Q&A

Degree Requirements 

 Q: What is the difference between a 2 and 4 year RN?

A: A 2 year RN is still a nurse but with just an associates degree and a 4 year RN has a bachelors degree and generally gets paid more for more education. 

Q: What is the difference between a RN and LPN?

A: A RN is a nurse that's gotten an associates or bachelors degree in Nursing whereas a LPN is a 1 year program that allows them to do similar things to a nurse.

Q: What don't you need a degree to do in the Nursing field? 

A: A CNA or nurse assistant are two great stepping stones to get you started in the field and learn about what goes on in different areas as you go and assist others with their needs. 

Personality Requirments 

 Q: What makes a nurse so special? 

A: They have a lot of compassion to help people in poor health. They are willing to go above and beyond for their patients. They had dedicated their lives to helping people for 8 or 12 or 16 hours at a time multiple times a week while still having a life outside of their work. 

Q: How do healthcare workers deal with all they do while keeping a smile on their face?

A: They really do feel for their patients but keep strong and smile for them. Sometimes there are moments to cry with patients and other times to keep strong in front of them and it just takes some self awareness. 

Q: How do healthcare workers know what field works best for their personality?

A: If they really like little kids and are bubbly pedriatrics is for them. If they like more trauma and adrenaline the ER is for them. If they like older and slow paced work LTC might be for them. It all depends on what they like to do. 

Salary

 Q: How much do RN's make in North Dakota vs. in the United States?

A: In North Dakota RN's make $75,000 and in the U.S. they make $89, 010 on average 

Q: How much do LPN's make in North Dakota vs. in the United States?

A: In North Dakota  LPN's make $53,080 and in the U.S. they make  $55, 860 on average

Q: How much do Nursing Assistants make in North Dakota vs. in the United States?

A: In North Dakota NA/CNA's make $38, 200 and in the U.S. they make  $36, 220 on average

Sources:

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• Edx. "Nurse Salary." nursinglicensemap.com, 2U Inc, nursinglicensemap.com/resources/nurse-salary/. Accessed Nov. 2023.

• Mayer, Kirby P. "The Power of Human Connection: An ICU Recovery Clinic Perspective." APTA Magazine., vol. 13, no. 9, Oct. 2021, pp. 1-3. Academic Search Premier, research.ebsco.com/c/u7bjjp/viewer/pdf/dfprsmfwej. Accessed Oct. 2021.