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Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.  \nSource: This information is based on O*NET™ data. O*NET is a trademark registered to the U.S.  \nDepartment of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.  \nDetailed Job Description  \nRegistered Nurses Registered nurses set up plans for patient care.  \nRegistered nurses (RNs) provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.  \nDuties  \nRegistered nurses typically do the following:  \n• Assess patients' conditions  \n• Record patients' medical histories and symptoms  \n• Observe patients and record the observations  \n• Administer patients' medicines and treatments  \n• Set up plans for patients' care or contribute information to existing plans  \n• Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals  \n• Operate and monitor medical equipment  \n• Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results  \n• Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries  \n• Explain what to do at home after treatment  \nMost registered nurses work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare specialists. Some registered nurses oversee licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and home health aides.  \nRegistered nurses' duties and titles often depend on where they work and the patients they work with. For example, an oncology nurse may work with cancer patients or a geriatric nurse may work with elderly patients. Some registered nurses combine one or more areas of practice. For example, a pediatric oncology nurse works with children and teens who have cancer.  \nMany possibilities for working with specific patient groups exist. The following list includes just a few examples:  \nAddiction nurses care for patients who need help to overcome addictions to alcohol, drugs, and other substances.  \nCardiovascular nurses care for patients with heart disease and people who have had heart surgery.  \nCritical care nurses work in intensive-care units in hospitals, providing care to patients with serious, complex, and acute illnesses and injuries that need very close monitoring and treatment.  \nGenetics nurses provide screening, counseling, and treatment for patients with genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis.  \nNeonatology nurses take care of newborn babies.  \nNephrology nurses care for patients who have kidney-related health issues stemming from diabetes, high blood pressure, substance abuse, or other causes.  \nPublic health nurses promote public health by educating people on warning signs and symptoms of disease or managing chronic health conditions. They may also run health screenings, immunization clinics, blood drives, or other community outreach programs.  \nRehabilitation nurses care for patients with temporary or permanent disabilities.  \nSome nurses do not work directly with patients, but they must still have an active registered nurse license. For example, they may work as nurse educators, healthcare consultants, public policy advisors, researchers, hospital administrators, salespeople for pharmaceutical and medical supply companies, or as medical writers and editors.  \nClinical nurse specialists (CNSs) are a type of advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). They provide direct patient care in one of many nursing specialties, such as psychiatric-mental health or pediatrics. CNSs also provide indirect care, by working with other nurses and various ","cbCaihq5G3EVHjHp","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihq5G3EVHjHp","pdf",2082662,51,"English","# Registered Nurses Louisiana\n## Summary of Job Duties\n## Detailed Job Description\n## Duties and Workplace Variations\n## Specialty Examples of Nursing Roles\n## Education, Experience, and Training (Job Zone)\n## Jobs Available and Monthly Job Count","[{\"question\":\"What are the main job duties of registered nurses in Louisiana?\",\"answer\":\"They assess patient conditions, develop and implement nursing care plans, administer nursing care, and maintain medical records. 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