U.S. Department of Labor: Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients deal with illness. In direct patient care, they observe, evaluate, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation. RNs also develop and manage nursing care plans; instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. While State laws govern the tasks that RNs may perform, it is usually the work setting that determines their daily job duties.

Career Path	Go to an approved Nursing Program Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Or go on to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pass national licensing examination Masters in Nursing Registered Nurse starting wage rate: $17-18 an hour
Schools in the Region	Columbia Basin College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Yakima Valley Communnity College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Walla Walla Community College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Blue Mountain Community College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Big Bend Community College Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Washington State University Tri-Cities Bachelor of Science in Nursing Masters in Nursing
Scholarships	Washington Education Foundation Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid check with CBC and local area hospitals
Getting the RN license	Washington State Department of Health - Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Useful Links	Choose Nursing Discover Nursing National League for Nursing (NLN) American Nurses Association (ANA)