Registered Nurse (A.D.N)
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Registered Nurse (ADN)</p>
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normal'>SOC Code:
29-1141</p>
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Average JP Wages</p>
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normal;margin-left:0.10in'>607 319 $20.87</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
justify;line-height:normal'>Summary of Career: Registered
nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the
public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional
support to patients and their family members.</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:
justify;line-height:normal'>Projected Growth: In
the Upper Rio Grande region, employment of RNs is projected to grow almost 27%
from 2012 to 2022. Growth will occur for
a number of reasons, including an increased emphasis on preventive care;
growing rates of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and obesity; and demand
for healthcare services from the baby-boom population, as they live longer and more
active lives. The Projected Annual
Job Openings shown below refers to the average annual job openings due to
growth and net replacement. </p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Upper Rio Grande Employment</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2012</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Upper Rio Grande</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2022</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Upper Rio Grande</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2012-2022</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Anticipated Growth</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>El Paso, TX</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2014 Median Annual</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Texas </p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2012</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2022</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2012-2022</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Anticipated Growth</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2014 Median Annual</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>189,380</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>242,860</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>U.S.</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'> Employment</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2014</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Employment</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2024</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2014-2024</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Anticipated Growth</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>U.S.</p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2015 Median Annual</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>Wage</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;
text-align:center;line-height:normal'>2,751,000</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>3,190,300</p>
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text-align:center;line-height:normal'>16%</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:left'>SOURCE: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Employment Projections program</p>
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justify;line-height:normal;background:white'>Note: The data for the Local
and State Employment Trends and the National Employment Trends are not directly
comparable. The projections period for local and state data is 2012-2022, while
the projections period for national data is 2014-2024.</p>
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Education: Nursing
students take courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition,
psychology, and other social and behavioral sciences, as well as in liberal
arts. BSN programs typically take 4 years to complete; ADN and diploma programs
usually take 2 to 3 years to complete. All programs include supervised clinical
experience.
Bachelor’s
degree programs usually include additional education in the physical and social
sciences, communication, leadership, and critical thinking. These programs also
offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. A bachelor’s degree or
higher is often necessary for administrative positions, research, consulting,
and teaching. Generally, licensed
graduates of any of the three types of education programs (bachelor’s,
associate’s, or diploma) qualify for entry-level positions as a staff nurse.
However, employers—particularly those in hospitals—may require a bachelor’s
degree.
Licenses, Certifications,
and Registrations: Registered nurses must have a nursing license. To become
licensed, nurses must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass the
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
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