Nurses & Assistants
There are over 2.6 million registered nurses in the United States. According to the American Nurses Association, nurses are involved in the following 5 primary activities: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. In order to become a registered nurse or "RN," the candidate must graduate from an accredited four-year educational institution with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a two-year program with an Associate Degree in Nursing. After graduation the candidate must pass a national examination that is administered by the various states' Boards of Nursing. After successful completion the candidate is considered a registered nurse.
Unfortunately, there are too few nurses available to meet the current demand for nursing care. As a result, many otherwise preventable mistakes are occurring as nurses become overworked. Such dangers will continue to exist until hospitals and other healthcare institutions devote additional funds to increase nursing staff.
If you have been injured by an under trained or overworked nurse, it may be important for you to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit.
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