The job of a RN includes the following tasks: assess and identify patient’s needs, implement and monitor the patient’s medical plan and treatment, assure patient care is conducted according to the policies and standards of the employer, promote health, prevent disease, and help patients with illnesses.

When treating patients, RNs observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and treatment progress. They work alongside Drs when it comes to treatment plans, exams, administering medications, and monitoring patient recovery. 

The 5 most important Nursing Responsibilities:

1. Patient Evaluation
2. Medication Management
3. Wound care and controlling infections
4. Championing Patient Rights
5. Education and Health Promotion

The hourly rate for registered nurses in Florida ranges from $32 to $45 depending on the service. The average hourly rate in Florida for RNs is $31.57.

To become an RN you must attend a certified school. However, it is important to note that there are different levels of being an RN. 

• Associate’s degree Nursing (ADN) – this is an entry-level nursing degree- offered typically at community colleges, provides the core training and knowledge to become an RN.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) – this is a 4-year program offered by many accredited universities or colleges.  A BSN degree offers a much broader education than a 2-year associate degree in nursing (ADN) and opens a whole new set of possibilities for a nursing career.

You must also pass the NCLEX – RN exam upon graduation from an accredited RN college.

LPNs focus on task-oriented duties under the supervision of an RN. RNs take on broader responsibilities including critical thinking and strategic healthcare management.