What does a nurse do?

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At 40, I am currently considering a mid-career change and going into nursing. I'd like to be an RN for a few years and then an NP. I'm so confused, though. Can anyone point me to some resources that tell me what an RN does all day? I know there are all different kinds of nurses, but is it best to start out at the bedside?

Any advice or resources would be appreciated. Thanks!!

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At 40, I am currently considering a mid-career change and going into nursing. I'd like to be an RN for a few years and then an NP. I'm so confused, though. Can anyone point me to some resources that tell me what an RN does all day? I know there are all different kinds of nurses, but is it best to start out at the bedside?

Hello HopingtobeNP and welcome to Allnurses! :D

Any advice or resources would be appreciated. Thanks!!

This website is nice (imo): http://www.discovernursing.com/

and you can also browse the Nursing Specialities forums: https://allnurses.com/forums/f4/

there are some posts there about what nurses in different fields do. I hope this helps a bit to shed some light on nursing! :heartbeat

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