Kompetensi Perawat di Indonesia

oleh : I.P Dewi

Standar kompetensi perawat merefleksikan atas kompetensi yang diharapkan dimiliki oleh individu yang akan bekerja di bidang pelayanan keperawatan. Menghadapi era globalisasi, standar tersebut

harus ekuivalen dengan standar - standar yang berlaku pada sektor industri kesehatan di negara lain serta dapat berlaku secara internasional. Standar kompetensi disusun dengan tujuan:

1)      Bagi lembaga pendidikan dan pelatihan keperawatan;

Memberikan informasi dan acuan pengembangan program dan kurikulum pendidikan keperawatan.

Memberikan informasi dan acuan pengembangan program dan kurikulum pelatihan keperawatan.

2)      Bagi dunia usaha/industri kesehatan dan pengguna, sebagai acuan dalam: - Penetapan uraian tugas bagi tenaga keperawatan.

Rekruitmen tenaga perawat.

Penilaian unjuk kerja

Pengembangan program pelatihan yang spesifik

3)      Bagi institusi penyelenggara pengujian dan sertifikasi perawat ;

       acuan dalam merumuskan paket-paket program sertifikasi sesuai dengan kualifikasi dan jenis.

Kompetensi perawat dikelompokkan menjadi 3 ranah utama yaitu;

1)        Praktik Professional, etis, legal dan peka budaya

(1)   Bertanggung gugat terhadap praktik profesional

(2)   Melaksanakan praktik keperawatan ( SECARA ETIS DAN PEKA BUDAYA)

(3)   Melaksanakan praktik secara legal

2)        Pemberian asuhan dan manajemen asuhan keperawatan.

(1)   Menerapkan prinsip-prinsip pokok dalam pemberian dan manajemen asuhan keperawatan

(2)   Melaksanakan upaya promosi kesehatan dalam pelayanan keperawatan

(3)   Melakukan pengkajian keperawatan

(4) Menyusun rencana keperawatan

(5)   Melaksanakan tindakan keperawatan sesuai rencana

(6)   Mengevaluasi asuhan tindakan keperawatan

(7)   Menggunakan komunikasi terapeutik dan hubungan interpersonal dalam pemberian pelayanan

(8)   Menciptakan dan mempertahankan lingkungan yang aman

(9)   Menggunakan hubungan interprofesional dalam pelayanan keperawatan/ pelayanan kesehatan

(10)    Menggunakan delegasi dan supervisi dalam pelayanan asuhan keperawatan

3)        Pengembangan professional

(1)   Melaksanakan peningkatan professional dalam praktik keperawatan

(2)   Melaksanakan peningkatan mutu pelayanan keperawatan dan asuhan keperawatan

(3)   Mengikuti pendidikan berkelanjutan sebagai wujud tanggung jawab profesi

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Nursing Jobs Outside Of Hospitals

Community Health Nursing-Community health nurses usually work for governments, such as towns, cities, or counties, but sometimes for non-profit agencies. Their job is to educate the public about being aware of and avoiding health risks, how to achieve a healthier lifestyle, including principles of good nutrition and the basics of physical fitness. They often focus on a particular segment of the population, such as children or the elderly, and the job often involves public speaking at schools, churches, community groups, etc.

Complementary Health Care Nursing-More and more people are turning to what’s called “alternative” or “complementary” health care. Traditional Western medicine is known as allopathic medicine, but there are other approaches to health care, and many nurses have embraced these approaches and use them for caring for and healing people. Chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, herbalism, nutrition, reflexology, and other means of treating disease have grown in popularity in the past decades. Many nurses practice these things themselves, or they work in clinics with alternative practitioners. Experts believe that complementary health care nursing will be one of the fastest growing and most popular nursing careers in the next few years.
Prison/Jail Nursing-It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but there are well over a million people incarcerated in America, and the number is continuing to grow all the time. And just like the rest of the population, they have health problems and concerns, and require medical care. It takes a special kind of nurse to work in a correctional facility, and you’ll probably want to talk to some nurses who’ve done it before beginning a prison nursing career.
Managed Care Nursing-With more and more people having health insurance, and with the costs of health care skyrocketing, HMO’s and insurance companies are hiring nurses to work directly for them. Managed care nurses serve both patients and their employers by helping the companies provide quality health care for more people by educating their clients about disease prevention and healthy lifestyles, and looking for different health care delivery options in order to keep costs down.
Nursing Educator-Someone has to teach people how to do nursing, and with the growing nurse shortage there’s an increasing demand for nurse educators. In fact, one of the main causes of the current nurse shortage is a lack of qualified nursing instructors. It’s an ideal way to combine your nursing occupation with a love of teaching. Becoming a nurse educator will require at least a master’s degree, and several years experience, but it’s certainly a worthy career goal for any nurse who’d loves their profession and wants to improve it and see it thrive.
Administrative Nursing-Nurse administrators are found in many places, not just hospitals. Large medical clinics often employ them, as well as nurse staffing companies and health care providers. If you’ve got a talent for managing people and enjoy working in an administrative position, and you’ve got good office and people skills, this is a good nursing career choice for you. You’ll need some experience, and many jobs will require a master’s.
Occupational Nursing-Occupational nurses work directly for private companies, such as large factories, or any other company with a few hundred or more employees. Businesses have found that having their own nurse on staff is very cost effective, and it’s a benefit that many employees really appreciate. Occupational nurses’ duties vary, and they include designing health, safety, and wellness programs, giving instructional lectures, and running an onsite clinic for employees for minor health issues.
Missionary/Goodwill Nursing-There are many organizations and agencies providing aid and relief to third world countries. Some are government agencies, others are private sector non profit groups, and many are religious in nature. Nursing opportunities with these groups are abundant. If you want to help people less fortunate than ourselves, and you’re open to spending a lot of time overseas, there’s no better way to do that than by putting your nursing skills to work.
Pain Management Nursing-One nursing occupation that’s growing rapidly is pain management nursing. There have been tremendous advances in the past few years in understanding pain, measuring its intensity and impact, and responding to it with appropriate doses of medication. Many pain management nurses work full time with cancer patients, in homes, hospices, and hospitals. This nursing specialty requires a master’s degree.
School Nursing-Most of us no doubt have memories of the school nurse when we were growing up. Today, more school nurses than ever are needed. One reason is that there are more school kids today than years ago, and another is that more kids with special needs are attending regular schools. A career as a school nurse doesn’t necessarily require a master’s degree, and school nurses may work for one particular school full time, or may rotate between various schools for an entire system. And it’s not just public schools; some private schools also employ full or part time nurses. If you love working with kids, a career as a school nurse is option for you.
Substance Abuse Nursing-Drug and alcohol addiction are unfortunately major problems in today’s society. Substance abuse nurses work with people who are struggling with these addictions. Many of them work in detox and rehab clinics; some work in private counseling. They help people to safely end their addiction, and then work with them to get to the root causes of their problem, and help them to overcome, and build a drug and alcohol free life. This nursing career can certainly be frustrating at times, due to the power these substances have over people, leading to many relapses, but for a nurse who wants to improve the quality of people’s lives, it’s an admirable career choice.
Certified Nurse Midwife-Once you’ve been certified as a registered nurse, should you choose to go back and get a master’s degree in nursing, one career option for you is the certified nurse midwife. In this position, you’ll be working with pregnant and expectant mothers, giving them and their babies pre-natal care, actually delivering the baby, caring for mother and infant immediately after birth, and general nursing duties. You’ll need to take courses approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives, and then pass a certification test.
Temp Nursing-More and more nurses are choosing not to work for a single facility, but to sign up with one of the many temporary nurse staffing agencies across the country. Many nurses find this an ideal way to build their career, as they get to pick and choose where and when they work. If they have a bad experience at a particular place, they can decline to go back there. They can choose not to work for several weeks at a time if they so desire. The flexibility that temp nurses have is one of the main reasons for working through agencies, and benefits are getting better all the time. Some agencies specialize in travel nursing, which means that you could work several weeks in Los Angeles, then New York City, then Hawaii, or wherever you choose. Your housing is paid for, and many times generous per diems are provided. It’s a great way to travel for single people in nursing. If you’re a nurse who wants variety and flexibility, then temp nursing is an excellent choice.
By no means are these all the options for nurses who want to work outside hospitals. The world of nursing careers beyond hospital walls is enormous and amazing in its variety-there are nurses who specialize in caring for diabetes patients in their homes, nurses who work full time with cancer patients in their homes, nurses who work for law firms, nurse who work for lawmakers in writing bills, nurses who work at camps for children, nurses who staff poison control centers. All branches of the military need professional nurses to care for our troops. Many nurses start their own business as a consultant to hospitals, businesses, insurance companies, etc. Some nurse write about nursing full time, including nursing textbooks. Some nurses even work full time for churches or church groups. There are hospice nurses, which are sort of a hybrid between home health care and hospital care. The world of nursing careers is wide open, and new job descriptions are being created all the time as nursing responds to a rapidly changing world. If you’re considering a nursing career, but thought all nursing jobs were the same, think again. And if you’re not sure which nursing career is right for you, there’s plenty to choose from, and you’re bound to find one that suits your skills and personality. So don’t hesitate to pursue a nursing career-there’s never been a better time, and nurses are needed now more than ever.

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Hospital Careers For Nursing

Nursing is not a one size fits all occupation , and hasn’t been for a long time. The world of nursing has come a long way since the days of Clara Barton and Florence Nightingale, and there are all sorts of career options and specializations available for modern day nurses. While many nurses still work in hospitals, many do not, and in or out of the hospital, there’s an amazing variety of nursing c

areers available. So don’t feel pigeonholed into thinking in terms of the old nursing stereotype. We’ll talk about some of the different jobs open to today’s nurses, both in hospitals, and outside hospitals.
Nursing Jobs In Hospitals:
Nurse Practitioner-This is another option for nurses with advanced training and experience. Nurse Practitioners perform many of the functions that physicians perform, including prescribing medication (in most states). Nurse practitioners work under the supervision of a medical doctor, but they are largely independent in their day to day activities. Because of the ever growing tendency of M.D.s to specialize, the number of general practitioners has been dropping precipitously in the past few decades. To fill the gap, state medical boards created the N. P. position. Nurse practitioners are for many people their “family doctor”. They handle common illnesses, and give health counseling and advice on avoiding sickness. A master’s degree is required for this nursing career, and N.P. programs usually require candidates to have several years nursing experience before acceptance.
Nurse Anesthesiologist-This is another career option for nurses that requires a master’s degree, and advanced training. The vast majority of anesthesia administered in American hospitals is administered by nurses. Anesthesiology is one of the most important medical breakthroughs in history-before it came along, surgery was a horrifyingly painful ordeal. But now people can be operated on without fear thanks to anesthesia, and the nurses who deliver most of it. This is also one of the highest paying nursing careers.
Cardiac Care Nursing-Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in America, and preventing and reversing it is one of the primary goals of modern medicine. Cardiac care nurses work with doctors who are treating victims of heart disease and other cardiac related ailments, by means of bypass surgery, angioplasty, pacemaker implants, etc. Most of the time their work is done in a hospital, but cardiac nurses can sometimes be found in specialty medical clinics, and some even visit patients at home.
Case Manager Nurse-Sometimes a patient, especially under long term care, will face a bewildering number of medical appointments, procedures, doctors, oncologists, surgeons, etc. Keeping track of them, as well as handling the interaction between the patient and the health care system is the job of the Nurse-Case Manager. Additionally, he or she not only makes sure the patient gets good health care, but also works to see to it that it’s done in a cost effective manner, saving the facility unnecessary expense. Nurse-Case Managers usually specialize in either a particular segment of the population, such as children or the elderly, or in certain medical specialties, such as AIDS, cancer, heart disease, etc.
Critical Care Nursing-You’re no doubt familiar with situations where someone has had a stroke, or been injured in a car accident, and news reports state that they’re listed in “critical condition”. Their situation is touch and go, they’re hanging between life and death. And critical care nurses are the ones who take care of them. This nursing specialty requires lots of compassion, empathy, split second decision making, intelligence, and good people skills. Not only are critical care nurses working to pull the patient back from the brink of death, but they’re also interacting and comforting the grieving and worried family members of the patients. It’s a tough job, but if you’re up to it, critical care nursing has some of the greatest emotional rewards of any nursing career.
Emergency Nursing-Nurses who work in emergency rooms deal with all kinds of situations that require immediate care, from appendicitis to car wrecks to gunshot wounds to strokes, etc. It takes a special kind of person to work in this environment-one who’s fast on their feet, can make split second decisions, isn’t easily shocked, etc. Life isn’t always exciting in the emergency room, but nurses who work there know that at any time they’re liable to encounter a life and death situation, and they have to be ready. Not everyone is cut out to work in emergency room setting, but many nurses would never work anywhere else.
Ob/Gyn Nursing-Obstetrics and gynecology nurses specialize in caring for women with regard to childbirth, pregnancy, and everything else related to the female reproductive system, from puberty all the way through menopause.
Hematology Nursing-Hematology has to do with diseases of the blood, such as sickle cell anemia and leukemia. This is a less common nursing specialty, but a very important one. If you’ve ever had a family member with hemophilia, you know just how important hematology nurses are. Much of their work involves educating patients and their family members on how to manage the disease, and cope with living with it.
Intravenous Nursing-Also known as infusion nursing, this is the nursing specialty that deals with delivering fluids, nutrients, and medications directly into the patient’s bloodstream. If you’ve heard the term “I. V. drip”, these are the nurses who administer the drips and other infusions. They also monitor the patients during delivery, and afterwards keep an eye on the opening of the skin to watch for infections.
Labor and Delivery Nursing-this is a popular career choice for nurses. It’s related to ob/gyn nursing, but focuses solely on pregnant mothers and their child immediately before, during, and immediately after labor and childbirth. Many L & D nurses wouldn’t trade jobs for anything as they can’t think of anything else that would give as much satisfaction as helping to bring new life into the world.
Medical Surgical Nursing-This specialty, commonly referred to as Med/Surg nursing, is the branch of nursing that most people have in mind when they think of a registered nurse. They help patients in hospitals and nursing homes and other facilities who are taking pharmaceutical drugs, and also care for them prior to and after surgery.
Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit-Nurses who specialize in this field, which is called NICU for short, take care of premature babies, and other babies who have serious problems immediately after being delivered. Some nurses say that while it can be an emotionally draining job, it can also be immensely satisfying.
Oncology Nursing-Oncology nurses work with cancer patients. This is a growing field, as the rates of cancer in this country continue to increase. Nurses who work in oncology administer chemotherapy, counsel patients, work with the doctors and surgeons to create and coordinate a cancer treatment plan, and educate patients on their disease and its treatment.
Perioperative Nursing-These are nurses who work in operating rooms, also known as OR nurses, although preoperative is rapidly becoming the preferred terminology. They assist surgeons directly and indirectly during surgery, prepare and maintain a safe and sterile operating environment, and monitor patients vital signs and progress during and immediately after surgery. Many periop nurses further specialize in a particular kind of surgery, such as heart surgery or neurosurgery.
Otorhinolaryngology Nursing-Also known as Head and Neck nursing, this is the branch of nursing that cares for patients with injuries and diseases affecting these areas of the body, such as accident victims, allergies, cancers of the head or neck, cleft palates, etc.
Pediatric Nursing-Pediatric nurses care for younger patients, from infancy until adulthood. Many of them also have further specializations, such as pediatric oncology, which is treating children with cancer, or pediatric hematology, since so many blood diseases strike people during childhood.
Perianesthesia Nursing-these are the nurses who assist anesthesiologists by preparing patients for anesthesia before surgery, and after surgery is completed, slowly bringing them back to wakefulness. Nurse Anesthesiologists actually administer the anesthesia; these nurses don’t actually handle the medication but help the patients during the process.
Perinatal Nursing-Nurses who specialize in pregnancy and childbirth issues, sometimes known as prenatal nursing. Pregnant women and their families face a lot of issues preparing for childbirth, especially in the case of a first child, and perinatal nurses help them get ready, telling them what to expect, giving them health tips, watching for symptoms, offering general health advice for both mother and fetus.
Psychiatric Nursing-Psych nurses work with patients facing issues of mental health, from eating disorders, depression, anxiety, addiction, physical and sexual abuse, personality disorders, etc. This branch of nursing can be highly stressful and isn’t for everybody, but like all other nursing specialties, has its own rewards that go along with the drawbacks.
Radiology Nursing-This is one of the more technically advanced nursing specialties. Radiology nurses work in the field of medical imaging, which includes sonograms, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, x-rays, etc. It’s also quite physically demanding-nurses who work in radiology are often on their feet all day, and there’s a lot of walking involved, in addition to sometimes having to wear heavy protective aprons made of lead.
Respiratory Nursing-Respiratory nurses, also known as pulmonary care nurses, work with patients who have lung problems or difficulty breathing. Their patients will have such conditions as lung cancer, emphysema, asthma, tuberculosis, etc. Many of them will also be breathing with the assistance of ventilators or oxygen machines. Respiratory nursing is primarily an in hospital nursing specialty, but many respiratory nurses will make home visits as part of their job.
Rehabilitation Nursing-Rehab nurses work with patients who’ve become temporarily or permanently disabled and unable to function normally due to injury or illness. Many of their patients are in wheelchairs or use other devices to assist them in getting around. It can be a physically demanding job, and requires a lot of compassion and patience.
Telemetry Nursing-Telemetry nurses work with heart patients in the cardiac units of hospitals, where the patients are hooked up to sophisticated instruments used to monitor various functions of the cardio pulmonary system, such as electrocardiogram machines. Not only must these nurses know how to care for patients, they must also be familiar with the various types of instruments and how to interpret the feedback they get from them.
Trauma Nursing-Trauma nurse usually work in emergency rooms, or with patients who’ve just come out of the emergency room. Whether it’s a heart attack victim, a person who almost drowned, someone who fell off a ladder, or a person who’s been in a severe car accident, trauma victims need intense care as soon as possible. They’re often in shock, or bleeding profusely, and are many times near death. Trauma nurses work with doctors and surgeons to treat their condition, and then stabilize them so they can hopefully make a full recovery. This can be an extremely stressful nursing career, more so than many others

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41471C Nurse Manager - ICU, Peds Cath Lab, PACU Holding unit (Charleston SC)

1471C Nurse Manager - ICU, Peds Cath Lab, PACU Holding unit

Compensation OPEN, DOE ---------- WILL RELOCATE

REQUIRED:
1. Bachelors degree in nursing or Masters in nursing.

2. 3 + years of management experience in ICU, Peds Cath Lab area, or PACU Holding unit

This is a new position. We need an RN with degree and 3 plus years in nursing management in one of the areas listed and interest in Charleston.

The Peds Cath Lab/Procedure Areas and Recovery Areas Nurse Manager will manage Peds Cath Lab and outpatient procedure areas, including GI procedures, patient requiring moderate sedation and minor procedures. Responsible for approximately 40 ftes. .

Large area medical center in great southern city. All Nurse Managers require a Bachelors degree in nursing or Masters, or an education plan to obtain a Masters. They also require at least 3 years of management experience, preferably directly related to the vacant position. This is not a Director level position, but will report to the Director or Service Line Administrator. Salaries are based on Education and years of experience.

Bill Stein
AddSum Company
419-255-0409
888-255-0409
AddSum_Company@Yahoo.com

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Nursing Jobs Help

Across the United States there is a need for thousands of nurses. However, you must carefully consider all of your options when going for the nursing job that is right for you.
When applying for your first nursing job be flexible and persistent in the hiring process. If you have your sights set on a specific nursing position within a hospital, you may have to take an altern

ative position and maneuver yourself into your dream nursing job. It may take a little networking to really find the job you love. If you are looking for a job in education as a nurse, you will have to have some work experience.

Always have some type of long term plan. Generally speaking nurses that end up in hospital management and supervisory positions have a career plan. The nursing job you are currently in or working towards, will allow you to meet the key contact people in your field and location. Always take inventory of your skill level and experience. If your skill level has improved and your compensation has not, consider going for the nursing job you have always wanted. Some nurses end up going from job to job without any long term goals. Don't fall into this trap.
If you have taken and passed the NCLEX exam and are in good standing with your state boards, you are a valuable resource. Always join your local professional associations to network with other skilled nurses. These individuals will be able to tell you about the local trends in the job market.
Stay connected with graduates of your nursing program and recent alums. Many of the best nursing job tips come from classmates who know the hospitals and facilities in your job target region.
Always exhibit a positive attitude even though a recruiter or hospital may not need your services at a given time. In the flow of business a nurse may quit that day, and a position may open up at any time. If you become rude or belligerent after receiving the bad news, remember that information travels.

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Nursing Job Outlook

How Much Will Nursing Occupations Grow?

From today to 2016, nursing employment is anticipated to grow a significant 23 percent. Replacing experienced nurses who leave, advancements in patient care and an increasing focus on preventati

ve care means nursing careers will continue to boom for the next decade. It is estimated there will be more than 587,000 new jobs in registered nursing alone.

Where Will Nurses Be Employed During The Next Decade?

Nurses will be employed in a variety of settings during the next 10 years. The most rapid growth will occur in physicians' offices, home health care services and outpatient care centers (excluding substance abuse and mental health). Growth will also occur in hospitals, employment services and nursing care facilities.

Why Is The Nursing Job Outlook In Physicians' Offices So Good?

Nursing employment will grow more rapidly in physician's offices than hospitals because more procedures are being performed on an outpatient basis. The growth of independent emergency centers means employment will grow in these areas.

Why Is The Nursing Outlook In Home Health Care So Good?

Hospitals are releasing patients sooner so there is also an increasing need for home health care from LPNs and RNs. There are more older people today with functional disabilities who prefer home health care. Technological advances make it possible to offer advanced treatment at home. Specially trained nurses will be required to accommodate these patients.

Where Else Will Nurses Be Employed In The Next 10 Years?

There is a demand for traveling nurses, also referred to as temporary workers. As the health care industry continues to grow and change, more nurses are needed. Medical facilities are often will to pay salary, benefits, housing fees and travel costs for traveling nurses to work for three to six months.

Which Hospital Departments Will Have The Greatest Need For Nurses?

Certain hospital departments typically need nurses on an ongoing basis. Bilingual nurses appreciate various opportunities working with patients in certain geographic regions. Because of demanding schedules and mandatory overtime, emergency and critical care departments have a high turnover. There are always jobs available for nurses with emergency training.

What Is The Nursing Job Outlook For LPNs Versus RNs?

RNs with a bachelor's degree are anticipated to have the best job prospects in the next decade. For RNs, the greatest competition will be seeking positions in outpatient care centers and physicians' offices because working hours are more predictable. Specialty nurses in advanced practices including midwifery, anesthetics and clinical will appreciate ongoing job opportunities in both rural and inner cities areas.

What Do Nurses Have To Say About Nursing Careers?

Consider the words of nurses yesterday and today when you decide on a career in nursing:
Florence Nightingale, one of the most famous nurses in history, stated, “Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter´s or sculptor´s work; for what is the having to do with dead canvas or dead marble, compared with having to do with the living body, the temple of God´s spirit? It is one of the FineArts: I had almost said, the finest of Fine Arts.”
Famous singer Naomi Judd was a nurse before she reached fame and fortune. Naomi says about nursing, “I learned more about myself by being an RN than anything else I've ever done.”
In the annual Gallup poll, nurses have lead the list of the most respected professions for 7 years in a row. For the salary and professional respect you desire in the future, pursue a career in nursing today.

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Careers In Nursing

There are two basic types of nurses. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) take care of sick, convalescent, disabled or injured people. Usually they work under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. Typically LPN training programs take one

to two years to complete. These programs are offered at junior colleges, community colleges, vocational and technical schools.
Registered nurses (RNs) educate and treat patients and the public, providing emotional support to the patient and their family. Registered establish a care plan or contribute to the existing care plan for patients. Educational courses to become a registered nurse take two to four years to complete. With 2.5 million jobs, registered nurses are currently the largest health care occupation.

LPN and LVN Careers

LPNs and LVNs are generalists, which means they work in all health care areas. They may be employed in hospitals (26 percent), nursing care facilities (26 percent), physicians' offices (12 percent), clinics, outpatient care facilities, residential care facilities, Federal state and local government agencies and home health care agencies. In all states, an LPN must pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exam to get licensed. In 2006, LPNs held a total of 749,000 jobs in health care. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports LPN employment is anticipated to grow 14 percent in the next decade. As of May, 2006, LPNs enjoyed a median yearly salary of $36,550.

RN Careers

Careers in nursing are even more plentiful for RNs. An RN can choose her position based on his or her unique personal qualifications. RN jobs can be hand-on with patients, administrative with staff or educational with the public. Approximately 59 percent of RN positions are in hospitals. An RN may complete a bachelor's degree course for four years, an associate degree course for two to three years or a diploma program at a local hospital for three years. RNs must pass a licensing exam called the NCLEX-RN to obtain a nursing license. Licenses must be periodically renewed and continuing education is often required. The median annual salary enjoyed by RNs as of May, 2006 was $57,280.

What The Professionals Say

Nursing and medical professionals state there are many careers in nursing available and the opportunities are limitless. According to Barbara R. Heller, PhD and dean of the University of Maryland School of Nursing, “There are so many opportunities and challenges now. Nursing can attract the best and the brightest. All nurses are going to play a significant role in the changing health care environment, especially in an atmosphere in which prevention and health promotion is stressed.”
Dr. Linda N. Pugh, director of professional education at Hopkins' School of Nursing, states, “Nursing is such a wide open career right now. There are so many possibilities that weren't available even 10 years ago.”

Choosing A Nursing Career Path

There are so many careers in nursing, it is essential to choose a particular career path. Do you prefer to work with patients or paperwork? Are you most comfortable in large or small settings? Are there particular aspects of nursing that interest you most? These are questions to ask yourself as you consider the following careers in nursing.

Specialty Nurses

Registered nurses may decide to specialize in a certain health care area.

• Acute care nurses take care of patients with serious illnesses and disabilities.
• Maternity and labor nurses, delivery and neonatal nurses, women's health nurses and nurse-midwives take care of women's concerns.
• Trauma and emergency nurses are specially trained to deal with emergency situations.
• Public health nurses educate the public about ways to take better care of their health.
• Pediatric nurses work with children.
• Dermatology nurses specialize in skin care.
• Holistic nurses treat body, mind and spirit with therapies such as acupuncture, aromatherapy and massage.
• Psychiatric-mental health nurses work with patients who have mood and personality disorders.
• Addictions nurses help patients in substance abuse programs.
• Orthopedic nurses take care of patients with skeletal and muscular problems.
• Home health care nurses provide at-home nursing care for patients.
• Transport nurses give medical care to patients transported by air to the closest medical facility.
• Oncology nurses provide cancer care.
• Radiology nurses give care to patients getting diagnostic radiation procedures such as ultrasounds.

This is just a sampling of the specialized careers in nursing available today. There are literally dozens of specialties to choose from. Basically speaking, nursing specialties fall into four categories. Nurses can work in a particular setting offering a certain type of treatment. Nurses can also specialize in specific health conditions. Some nurses decide to work with certain organs or body systems. Finally, nurses may decide to deal with a designated population such as children or elderly.

Administrative Nurses

Administrative nurses can be in charge of other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or a particular clinic, department or office. While some work may involves hands-on patient care, administrative nurses usually deal with policies, procedures and paperwork in an office-type setting. Registered nurses can pursue an M.S. or M.B.A. degree in nursing to qualify for top administrative positions.

Travel Nurses

Travel nurses do not work in one particular location. Rather, traveling nurses work at one of the understaffed hospitals in the country for three to six months then move on to the next assignment. Travel nurses are paid hourly wages, benefits and expenses for travel, rent and utilities.

Institutional Nurses

There are quite a few careers in nursing at institutions such as schools, colleges, camps, substance abuse treatment centers, correctional facilities, insurance company, shelters, state and municipal governments and in forensic and legal fields.
Today's careers in nursing are flexible and offer great growth opportunities. With more careers in nursing than ever before, it's a top career for a bright future.

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Maternity Nurses

A professional Maternity Nurse should possess the following:

Suitable experience/qualifications for her role - these are that she has some experience as a Nanny, at least 3 years (although most have around 5-9 years when they start), or some alternative experience such as being a midwife or paediatric Nurse with some additional experience working within family homes. There are always exceptions to the above and many mature women have other very useful professional experience, which is transferable to a Maternity Nurse setting.
Be suitably mature enough - to advise post-natal women on care of themselves and their newborn. This is a vitally important part of a Maternity Nurse's role and as such many Nannies are not considered mature enough until they are at least 25 or possibly even 30. (Again there are exceptions here, as we have trained a handful of younger Nannies aged 23-24 who are very mature with the right background experience who have become highly sought after Maternity Nurses).
Excellent communication skills - a professional Maternity Nurse needs to excel in this field. She needs to be a careful listener, who can take action before problems arise and ensure mum is well cared for without mum having to ask, as well as being a shoulder when either parent needs to talk. She also needs to have a warm, encouraging personality as many new parents feel vulnerable and lack confidence in their new roles.
Take responsibility for herself - she needs to be able to assert herself when discussing contracts and pay and not let herself be drawn into taking on more responsibility than she should. Finally an astute Maternity Nurse knows when it is time to leave parents alone and also when to sensitively make suggestions to parents on care of their baby without making parents feel uncomfortable in any way.
Behave professionally at all times - this includes many aspects of a Maternity Nurse's role such as: being discreet, respecting confidentiality, keeping a daily diary of baby’s feeding, sleeping etc throughout the day, always preparing contracts for every job, keeping to her word when agreeing to do a job, turning up on time for interviews, dressing appropriately on the job, keeping up to date with current best practice in post natal and newborn care.

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Nurse

What is this job like?

Nurses, also called registered nurses or RNs, take care of sick and injured people. They give people medicine. They treat wounds. And they give emotional support to patients and their families.

Nurses ask patients about their symptoms and keep detailed records. They watch for signs that people are sick. Then, nurses help doctors examine and treat patients.
Some nurses help to give tests to find out why people are sick. Some also do lab work to get test results.
Nurses also teach people how to take care of themselves and their families. Some nurses teach people about diet and exercise and how to follow doctors' instructions. Some nurses run clinics and immunization centers.
Nurses can focus on treating one type of patient, such as babies or children. They can also focus on one type of problem. Some focus on helping doctors during surgery, for example. Others work in emergency rooms or intensive care units.
Many nurses work in doctors' offices. They help with medical tests, give medicines, and dress wounds. Some also do lab and office work.
Home health nurses go to people's homes to help them. Flight nurses fly in helicopters to get to sick people in emergencies.
Some nurses have special training and can do more advanced work. Nurse practitioners can prescribe medicine. Nurse midwives can help women give birth.
Helping sick people and dealing with medical emergencies can be stressful. Nurses in hospitals often have to help many patients at once.
Many nurses spend a lot of time walking and standing. Nurses also need to be careful in order to stay safe. Nurses care for people who have diseases that they can catch too. And nurses can get hurt while helping to move patients. Nurses also need to guard against radiation from x-rays and chemicals in medicine.
Because patients need 24-hour care, hospital nurses often work nights, weekends, and holidays. Office nurses are more likely to work regular hours. Many nurses work part time.

How do you get ready?

Nurses must graduate from a nursing program. It takes about 2 years of college to finish an associate degree in nursing. It takes about 4 years to finish a bachelor's degree in nursing. And a nursing diploma program usually takes about 3 years.
Deciding what kind of training to get is important. Some career paths are open only to nurses who have a bachelor's degree.
Nursing education includes taking classes and hands-on learning with experienced nurses in hospitals and other places. This is called clinical training.
Nurses study anatomy, chemistry, nutrition, psychology, and nursing theory.
After graduating, nurses need to pass a test to get a nursing license. They have to take classes every few years to keep their skills current.
Nurses need to be caring and kind. They also need to be good at recognizing problems and remembering details.
Nurses need to work well with doctors and patients. Many nurses also supervise assistants and other workers.
Nurses can become head nurses or directors of nursing. Some nurses move into the business side of health care. Some get jobs in big health care firms planning, marketing, and making sure people get good care.
To get ready for this job, students can take biology and other science classes. They also can become good at reading and writing. Math skills are also important for adding doses of medicine and taking measurements.

How much does this job pay?

The middle half of all registered nurses earned between $43,370 and $63,360 in 2004. The lowest-paid 10 percent earned less than $37,300. The highest-paid 10 percent made more than $74,760.

How many jobs are there?

Registered nurses are in the largest health care occupation. They held about 2.4 million jobs in 2004. About 3 out of 5 worked in hospitals.

What about the future?

Very good job opportunities are expected for registered nurses. BLS expects jobs for registered nurses to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2014. Many new jobs will be available for people who want to be nurses.
New ways of helping people will let nurses treat more problems. And the number of older people, who need more health care, will grow very rapidly. They will need nurses to treat them when they get sick.
Hospitals will need nurses, but many new nurses will also work in home health, clinics, doctors' offices, and nursing homes.

Are there other jobs like this?

• Emergency medical technicians and paramedics
• Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
• Occupational therapists
• Physical therapists
• Physician assistants
• Respiratory therapists

Where can you find more information?

More information about registered nurses can be found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The Handbook also shows where to find out even more about this job.

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Keperawatan Merupakan Karir Internasional

Globalisasi berdampak pada profil pelayanan kesehatan. Perkembangan teknologi yang pesat, penggunaan sistem informasi yang komprehensif dan mobilisasi antar bangsa yang

cepat, meniadakan hambatan geografis dalam pelayanan kesehatan di seluruh dunia.
Di dalam komunitas atau disuatu lembaga kesehatan, peran utama perawat adalah memberikan asuhan keperawatan kepada pasien mulai dari kasus yang sederhana sampai yang kompleks. Mereka menggunakan perlatan elektronik yang canggih, mengelola pemeriksaan yang akan dilakukan kepada pasien dan mengaplikasikan keahlian manajerial di institusi tempat mereka bekerja dalam memberikan pelayanan kesehatan kepada pasien dan keluarganya.
Perawat bekerja di dalam berbagai macam pelayanan kesehatan, mulai dari rumah sakit, klinik, pelayanan kesehatan masyarakat, lembaga industri, lembaga pendidikan dan penelitian baik sektor dalam negeri maupun luar negeri. Tertarik untuk jadi perawat ? dapatkan informasinya disini www.findnursing.info

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RANCANGAN JENJANG KARIR PERAWAT DI INDONESIA

Di Amerika Serikat, Swansburg (1996) menyatakan bahwa jenjang karir dasar dapat ditambah atau dihilangkan oleh pimpinan organisasi, tergantung kepada kebutuhan dan kepentingan pekerjaan. Umumnya yang terdiri dari lima tingkat yaitu:

A. Clinical Practitioner Beginner (CPB) or staff nurse I

B. Clinical Advanced Practitioner (CAP) or staff nurse II

C. Clinical Practitioner Competent (CPC) or staff nurse III

D. Clinical Proficient (CP) or staff nurse IV

E. Clinical Expert (CE) or staff nurse V

Sehubungan dengan konsep Swansburg (1996) yang digunakan sebagai salah satu refrensi dalam makalah ini, tim penulis menyarankan bahwa posisi klinis sebaiknya dikembangkan kedalam ‘Model Jenjang Karir Dasar’ dengan beberapa modifikasi berdasarkan kondisi di Indonesia, terutama di tingkat kebupaten. Kebijakan tentang Desentralisasi sangat penting untuk dipertimbangkan, sebab kabupaten lebih bertanggung jawab untuk mengembangkannya termasuk meningkatkan kapasitasnya dan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan serta mengelola sumber daya manusia, khususnya tenaga Perawat dan Bidan.

Dewasa ini, diantisipasi adanya upaya Departemen Kesehatan dalam pengembangan jenjang karir untuk posisi/jabatan klinis bagi Perawat dan Bidan dimasa depan, disarankan di bawah ini ‘Model Jenjang Karir Klinis’ yang dapat mengadaptasi kondisi lapangan sekarang. Model ini diambil dengan modifikasi di lapangan dari Teori Swansburg, AC (1996).

Adapun Posisi/Jabatan Klinis tersebut adalah:

A. Praktisi Klinis Pemula (PKP) atau Staf Perawat/Bidan I

B. Praktisi Klinis Madya (PKM) atau Staf Perawat/Bidan II

C. Praktisi Klinis Senior (PKS) atau Staf Perawat/Bidan III (manajer kasus/ ketua tim dalam asuhan pasen);

D. Praktisi Klinis Kompeten (PKK) atau Staf Perawat/Bidan IV (Kepala Ruang/ manajer Instalasi);

E. Praktisi Klinis Ahli (PKA) atau Staf Perawat/Bidan VI (Supervisor klinis).

Dapatkan disini informasi karir perawat terlengkap.

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Hot Careers in Nursing

Nursing Career Information for the Non-Traditional NurseBy Jacqui Tom
Nursing career opportunities are greater and more varied than ever before, and the demand for qualified nurses has never been higher. As the health care field becomes increasingly complex and specialized, more and more nurses are finding steady, rewarding careers beyond the traditional hospital setting. If you have a desire to help others, a fascination with cutting-edge medicine or want to explore new places and meet new people, check out five of the hottest careers in nursing.

Travel Nursing Careers

From the pristine beaches of Honolulu to the picturesque coasts of Florida, there are thousands of places in the United States, and around the world, for you to pursue a career in nursing. Travel nursing lets you be in control of your nursing career. You choose the location, specialty and length of commitment for each nursing assignment. With a shortage of qualified nurses in hospitals and clinics across the country, you can find short-term work (typically eight weeks or as long as 26 weeks) in virtually any location and offering generous compensation, often ranging from $22 to $40 per hour. Many facilities also provide perks such as free housing, as well as sign-on and completion bonuses to nurses under contract.

Find a Nursing Program

Military Nursing Careers

Support our troops both at home and abroad as a military nurse. In addition to the honor of protecting our nation, choosing a career in the armed forces opens the door to a wide variety of educational, travel and career-enhancing benefits. In return for service in the military, you can receive financial assistance for completing nursing programs, generous financial bonuses, as well as low-cost housing, specialized training and world-wide travel opportunities. Do your part while advancing your nursing career.

Find an ROTC Scholarship Program

Forensic Nursing Careers

Advances in the growing field of forensic science have helped law enforcement agencies bring criminals to justice. From documenting injuries to collecting valuable DNA evidence, as a forensic nurse you will be working on the front lines of justice. You will counsel assault victims, conduct physical examinations and collect evidence. You will also play a direct part in taking criminals off the street by testifying against defendants at trial. As the importance of forensic evidence continues to grow, so will the career opportunities in this exciting new field.

Find a Forensic Nursing Program

Legal Nurse Consulting Careers

With some specialized training and your RN license, you could be making up to $100 to $150 per hour as a legal nurse consultant. Be a medical detective and use your nursing expertise to analyze complex medical records for your legal team. Apply your medical skills in the courtroom by testifying in court as an expert witness on a wide variety of medical malpractice, product liability and personal injury cases.

Find a Legal Nurse Consultant Program

Surgical Nursing Careers

As a surgical nurse, you will assist during delicate organ transplants, precision laser incisions and quadruple heart bypasses, to name a few. From preparing patients before surgery to assisting the surgeon in the operating room to charting progress in recovery, surgical nurses are there for patients every step of the way. With a mastery of clinical skills and ability to connect with people, as a surgical nurse you are an advocate for your patient during surgery. Monitoring vitals signs, alleviating discomfort and comforting anxious patients and their families are all a rewarding part of a career in surgical nursing.

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What You Should Know About Professional Nursing

The POWER to CHANGE lives!

Nurses are the largest single group of healthcare providers in the world. Over the Years, professional nurses have shed their handmaiden role to become caregivers on the frontlines of health care.
From surgery rooms to neonatal intensive care units to community health clinics, exciting and unlimited career opportunities are available for nurses:

• You can work in the emergency room of a large metropolitan hospital.
• You can help people in underdeveloped countries as a nurse in the Armed Forces or Peace Corps.
• You can deliver home health care to elderly or lower income families as a community health nurse.
• You can work in hospitals all over the world as a nurse employed by one of many traveling nurse agencies.

What Can You Do to Jump-start Your Professional Nursing Career?

Volunteering and community service will increase your self-esteem and teach you to appreciate the simple joys of life. It also gives you hands-on experience with the nursing profession and the healthcare industry.

Hospital Volunteer

Most hospitals have volunteer programs that enable participants to experience various areas of the hospital - from emergency room to intensive care to pediatrics to physical therapy.

Home Health Care

During the last decade, more sick people have been cared for in their own homes. Often, these "patients" need a visiting nurse or home health care service to provide for their advanced medical needs. Volunteers help with small tasks, like reading to a patient. This is a great way to experience the special relationships that form between patients and caregivers.

Extended Care Facility (ECF)

Formerly known as nursing homes, ECFs fulfill residents' basic needs and medical requirements. Since residents also need contact with the outside world, most ECFs provide a variety of extracurricular activities. From chair aerobics to singing to adopt-a-pet programs, volunteers are always needed.

What else can you do?

Look around your community. Do you see people who need help? Don't be afraid to get involved. Community service is an important part of your future success, no matter what career you choose.
Talk to as many nurses and health care professional as possible. Interview them for a school report or ask if you can observe them on-the-job for a day. There may even be mentoring programs already set up through your school.

You need COMPASSION to be a good nurse.

You need TECHNICAL SKILLS to be a good nurse.

You need an in-depth SCIENTIFIC and LIBERAL EDUCATION to be a good nurse.

You need a lot of HEART to be a GREAT nurse!
Learn about the history of nursing and the various facets of nursing.

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