UK nurses who have valid and current Nursing and Midwifery Council registrations may call themselves registered nurses. These highly qualified nurses help patients become healthier and inform people about ways to prevent injuries and diseases.
Although most nurses work in hospitals, many are employed by public health agencies, physicians' offices, schools and businesses. Some registered nurses even visit patients' homes. Shift work is common, and this job requires a lot of standing, walking, bending, and stretching. Such nurses must be careful not to injure their backs when moving patients.
The UK no longer provides second level nurse training, but nurses who have undergone this training may still legally work in their profession. Most newly registered nurses are first level nurses whose titles include RNC (specialising in child), RNLD (specialising in learning disabilities), RNA (specialising in adult), and RNMH (specialising in mental health)
By 2013, all new nurses in the UK must hold a university degree, but those who currently do not have a degree may study part time, and their employers often pay the tuition fees. Salaries for the post vary widely from just over £13,000 per annum for entry level positions to nearly £100,000 a year for senior positions.

• Decision making and problem solving
• Being flexible
• Work ethic
• Physical fitness
• Stress management
• Supervision
• Being professional
• Being level headed
• Being compassionate
• Communication and listening

Many Registered Nurses pursue an Associate (ASN) or Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN). Their training may last anywhere from two years to four years. People who are considering a profession in Nursing need to analyse their fitness. Nursing takes a toll on your entire body and you may have to stand for long periods and work long hours. Therefore having a high tolerance for these things and having stamina is important. Other skills required for a job as a Registered Nurse include: researching, consulting and teaching.