Registered nurses are the largest healthcare occupation. They work in hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in schools or outpatient clinics, or serve in the military. Home health and public health nurses travel to patients’ homes, schools, community centers, and other sites. Nurses generally work in well-lit, comfortable health care facilities. They need physical strength and stamina to lift or move patients and must be able to cope with human suffering and frequent emergencies. Registered Nurses may spend considerable time walking and standing.

The Associate of Art in Nursing Program at the Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing at North-West College provides the education and training needed to begin a career working in a variety of different medical and health care facilities, including:

Every nurse has the legal authority, responsibility and accountability to provide safe competent nursing care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, home health services, and nursing care facilities. Our faculty and career service team will assist you with interviewing skills, resume building, and preparation needed to land your first job as a registered nurse.