Nurses can work in many places including hospitals, health care clinics, community settings, and schools. RNs can manage outpatient clinics and make visits to people's homes to provide health care. Other choices include working in emergency departments, operating rooms, intensive care units, air ambulances, and even on cruise ships and in children's camps. RNs can have rewarding military careers and travel throughout the world. RNs provide direct care, teach, and support people with health care concerns.
Nurses can work with any age group of people from babies to the elderly.
Becoming a nurse gives you flexibility throughout your career. You can choose to work full time, part-time, or usually even overtime, depending on your personal needs. Salaries vary with the type of nursing and geographical location. The length of time it takes to become a RN varies with your career goals. RN programs usually consist of two year associate degrees and four year baccalaureate degrees.