An Orthopaedic Nurse takes care of people with musculoskeletal diseases and disorders like arthritis, fractures, broken bones, joint replacements, genetic malformations and osteoporosis. When musculoskeletal problems require surgery, Orthopaedic Nurses assist doctors with the operation and help them later with recovering their mobility and strength. Education is also an important aspect of an Orthopaedic Nurse's job, as they teach patients and families about musculoskeletal disease prevention, symptoms, and treatments.
Things You'll Do:
- Provide treatment plans to help patients
- Assists Orthopaedic doctors with operations
- Help patients recover mobility and strength
Your job characteristics:
- Multifaceted
- Structured
- Patient-facing
How You'll Get There
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Get YourNursing Diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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Pass YourNational Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
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You can start working as a Registered Nurse.
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Work as a Registered Nurse for two years.
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Pass YourOrthopaedic Nurse Certification exam
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Become aCertified Orthopaedic Nurse (ONC)
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Meet
Rosaread her story
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse, RN
As a very small child, I was always mesmerized by the nursing profession.
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What Else You
Can Expect- With a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), you could become a Nurse Practitioner working in Orthopaedic Nursing as patients’ primary care provider, or you could become a head Orthopaedic Nurse.
- You’ll work in a variety of settings, from outpatient to home care to emergency or surgical settings.
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