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Associate Degree in Science/Nursing - ADN

To be successful..

be compassionate and caring
have excellent leadership and organizational skills
have excellent communication skills
have good physical and emotional stability
be able to deal with a variety of people
have the ability to note slight change
have an understanding of computers and technology
have the ability to analyze problems
be flexible and able to multi-task

What will my job be like..

Registered Nurses (RNs) care for the whole person, including physical, emotional, psychological, social, and spiritual human responses to the entire range of health issues; and are one of the most versatile professionals within the healthcare field today. RNs today are highly respected and valued members of the health care team and bring their own body of knowledge to the process of health care and are among the top 10 occupations with the largest job growth. RNs work in collaboration with physicians and members of other healthcare disciplines and direct and supervise nursing support personnel. They may choose to practice in many different settings, including hospitals, geriatric facilities, community agencies and clinics, physician offices, schools and universities, etc.