Transcript Health Careers at Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center

Health Careers
Nursing
at
Al Pomerantz
Community Based Placement Coordinator
(585) 526-4658
NURSES
 PROVIDE
patient care
recording vital signs
administer medications
observe and examine
patients
 Perform Other Duties
follow physicians'
orders
Consulting With
Patients
Families
Communities
Types of Nurses
HCA - Home Care Aides
CNA - Certified Nurses' Aide
LPN - Licensed Practical
Nurse
RN - Registered Nurse
Demand for Nurses
Growing Faster Than All
Other Occupations
• The “Baby Boomers” Are Aging
- They Are Living Longer
+ Needing More
* Preventative and Long-term Care
* Nursing Homes
* Home Care Aides
Places of Opportunity
Hospitals
Nursing Homes
HMOs and PPOs
Physician Offices
Schools & Daycare
Specialty Providers
Home Care Services
Life Insurance Companies
Job Titles
and Descriptions
Home Health Aide
Help Elderly, Disabled, and Ill Persons
 Live in Their Own Homes
 Residential Care Facilities
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Nurses' Aide
Work Under the Direction of Nursing or Medical Staff
Provide to Care for Patients
Answering Patient's Call Bell
Serve and Collect Food Trays
Feed Patients
Make Beds
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
 Under the Direction of Doctors and Registered Nurses
Care for the
Sick
Injured
Convalescent
Disabled
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Registered Nurse (RN)
 Promote Health and Prevent Disease
 Help Patients Cope With Illness
 Health Educator
 Monitor & Record Progress in Patients
 Assist Physicians
 Administer Medications
 Assist in Convalescence and Rehabilitation.
Wages and Benefits
.
 Home Health Care $18,000 to $20,000
usually no benefits.
 Nursing Assistant $20,000 to $25,000
 LPN $25,000 to $40,000
 RN $40,000 to $50,000
flexible work schedules, childcare, educational benefits, and
bonuses.
If You Answer “Yes”
to Any of These;
+ Are You Compassionate?
+ Do You Like to Help People?
+ Have you enjoyed doing First Aid?
+ Do You Like Science, Biology and Physiology?
+ Would You Like Work with Medical Equipment?
You May Have What It Takes?
National Companies
www.cardinalhealthsystem.org
www.uhc.com
www.aetna.com
Love and Hate Tips
+ Lots of Training
+ Lots of Personal Dedication
+ Stamina, Patience, and an Empathy for the Sick and Elderly
+ Not for the Weak Stomached
+ The Sight of Blood
- Shouldn't Make You Feel Faint
High School Preparation
Classes
Volunteer Services
•Math
•Hospitals
•Science
•First Aid Squads
•Health
•Nursing Homes
•Biology
•Youth Organizations
•Health Careers BOCES
•New Visions BOCES
Note: If you have an IEP/504 Plan
visit http://www.jan.wvu.edu for
guidance in your career choice.
Work Based Learning Opportunities
through
Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES
• Eberhart Center - Canadaigua
• The Homestead - Penn Yan
• Ontario County Health Facility - Canandaigua
Post Secondary 1-2 year
Finger Lakes Community College - Department of Nursing
A.A.S. Nursing
www.flcc.edu/academics/nursing
Post Secondary 4 Year
Saint John Fisher College - Department of Nursing
Baccalaureate Degree Program for:
Students entering college from high school who
have selected nursing as a career
Area Employers
Certificates and 2 Year Degrees
4 Year Degree
• Visiting Nurse Service of the
Finger Lakes
• Via Health System
• Via Health System
• Ontario Health Facility
• The Homestead Nursing Home
• Health Works
• Clifton Springs Hospital
• Strong Health System
• Ontario Health Facility
• Health Works
For More Information Contact
 Your home school Counselor
 Ms. Goff Vocational Counselor
(585) 526-4561
 Ms. Keller Health Careers Instructor
(585) 526-4561
 Mr. Pomerantz Work Based Learning Coordinator
(585) 526-4658