What Does RNC Stand for in Nursing?

RNC stands for "Registered Nurse, Certified" in nursing terms and signifies that the individual has been legally certified in any medical specialty area at a national level. To become a RNC, one must hold a position as a Registered Nurse (RN) and have several years of experience in the health field. Pursuing a career as a RNC may lead to greater job flexibility and an increase in pay.

Qualifications

• Becoming a RNC requires an associates degree, a passing grade on the nursing exam for the designated state, and experience working as an RN for a minimum of two years. Generally, 2,000 hours of on-the-job training is needed for certification in a specialty area, such as neonatal nursing or psychiatric care.

Job Description

• RNCs are responsible for maintaining medical records, assessing health problems and developing care plans for patients. They may also prepare rooms, work with families and prepare patients for daily routines, examinations and treatments.

Work Conditions

• Most RNCs work in hospitals, health care facilities, patients' homes, community centers, schools or other locations that may need health care services. Nurses in these institutions may be required to work business days, weekends, nights and holidays. RNCs may also be on call and should be available to work on short notice.