Healthcare careers are booming and nursing is one of the fastest growing occupations projected in next 5 years. Qualified nurses are highly in demand. If you are considering a job in nursing, you definitely are in the right career path. This article will provide you more information on nursing job options, nursing school, background checks and declaratory orders.
Healthcare Careers
Healthcare careers are booming and nursing is one of the fastest growing occupations projected in next 5 years. Qualified nurses are highly in demand, thus if you are considering a job in nursing, you definitely are in the right career path.
One thing to take note is nursing jobs are a time-honored profession. A nurse must be dedicated and diligent. You must be a kind of person who can give an extra ounce of energy in order to be successfully in your nursing career path.
Nursing School and Declaratory Orders
When someone wants to be admitted into a nursing program in the state of Texas, a background check is required. If you have a criminal history, you will need a declaratory order from the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON). A TBON attorney can assist you with this process.
There are many nursing career options for you to participate in. You can select a working environment that suits your tastes and preferences. Among the common nursing jobs are:
Hospital Nurse
Most nurses generally work at hospital but this is not the only option in nursing field. A hospital nurse takes care of hospital patients. If you work as a hospital nurse, your daily care and interaction with the patient has a major impact on how fast the patient recuperates and on the patient’s attitude. During times such as this, nurses are in high demand in a hospital and they may be very stressed and working long shifts. If you are interested in being a nurse in a hospital see how blog on reducing nursing stress.
Private Duty Nurse
A Private Duty Nurse is assigned to care for a dedicated patient at hospital or at home. You will need to coordinate care between physician and family according to individual situations.
You will need to follow physician’s orders for medications and treatment as well as keep accurate records of patient’s condition. Sending reports to physician periodically. Besides the patient, a private duty nurse will also have the responsibility to educate the patient and the patient’s family on importance of maintaining proper diet and health habits. Excellent record keeping and communications in these type situations is imperative. This is to protect yourself from reports to the board of nursing.
Hospice Nurse
A Hospice Nurse assesses patient health problems and needs. Then the nurse works to develop and implement nursing care plans. The goal of patient comfort is always a priority. A hospice nurse typically administers care to patients in a hospice, home or long-term care facility.
Operating Room Nurse
An Operating Room Nurse must understand the use of modern operating room equipment, the type of procedure the doctor is doing and the kinds of tools the doctor will need. The nurse must be ready to assist the surgeon and the surgical team in their tasks. Other than that, an operating room nurse will also need to oversee the work organization within the operating room and mediate between the various hospital departments, the surgeons, and the management.
Home Care Nurse
Home care nursing is one of the major booming sectors in health care industry. Today, home health care nurses work in rural, suburban and urban areas, traveling from patient to patient, caring for and monitoring the patient’s needs. These nurses then communicate with doctors and other medical staff about the patient.
With the enhance of medical technology, home care nurses can now use mobile monitoring equipment. This is to monitor everything from heart rate and blood pressure to blood sugar for diabetics and more. The nurse can treat one patient and check on another one in the car on the way to visiting a third patient. Again, as Texas Board of Nursing Lawyers, we want to remind you to document well as a protection to yourself and your career.
Earn Your Nursing Degree
In order to start your nursing career, you must be qualified in this field. Although you can start you nursing career as LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or RN (Registered Nurse), a higher degree makes you are more employable. You will earn a higher salary, and you will have much more freedom to chart your own career path. Beside the traditional classroom-based nursing degree, now you can earn your nursing degree by taking some of your classes online.
The major benefit of pursuing the nursing degree with online classes is that you can attend the online class at any location and at your own schedule. And the best part is you can continue with your current job while getting your nursing degree online. Remember if you are considering a career in nursing or you are on the path to a career in nursing, you will have a criminal background check before being admitted into a nursing program in the state of Texas.
Background Checks and Declaratory Orders
If you think nursing is for you, and you are concerned about something that might be on your background check, contact Texas Nursing Lawyers, Deborah Goodall and Buck Johnson. We can assist you with the declaratory process so you can pursue the career you want in nursing.
For more information about the declaratory process and what items we need you to have gathered download our checklist for nurses and nursing students below.
