There are several nursing type careers that you can pursue without attaining a bachelor's degree and becoming a registered nurse (RN), including:
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): An LPN works under the supervision of an RN or physician and provides basic patient care, such as taking vital signs, administering medication, and assisting with daily living activities.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA): A CNA provides basic patient care, such as helping with bathing and grooming, feeding patients, and assisting with mobility.
- Medical Assistant (MA): A medical assistant performs both clinical and administrative duties in a medical office, such as taking patient histories, measuring vital signs, and scheduling appointments.
- Patient Care Technician (PCT): A PCT works under the supervision of an RN and provides basic patient care, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding patients, as well as performing certain medical procedures.
- Home Health Aide (HHA): An HHA provides basic medical care and assistance with daily living activities for patients who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from an illness or injury.
- Orderly: An orderly refers to a person who works in a hospital or medical facility, providing various types of support services, such as transporting patients to and from different areas of the hospital, and assisting with patient care activities.
