Career Paths For The Registered Nurse (Rn)

Career Paths for the Registered Nurse (RN)NameAcademic InstitutionCourse Number and NameInstructorDue DateCareer Paths for the Registered Nurse (RN)There are numerous possible career paths one can take after earning an RN license. These roles can vary, from working directly with patients in a hospital setting, to working a specialized role in a specific environment, such as a school or nursing home. Five main options include: 1) bedside nursing, which is a traditional role or the nurse that involves working in a hospital or healthcare clinic; 2) working in long-term care, such as within a nursing home; 3) care coordination, which involves working with patients who may have complex needs; 4) a specialized role, such as school nurse; and 5) becoming an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), after taking a few more years of graduate school. Bedside nursing involves working within a hospital, although there are many different wards where a nurse might work. For instance, a maternal nurse would work with newborns, such as assessing the health of newborns and educating mothers on how to provide care