Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Nurses (RNs) provide a wide range of healthcare services: provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families.
Education
Required
Program
Length
Places of
Employment
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Registered Nurses have either earned an Associate’s Degree (ADN) or a Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) in nursing.
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Both must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed to practice.
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ASN: 2 years
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BSN: 4 years
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Hospitals
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Long-term care facilities
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Assisted living facilities
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Home health agencies
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Physician offices
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Outpatient clinics
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Schools
Programs for Registered Nurses
Western Oklahoma State College
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Contact: Katharine Hamilton
Freshman Nursing Coordinator & Instructor (Advisor) Lawton
Burch Hall – Cameron University Campus
2800 W Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK
Phone: 580.477.7985
email: katherine.hamilton@wosc.edu
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