Registered Nurses
More than 50% employment in healthcare industry is directly or indirectly related to nursing; registered nurses contributing the most. These nurses have an important role to play in hospitals and other medical institutions and facilities like assisting doctors, taking care of patients, etc. Nursing is the largest occupation of medical science industry and a vital way of supporting healthcare.
As these professionals assist both doctors and patients, they have to perform many jobs like recording patient's history and symptoms, helping with medicines and medical tests, examining patients in case of emergencies, assisting doctors during surgeries, prescribing medicines, etc. In order to become a registered nurse, education in nursing colleges is essential. Apart from this, there are some other requirements like -
Requirements: There are various ways through which nursing students can choose career as a registered nurse. Some hospitals offer 3 year diploma in nursing but this option is quite rare. The other is by opting for associate degree in nursing. It takes around 2 college years to complete associate degree. Many students also prefer to study for 4 years and get a bachelor's degree. Registered nurses require licenses which permits them to work professionally. While the license requirements vary according to states, it generally promotes a state approved training program and passing an exam National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses conducted by National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Payment: Some nurses offer special services according to specialties like child care or intensive care services. As patients need 24 hour care, nurses have to work around the clock managing different work hours, weekends and sometimes even holidays. Bureau of Labor Statistics in their May 2011 report said that the average annual wages of registered nurses is around $69,110; the same in Missouri was observed to be around $59,620 with over 67,000 registered nurses.
In coming years, by 2020, the job opportunities are going to rise by 26% providing excessive jobs of 711,900 across USA. Missouri colleges offer courses essential for registered nurses on a large scale. Courses like registered nursing, nursing administration and clinical nursing are provided regularly. Some of the colleges and universities offering these courses include -
Master's Degree
- Webster University- Saint Louis
- Research College of Nursing- Kansas City
- Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing- Saint Louis
Bachelor's Degree
- Avila University- Kansas City
- Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts & Sciences- Fayette
- Cox College- Springfield
- Truman State University- Kirksville
- Chamberlain College of Nursing- Saint Louis
Associate Degree:
- Columbia College- Columbia
- Crowder College- Neosho
- Mineral Area College- Park Hills
- East Central College- Union
- Concorde Career Colleges- Kansas City
Certificate:
- Lutheran School of Nursing- Saint Louis
University of Missouri- Columbia also offers doctor's program in registered nursing
There are many jobs available for people who want to venture and explore healthcare sector in a different way. With decent wages and attractive compensations, this industry is definitely one of the best industries to try new career.