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What Is a Registered General Nurse?
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You Will Learn.
- What is a RGN Nurse?
- What are the responsibilities of a Registered General Nurse?
- How to become a Registered General Nurse
- What is the average salary of a Registered General Nurse?
- Who employs a Registered General Nurse?
- What are the progression opportunities for a Registered General Nurse?
- What makes a good Registered General Nurse?
- Where are the latest RGN jobs and how to apply for them?
What Is a Registered General Nurse?
A Registered General Nurse (RGN), also known as Registered Adult Nurse, provides nursing and medical care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, GP surgeries and residential homes. Their goal is to ensure their patients and families get adequate care and support to facilitate a speedy recovery.
What Are the Responsibilities of a Registered General Nurse?
The term Registered Nurse means any nurse who has completed their training in any one of four specialisms: Child, Mental Health, Adult or Learning Difficulties. The type of work they do can vary depending on the specialism and setting.
The main responsibilities of a Registered General Nurse include:
- Administer medication to patients.
- Assist surgeons in operations when requested.
- Perform routine procedures including taking samples, pulses, temperatures and blood pressures.
- Maintain and create accurate patient records.
- Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
- Carry out detailed risk assessments.
- Adhere to all Nursing and Midwifery Council and Care Quality Commission guidelines.
- Monitor patients' progress.
- Educate patients and families with follow on care based on their care plan.
- Provide high quality nursing care.
- Supervise nursing assistants.
- Comply with all health and safety guidelines and procedures.
- Attend training courses and meetings when requested.
- Operate and monitor medical equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Qualifications Do Registered General Nurses Need?
To become a Registered General Nurse, you will need to have completed a nursing degree and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Once registered, you will also be given a Unique Personal Identification number (PIN) which is used as an identifier for the nurse or midwife.
Entry requirements may vary depending on the university, usually asking for a minimum of 5 GCSE’s C or above and 2 A levels or A level equivalent qualifications.
If you don’t have the qualifications required for a nursing degree at university, an access to nursing course can offer the equivalent of 3 A Levels and be completed within 9-12 months.
Nursing degree apprenticeships are also available.
What Is the Average Salary of a Registered General Nurse?
The average salary of a Registered General Nurse is between £24,000 and £40,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on several factors such as the location, level of experience, and the specific employer.
The salary of an RGN can also be affected by their specific area of practice, such as emergency nursing or critical care nursing.
Who Employs a Registered General Nurse?
Nurses who are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a General Nurse can work in a variety of private or public healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and schools. Other employers could even be companies with in-house clinics, military or other government institutions.
What are the progression opportunities for a Registered General Nurse?
With experience, training and gaining additional qualifications, a Registered General Nurse may progress to specialise in a specific area of nursing or move into a management role such as a Director of Nursing. They could also train to become a Midwife, Health Visitor, or District Nurse.
How to become a Registered General Nurse
To become a Registered General Nurse, you will need to have completed a nursing degree and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Entry requirements may vary depending on the university, usually asking for a minimum of 5 GCSE’s C or above and 2 A levels or A level equivalent qualifications.
If you don’t have the qualifications required for a nursing degree at university, an Access to Nursing course can offer the equivalent of 3 A Levels and be completed within 9-12 months.
Nursing degree apprenticeships are also available.
What makes a good Registered General Nurse?
Key skills of a Registered General Nurse include:
- Good observation skills.
- Caring and compassionate nature.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Stamina and resilience.
- Patient and empathetic nature.
- Problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Active listener.
- Knowledge of all the most up to date clinical practices.
- Passionate about delivering high quality care.
- Non judgemental manner.
- Counselling and coaching skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads.
- Flexible and adaptable.
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