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History
The registration of nurses by nursing councils or boards began in the early twentieth century. New Zealand registered the first nurse in 1901 with the establishment of the Nurses Registration Act. Nurses were required to complete three years of training and pass a state-administered examination. Registration ensured a degree of consistency in the education of new nurses, and the title was usually protected by law. After 1905 in California, for example, it became a misdemeanour to claim to be an RN without a certificate of registration.

Registration acts allowed authorities a degree of control over who was admitted to the profession. Requirements varied by location, but often included a stipulation that the applicant must be "of good moral character" and must not have mental or physical conditions that rendered them unable to practice.

Before the 1870s, most people were cared for at home by family members, because most people didn't respect nurses. The view on nursing began to change as more medical advances were made during the end of the 19th century and leading into the beginning of the 20th century.

As nursing became more of an international profession, with RNs travelling to find work or improved working conditions and wages, some countries began implementing standardized language tests (notably the International English Language Testing System).

When obtaining a nursing degree there are two major benefits that come with it, which are the personal benefits and the patient’s benefits. Some personal benefits are that nursing is a highly respected position. They are highly respected due to the amount of knowledge that they hold. In order for a nurse to be successful, they must use their knowledge as a resource to keep the departments functioning. Another advantage of becoming a nurse is that jobs are in high demand. One reason for this has to do with the generation of baby boomers beginning to retire therefore, more spots will be available. Other careers often have all their positions filled, but when it comes to nursing there are usually never enough nurses to fill all the positions. It is comfortable for a person to know that when it comes time to graduate there is a spot that will still need to be filled. Nursing also provides many different possibilities of employment. With a nursing degree, there are many positions that fall under this category. Being able to explore other options gives someone the chance to find the most suitable job for themselves. Not only do nurses receive the perks variety, but also with signing bonuses and shift preferences.

Now to begin with how patients will benefit from having a fuller nursing staff. When the preferred number of nurses is not met then this could potentially put someone’s life at risk. When a patient is provided with a fully equipped staff there is much less room for error as there are enough nurses to properly rotate through the patient’s rooms. As the number of nurses increases, the quality of life for the patients increases as well. Having a full staff can also help give the patient confidence that they are being properly cared for. It allows them to feel comfortable and safe. This is one less stressor that a patient will have to think while they are in the clinic.

United States
In the US, a registered nurse is a clinician who has completed at least an associate degree in nursing or a hospital-based diploma program. The RN has successfully completed the NCLEX-RN examination for initial licensure. Other requirements vary by state. More information about the NCLEX-RN examination and specific state nursing boards is provided by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Associate degrees in nursing frequently take three years to complete because of the increased volume of undergraduate coursework related to the profession of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees include more thorough coursework in leadership and community health. Some employers, especially hospitals, may require a bachelor's degree for entry level positions.

Specialty certification is available through organizations such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. After meeting the eligibility requirements and passing the appropriate specialty certification exam, the designation of Registered Nurse – Board Certified (RN-BC) credential is granted.

Registered Nurses can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, physician's offices, nursing homes, and home health care services. The median pay for a registered nurse in 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, was $68,450.00 per year with a bachelor's degree.

Nurses in the United States follow the Nurse Practice Act (NPA) which are laws that protect the public's health and welfare by outlining the safe practices of nursing. All states and territories in the U.S. have a nurse practice act. The rules and regulations may vary from state to state. It is important to know the current laws governing nursing practices in their state.

Requirements to get into a nursing school: High School diploma, required GPA for school of choice, admissions application, personal essay, personal interview, teacher recommendations, volunteer experience (preferably in healthcare), application fee, test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if applicable, minimum SAT scores or TEAS

Economics
As of 2011, there are 2.24 million registered nurses in China. In 2014, the United States had approximately 2,751,000 registered nurses and Canada had just over 250,000. In the US and Canada this works out to approximately eight nurses per 1,000 people. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nursing jobs are projected to grow by 15% between 2016 and 2026, which is much faster than the average overall rate. The growth rate in the United States is due to a number of reasons, including an increased interest in preventative care, an increase in chronic illnesses, and the demands of services required by the baby boom generation. The highest-paid registered nurses in the United States are in California. California cities often comprise the top five highest-paying metropolitan areas for registered nurses in the country. Most registered nurses start working with competitive salaries. The median annual salary for registered nurses was $69,500 per year as of May 2015, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.) The lowest 10 percent of RN's earned less than $46,360, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $101,360 for 2015.