When anyone makes the decision to become a Registered Nurse (RN), there are specific skills they need to be taught. However, there are some essential qualities all RNs need that simply can’t be acquired in a classroom.
What Qualities do RNs Need?
Below are some of the essential traits anyone planning to go into either of those professions needs:
- Demonstrate positivity in any situation
- Be a team player
- Remain calm under pressure
- Keep emotions in check
- Flexibility at the work place
- Excellent decision-making skills
- Endless supplies of compassion
- Excellent communication skills
- Critical thinking/reasoning skills
- Honesty and integrity
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Objectivity
What Other Requirements Do RNs Need to Meet?
Those who are contemplating pursuing an RN degree at Hocking College should be prepared to pass a criminal background check and meet the following physical, academic, and cognitive requirements:
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to pass a drug test
- Good health
- Good mobility
- Physical strength
- Good hearing and vision
- Good hand-eye coordination
Academic Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good computer skills
- Basic math skills
- Good writing skills
Cognitive Requirements:
- Ability to collect, recall, and analyze information
- Ability to calculate, measure, and reason data
- Ability to relay information clearly, precisely, and effectively
What Are Some Reasons To Get Your RN at Hocking College?
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By making the decision to pursue a RN degree at Hocking College, students will become part of a program that has been approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
In addition to getting hands-on, real-world, and clinical experience, students who make a commitment to get an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from Hocking will graduate fully qualified to take the National Council of Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN) in Ohio.
Additional Benefits of the Programs
The following list represents some of the additional advantages of enrolling in Hocking College’s RN programs:
- Smaller class sizes will give students more one-on-one time with their instructors.
- Clinical experience by working in local hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, schools, clinics, and camps all located within a 75-mile radius of the college.
- Students will shape their own individualized academic success plans.
- Hocking offers a payment plan option to help students pay for their education in manageable installments.
- Students pursuing a PN certificate can receive their diploma in Nursing-Practical Nursing in only 3 semesters.
- Students pursing a RN degree can receive their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing in only 5 semesters.
This blog is part of a series in celebration of National Nurses Week which is held from May 6-12 every year.