Nurse Managers help patients by managing the nurses who care for them. While these nurses are mainly responsible for recruitment and retention of the nursing staff and overseeing them, they also occasionally collaborate with doctors on patient care, and help assist patients and their families when needed. As a Nurse Manager, you’ll wear many hats, acting as a liaison between the healthcare facility, physician groups and the nursing staff.
Things You'll Do:
- Supervise and recruit nurses
- Collaborate with doctors
- Assist patients and their families
- Manage finances
- Oversee paperwork like medical records and disciplinary actions
Your job characteristics:
- Fast-paced
- Multifaceted
- Patient-facing
- Behind-the-scenes
- Managerial
How You'll Get There
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Get YourBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Take business classes, or consider a double major, or minor, in business.
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)
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Work as a Registered Nurse, getting experience in clinical management.
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Get YourMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Masters in Healthcare or Business Administration (MHA/MBA)
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Pass YourNurse management certification exam through the American Organization of Nurse Executives
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Become aCertified Nurse Manager
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How Much You
Can Makean average salary of
$51K - $73Kfind salary by stateWhat Else You
Can Expect- You’ll be qualified for positions like: patient care unit coordinators, nurse case managers, senior managers, nurse unit managers and assistant nurse managers.
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