Education requirements
ADN or BSN
Attributes
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll treat patients with a wide range of conditions, from allergies, sleep apnea and sinusitis to ear infections, laryngitis, tonsillitis, and broken bones of the nose.
What you’ll do
Assistance
You’ll help doctors and take care of patients before, during and after surgery.
Documentation
You’ll collect samples and keep a record of medical histories and symptoms.
Education
You’ll teach patients how to care for their condition at home.
Examination
You’ll assist and carry out examinations of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.
Treatment
You’ll administer medication and monitor vital signs.
Where you’ll work
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Allergy clinics
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Community clinics
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Hospitals
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Assisted living centers
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Otorhinolaryngology offices
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Plastic surgery practices
How to become an Otorhinolaryngology Nurse
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Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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Pass the NCLEX-RN.
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Work as a Registered Nurse.
Gain three years’ experience in Otorhinolaryngology.
04
Pass your Otorhinolaryngology Nursing Certification Exam through the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head/Neck Nurses
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You’re ready to work as an Otorhinolaryngology Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of an Otorhinolaryngology Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
Related Organizations
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