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Healthcare Career Explorer: Registered Nurse (RN) is a beginner-level course designed to help aspiring nurses and healthcare students understand the vital role of a Registered Nurse. Whether you're starting your nursing journey or exploring potential career paths, this course offers a comprehensive overview of the RN profession. In this course, you'll learn about the core responsibilities of RNs, including patient care, medication administration, and collaboration within healthcare teams. You'll also explore global career pathways and licensure requirements, from becoming a nurse in the U.S. to practicing internationally. Through videos, case studies, and interactive discussions, you’ll gain insights into RN specializations, the licensure process, and the skills necessary to thrive in various healthcare settings. This course is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a fulfilling nursing career, whether in clinical settings, leadership roles, or specialized areas of practice.
This lesson introduces learners to the fundamental responsibilities and clinical duties of a Registered Nurse, including patient care, medication administration, and monitoring patient progress.
What's included
2 videos2 readings1 assignment
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2 videos•Total 7 minutes
Introduction and Welcome•2 minutes
Inside the RN Role – Perspectives from Practice•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 11 minutes
Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•6 minutes
What RNs Do: Daily Duties in Focus•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
HOL: Plan Your Shift: Step Into the Role of a RN•10 minutes
Lesson 2: RN Collaboration and Career Pathways
Module 2•2 hours to complete
Module details
This lesson focuses on how Registered Nurses collaborate with healthcare teams and explores global career pathways, licensing, and growth opportunities.
What's included
3 videos1 reading3 assignments
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3 videos•Total 11 minutes
Why Coordination, Not Just Commitment, Improves Patient Outcomes•5 minutes
Exploring Growth and Specialization in Your Nursing Career•5 minutes
Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey•1 minute
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Global RN Career Pathways•5 minutes
3 assignments•Total 80 minutes
HOL: Design Your RN Growth & Collaboration Map•20 minutes
Project: My RN Career Map•30 minutes
Assessment•30 minutes
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