RN - Student Nurse Apprentice

The RN apprentice, followed by the RN performs the functions of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care for the assigned patients on a unit during a shift based on current academic level. The RN apprentice, followed by the RN is responsible for meeting the Standards of Practice, which includes managing all assigned personnel, supplies and equipment on the unit and for the collaboration with all members of the health care team. The RN apprentice is also responsible for following the standards set by the Alabama board of nursing for the apprenticeship program.