Day in the Life
Most RNs work in
well-lit, comfortable healthcare facilities. Home health and public
health nurses travel to patients' homes, schools, community centers, and
other sites. RNs may spend considerable time walking, bending,
stretching, and standing. Patients in hospitals and nursing care
facilities require 24-hour care; consequently, nurses in these
institutions may work nights, weekends, and holidays. RNs also may be on
call -- available to work on short notice. Nurses who work in offices,
schools, and other settings that do not provide 24-hour care are more
likely to work regular business hours. About 20 percent of RNs work part
time.
Note: Some resources in this section are provided by the US Department
of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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