The registered nurse (RN) is a PROFICIENT nurse, "who understand a situation as a whole because they perceive its meaning in terms of long-term goals. The RN learns from experience what typical events to expect in a given situation and how plans need to be modified in response to these events. The RN can now recognize when the expected normal picture does not materialize; decision-making is less labored. The RN considers fewer options and hones in on an accurate region of the problem" (Benner) Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit q