Congratulations So you finally passed your boards, and now you are a real Registered Nurse

Immigration to the United States has never ceased It is a continual process that brings a variety of rich cultures and knowledge this great country

Once a patient is diagnosed as having diabetes, their world suddenly changes Now they must monitor their glucose before meals and at bedtime, they must watch the sugars that they consume and be aware of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and know what actions to take

So now you are close to graduating from nursing school or you have graduated recently Whichever the case, you will be in for a reality shock when you begin your career as a Registered Nurse

All professions have as their cornerstone and creed a code of ethics and or professional performance standards The nursing profession is no different

Nursing is a caring profession It is also a profession that is more and more evidenced based in practice

As the student nurse approaches graduation, thoughts of beginning a career in nursing come to mind A new nurse should think very seriously about their career goals

NCSBN (National Council of the State Board of Nursing) does not have established guidelines for graduating students as to when to register However, registering for the NCLEX examination and licensure during the month of the student's graduation is common

Since the days of Florence Nightingale, the profession of nursing has been viewed as a career consisting of self sacrificing individuals who, with caring and compassion have devoted their lives to easing the pain and suffering of those in need Such noble and honorable individuals would surely never strike for what ever reason, right

Nursing is a profession that places on its participants a great responsibility for maintaining the highest possible standards to ensure superior quality of care Each state has its own Board of Nursing which is responsible for the regulation and licensing of nursing practice