Tell the World Project Nursing A Career Choice By Pamela
Salisbury Smith RN Professional Role Transition
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Power Point Presentation Presented to 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, and
12 th grade Spanish students School: Robert E Lee High School,
Staunton, VA 24401 Date: November 21, 2014 Teacher: Ms. Bautista, 4
th Block
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Purpose of Presentation Educate high students about the
profession of nursing Instill a desire to help others and the
community Develop leadership skills Inspire an interest to pursue
nursing as a career
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The Faces of Nursing
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The History of Nursing Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 Born in
Florence, Italy Founder of modern day nursing In 1844, decided to
work in a hospital Credited for improving knowledge and conditions
in public health nursing Served as a nurse in the Crimean War
1853-1856, improving conditions in the military
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What is Nursing? Nursing is the protection, promotion, and
optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and
injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and
treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of
individuals, families, communities, and populations.
http://www.nursingworld.org/EspeciallyForYou/What-is-Nursing
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What Nurses Do Perform physical exams and health histories
Provide health promotion, counseling and education Administer
medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized
interventions Interpret patient information and make critical
decisions about needed actions Coordinate care, in collaboration
with a wide array of healthcare professionals Direct and supervise
care delivered by other healthcare personnel like LPNs and nursing
aids Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient
outcomes
http://www.nursingworld.org/EspeciallyForYou/What-is-Nursing/Tools-You-
Need/RNsAPNs.html
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Why a Career in Nursing? To make the lives of others better To
give hope to others To improve and provide knowledge To prevent
disease To improve the human condition To experience teamwork with
multiple disciplines To gain self confidence To possess the ability
to make changes within your career To be self sufficient, by
earning a suitable income
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Where You Will Be Working Homeshome healthcare or private
nursing care Officesdoctor, clinic, healthcare facilities, etc.
Schools, Colleges, Universities Cruise Ships Hospitalsvariety of in
hospital nursing specialties Law Officesworking as a medical
advisor an attorney Factories, prisons, camps Laboratoriesresearch
The Classroom--teaching as professors in classrooms or online
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Where You Will Be Working Contd Cities, States, or Countries of
Your Choosing---travel nursing City, State, or Local
Governmentshealth departments, CDC, etc. Pharmaceutical
Companiesmarketing new products or drugs Telephone
Consultingtriaging The Military
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Video: Tip for High School Students Who Want to Be Nurses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV9Yt4b3
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Education Undergraduate Degree: Associate Degree in Nursing
(ADN): two year degree offered by community colleges Bachelors of
Science in Nursing (BS/BSN): four year degree offered at colleges
and universities Graduate Degree: Masters Degree (MSN): offers a
number of tracks to prepare educators, administrators, or Advanced
Practice Nurses Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): usually research
programs Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): focuses on clinical
practice or leadership
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NCLEX-RN: Licensure National Council Licensure Examination Must
be taken to become a registered nurse A guide for exam development
and candidate preparation Assesses knowledge, skills, and abilities
for the entry level nurse
https://www.ncsbn.org/2013_NCLEX_RN_Test_Plan.pdf
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Hours That Accommodate You Nursing is a 24 hour operation in
many places, offering a variety of working schedules for nurses 4,
8, or 12 hour shiftsmay be a combination of all, if desired
Part-time or full time shifts PRN nursingmay work as needed Many
allow trading of shifts between nurses Self scheduling offered by
manyallows for autonomy in choosing days
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Some of the Benefits Offered by Many Employers Competitive
Salaries Health Insurance Paid Vacations Stock Options Retirement
Free Preventative Vaccines, such as flu shots Short and Long Term
Disability for Illnesses Special Event Sales Continuing
Education
How to Get Started Now Maintain a good GPA while in high
schoolit will benefit you later If possible, begin classes related
to healthcare in your school now Volunteer or work at a hospital or
other healthcare related agency afterschool or during the summer
Talk with your parents, teachers, guidance counselors, nurses, or
other healthcare professionals, that can help you with making the
decision Read books about healthcare in your school library or
local library Possess a willingness to be an independent learner Be
positive and confident in your life Have a caring heart