Some are required to record patients' medical histories, help perform diagnostic tests and read results, and operate and monitor medical equipment. Nurses can “specialize” in different areas such as pediatrics, neonatology and genetics. They can work in several environments such as schools, hospitals and doctor's offices. Their schedules can vary from 24-hour on-call to standard office hours. To become a registered nurse, you must have at least a college degree up to a doctorate. After completing your college education, you must then pass the NCLEX-RN to obtain your license to become a nurse. The 2012 nursing job outlook projected a 19 percent increase in this field, which is faster than the average for this field. The office expects 3,238,400 people to be employed as nurses in 2020. This helps me in my essay by giving me very useful information about the field of nursing. This explains why we need to keep this specialization in our university by showing us what is expected from the field in the coming years and what we need to make a career in this field. It also shows how to become one.