Registered Nurse

 

Career Profile
Nursing is the "prevention of illness, the alleviation of suffering, and the protection, promotion, and restoration of health in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations". (ANA 2003) Nurses engage in nursing care through three primary roles: As Provider of Care, the nurse gives direct physical care to the client. As Coordinator of Care, the nurse works with the health care team to get the client's needs met by the best possible provider available. As a Member of Profession, the nurse maintains high ethical and legal standards for the delivery of care. Nursing decisions require critical thinking and knowledge of the nursing process.

 

Job Outlook
Employment of Registered Nurses in Texas is projected to continue to grow faster than the average occupation through 2010. A current and projected shortage of RNs has spurred efforts to attract and retain qualified RNs by employers. Shortage is primarily due to an aging RN workforce and recent declines in nursing school enrollments.

 

Salary
ADN positions have an average starting salary of $19.00-$23.00/hr.

Registered Nurse

 

Disqualifiers/Barriers

• Must submit to a criminal background check *
• *Drug and assault related offenses are carefully scrutinized

Important Skills

• Eye - hand coordination and good motor skills
• Finger dexterity
• Good communication skills; verbal and written
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good people skills
• Physical ability to lift and move patients
• Motivated learner
• Well developed study skills
• Critical Thinking
• Audio acuity
• Visual acuity

 

Registered Nurse

 

Educational Programs

• Austin Community College
• *Victoria College
  *(Only for outside of Travis County Participants)

 

License/Certification
Graduates of the Associate Degree Program receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to apply for the registered nurse (RN) licensure examination. The ADN program is fully accredited by the: Board of Nursing Examiners (BNE) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)

 

Length of Training/Requirements
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program offers two educational tracks designed for the traditional student, and the licensed vocational nurse (LVN), and paramedic. The ADN training program usually requires two years of study and is offered in community colleges, technical and vocational centers and hospitals. Supervised clinical experience is provided in hospitals and other settings.

 

Location of Classes
Lectures and labs are held at the ACC Riverside Campus located at 1020 Grove Blvd. The required clinical training is scheduled in local clinics and hospitals.

Registered Nurse

 

St. David HealthCare Partnership
900 East 30th Street,
Suite 109
Austin, Texas
www.sdhcp.com

 

Seton HealthCare Network
W. 38th1/2 Street
Austin, Texas
www.seton.org

 

North Austin Medical
12221 Mopac North
Austin, Tx 78708-5075
512 -397-4000
www.sdhcp.com

 

South Austin Medical Center
901 W. Ben white Blvd.
Austin, Tx 78704
512-397-4000
www.stdavids.com

 

Round Rock Hospital
2400 Round Rock Ave
Round Rock, Texas 78681
512-397-4000
www.sdhcp.com