess patients' conditions
- Record patients' medical histories and symptoms
- Observe patients and record the observations
- Administer patients' medicines and treatments
- Set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans
- Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results
- Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
- Explain what to do at home after treatment
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.5%
Job Openings 7,925
Industry/Employer
Animal Slaughtering and Processing
Colleges and Universities
Community Care Facility for the Elderly
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Employment Services
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Health and Personal Care Retailers
Home Health Care Services
Individual and Family Services
Insurance Agencies, Brokerages & Support
Insurance Carriers
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Nursing Care Facilities
Office Administrative Services
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
Offices of Physicians
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services
Other Hospitals
Outpatient Care Centers
Psychiatric & Substance Abuse Hospitals
Residential Mental Health Facilities
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Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
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