{"id":98762,"date":"2022-11-21T15:43:26","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T20:43:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=98762"},"modified":"2026-09-10T09:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:43:56","slug":"registered-nurse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/professional-success\/ur-career-pathways-program\/high-demand-positions\/registered-nurse\/","title":{"rendered":"Registered Nurse"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":0,"parent":97032,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/one-column.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"class_list":["post-98762","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"lead_in":"","display_title":"","subtitle":"","call_to_action":"","hero_image_placement":"no_image","hero_media":"images","hero_pattern_option":"","hero_video":"","hero_image_landing":"","hero_image_landing_two":"","hero_image_landing_three":"","content_modules_above":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","anchor":"","css_class":"","title":"","content":"

What does a Registered Nurse (RN) do?<\/h2>\r\nMost often, the Registered Nurse (RN) is the direct caretaker for patients in the hospital, managing patients\u2019 daily activities, medications, assessments, and scheduled procedures and operations. The RN works closely with fellow healthcare staff and physicians to ensure they know about and understand patient updates and care plans.\r\n\r\nA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) differ in their scope of practice, their daily duties often overlap. The RN is usually involved with more complex decision-making, while the LPN primarily handles basic nursing care. A career as an LPN, which only requires a one-year diploma or certificate, offers quick access to the promising field of nursing, while an associate or bachelor\u2019s degree is required to become an RN.\r\n\r\nDiscover what it\u2019s like to be an RN by viewing a\u00a0short video<\/strong><\/a>.\r\n\r\nNote: This video has been provided by the U.S. Department of Labor\u00a0<\/em>careeronestop<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0website and the actual duties of this role at the University of Rochester may vary.<\/em>\r\n

Minimum education and training<\/h2>\r\nAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and New York State license. Following graduation from an approved program, the RN must take and pass the\u00a0NCLEX<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0exam, and once passed, can apply for RN licensure in New York State.\r\n

Knowledge, skills, and abilities<\/h2>\r\nIn addition to strong clinical skills, the RN needs to demonstrate compassion, critical thinking, effective communication, and have the ability to remain calm under pressure and manage emotions in high-stress situations. Must have basic computer skills, including keyboarding. Must be able to maintain patient confidentiality and manage time effectively.\r\n

Days\/hours<\/h2>\r\nSchedule will be based on work location; the RN can be found on all shifts: days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.\r\n

Position locations<\/h2>\r\n