Personal Experience: A Career As A Registered Nurse

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I graduated as a registered nurse (RN) in the year 2002. I started my career as a clinical instructor/nursing tutor at a school of nursing. I was in charge of the second year diploma nursing students. I supervised the students during their clinical postings at the hospital. My job responsibilities as a clinical instructor were as follows; overall supervision of students in the clinical settings, participation in doctor`s rounds with the students, assessing the student`s care plan, assisting them in attaining the expected outcomes, and evaluating and grading the nursing procedures. I supervised the students during their community health nursing practicum course, during which the students conducted health assessments, health education, assisted

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