Registered Nurse Career Analysis

I plan to have my nursing degree in the near future and begin my career as a registered nurse. Registered nurses are also known as charge nurses or directors of nursing (DON). Nurses assist physicians by assessing the patients’ health problems, making accurate and detailed medical reports, and administering care, if needed, among many other tasks. Registered nurses are a vital part of the health care field and are always in high demand. They play an important role in the patient’s experience during their visit as they have contact with him/her first and then relay the information to the physician. Registered nurses are required to have a nursing degree and must be licensed in the state they work in. Most employers also require …show more content…
Nurses must be dependable, able to handle stress, pay attention to detail, have patience, and cooperate with others at the workplace. In the article, Patterns of Relating Between Physicians and Medical Assistants in Small Family Medicine Offices, the authors express the importance of teamwork and cooperation regarding the relationship between the physician and the medical assistants. (Elder, N.C., Jacobson, C.J., Bolon, S.K., Foxler, J. Palleria, H., Busik, C.&Pugnale, M. 2014, Annals of Family Medicine). Relationships between colleagues in the workplace are extremely important if the practice is going to be successful. My personality profile almost lines up with the traits registered nurses must possess. There are a few things I need to work on, though. I do not handle stress or conflict well, and will have to learn how to deal with difficult situations without panicking. Another aspect that I need to work on is being more assertive and outgoing. I am very introverted and shy, but in the profession of nursing, I will need to interact daily with people. The personality traits that I do possess that are necessary to be a good registered nurse are: that I am understanding and compassionate, I am detail-oriented, I can multi-task well, I have genuine concern for other people, and I am honest …show more content…
This will help me gain experience in the health care field and learn more about working in a medical facility. This will also help me to network with other health care employees and to find out what kind of facility I would enjoy working in. After I obtain my degree, I plan to start applying to different places who are seeking registered nurses. Another one of my career goals is to find a place where I enjoy working and enjoy the company of my co-workers, as we will all be a team. I plan to stay positive and be the best nurse that I can