DescriptionThe Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care.  The nursing process is the basis for care and includes assessment of biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational and discharges planning factors.  Planning and prescribing nursing interventions, implementing them and evaluating care rendered completes the nursing process.  The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient?s age and status; and interpret the app