Registered Nurse
Plan daily elements of patient care in medical facilities, administer medicine, and coordinate with doctors.
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What's it like to be a Registered Nurse?
A Registered Nurse works in a medical facility such as a hospital or a clinic. They act as the primary custodians of patients, from checking vital signs, evaluating patient needs, ordering diagnostic tests, to administering medication.
Tasks and duties
- Giving first-aid treatment and primary healthcare.
- Conducting triage, documenting patient symptoms and checking vital signs.
- Educating the public on health-related matters.
- Administering medicine.
- Ordering diagnostic tests.
- Coordinating with doctors.
How to become a Registered Nurse
To become a Registered Nurse, you need to hold a qualification in nursing and pass the licensure exam under the Singapore Nursing Board.
Graduate with either a diploma or a degree in nursing.
Pass the licensure exam under the Singapore Nursing Board.
Gain at least two to three years’ worth of experience in a hospital setting.
After gaining experience as a Registered Nurse, consider progressing to a role such as a Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing.
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