What do registered nurses do?

A Registered nurse will coordinate patient care as part of a team with physicians and other health providers. A registered nurse will:

• coordinate nursing care based on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs to promote, maintain or restore health
• provide direct nursing care (e.g. treatments, medications and procedures)
• develop and deliver health education programs
• teach nursing theory and practice

Where do registered nurses work?

Registered Nurses work in nearly every corner of our health system. Many have specialized skills and work in a specific department (e.g. critical care, health promotion, or cancer care). While most deliver patient care, many Registered Nurses can be found in clinical practice, administration, education, and research.

Settings include:

• Health clinics
• Hospitals or health care centres
• Doctor's offices
• Home care
• Long-term care facilities
• Communities
• Schools

What are the credentials for a registered nurse?

• A Bachelor of Nursing (BN)
• Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
• RNs must have a practice permit from the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA)