 The ADN program at Piedmont Technical College prepares the
graduate to take the licensing examination, NCLEX-RN, to become a registered nurse. The
program emphasizes competence in knowledge and technical skills, a caring attitude and
professionalism in the health care setting. The registered nurse manages client care and
collaborates with other health care professionals to promote wellness.
Duties
Registered nurses may be required to:
assess patients
identify nursing problems
plan and implement care
evaluate effectiveness of care
record patients' conditions and reactions to
treatments
administer medications and perform
treatments
provide teaching to promote and restore
health
Working Conditions
Registered nurses commonly experience:
work in doctors' offices, hospitals,
long-term care facilities, industry, homes and community settings
work in cooperation with others
work under little supervision
work under stress
keep very busy
considerable paperwork and computer skills
required
overtime sometimes required
work various shift schedules and hours
including weekends and holidays
Physical Demands
active (much walking, standing, carrying)
lifting required (up to very heavy - 100+
lbs.)
good vision and hearing
Characteristics & Temperament
Registered nurses should have:
excellent oral and written communication
skills
ability to work with people
deal effectively with cultural diversity
patience/tolerance
caring, positive attitude
flexibility - ability to deal with change
ability to prioritize/perform multiple
tasks/skills
critical thinking
mechanical reasoning - understand how to set
up machines, operate them and fix them
preciseness
ability to be responsible/take
initiative/have self-discipline
ability to follow directions
ability to react quickly
ability to reason, make good judgments and
decisions
ability to perform mathematical functions
quickly and accurately
ability to record information
accurately/proofread
attention to details
good motor coordination (hand/eye
coordination, accurate and swift movements, manual dexterity)
Employment Outlook
Employment statistics for 2002-2007 PTC graduates, who found jobs in
this field, are as follows:
salary average:
$37,237 per year
salary range:
$19,000-61,000 per year
94% placement rate
employment in cities and towns of all sizes
with continued certification courses, nurse
may specialize
experience may lead to advancement as a
supervisor or other leadership roles
opportunity to pursue higher education
Employers
Some recent graduates have found work at:
Program & Course Information
Piedmont Technical College offers the following programs related to this career field:
Career Tracks is
a publication of Piedmont Technical College that reflects the current career statistics
for students who have completed programs of the college. Forward your questions
about this site to Andy Omundson at (864) 941-8376 or by e-mail to
omundson.a@ptc.edu.
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