Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. When providing care, they monitor patients' conditions, administer medications and treatments prescribed by the physician, and work with the physician and other members of the health care team. In large hospitals, RN's typically work in all areas including; medical, surgical, intensive care, emergency, obstetrics, pediatrics, and hospice. They also develop and manage nursing care plans, supervise other members of the health care team, and coordinate patient care. Average salary is $42,000.
The Dakota Nursing Program is designed to be a two-year educational ladder which students may achieve, one program at a time, from Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
The Dakota Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year educational program that results in an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing. Graduates are then eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (RN).
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