Transcript Tell The World

Tell the World Project
Nursing
A Career Choice
By
Pamela Salisbury Smith RN
Professional Role Transition
Power Point Presentation
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Presented to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Spanish students
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School: Robert E Lee High School, Staunton, VA 24401
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Date: November 21, 2014
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Teacher: Ms. Bautista, 4th Block
Purpose of Presentation
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Educate high students about the profession of nursing
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Instill a desire to help others and the community
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Develop leadership skills
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Inspire an interest to pursue nursing as a career
The Faces of Nursing
The History of Nursing
Florence Nightingale
1820-1910
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Born in Florence, Italy
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Founder of modern day nursing
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In 1844, decided to work in a
hospital
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Credited for improving knowledge
and conditions in public health
nursing
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Served as a nurse in the Crimean
War 1853-1856, improving
conditions in the military
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
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-YouNeed/RNsAPNs.html
Why a Career in Nursing?
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To make the lives of others better
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To give hope to others
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To improve and provide knowledge
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To prevent disease
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To improve the human condition
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To experience teamwork with multiple disciplines
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To gain self confidence
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To possess the ability to make changes within your career
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To be self sufficient, by earning a suitable income
Where You Will Be Working
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Homes—home healthcare or private nursing care
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Offices—doctor, clinic, healthcare facilities, etc.
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Schools, Colleges, Universities
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Cruise Ships
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Hospitals—variety of in hospital nursing specialties
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Law Offices—working as a medical advisor an attorney
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Factories, prisons, camps
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Laboratories—research
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The Classroom--teaching as professors in classrooms or online
Where You Will Be Working Cont’d
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Cities, States, or Countries of Your Choosing---travel nursing
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City, State, or Local Governments—health departments, CDC, etc.
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Pharmaceutical Companies—marketing new products or drugs
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Telephone Consulting—triaging
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The Military
Video:
Tip for High School Students
Who Want to Be Nurses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV9Yt4b3
Education
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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
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Graduate Degree:
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Master’s Degree (MSN): offers a number of tracks to prepare educators,
administrators, or Advanced Practice Nurses
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): usually research programs
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP): focuses on clinical practice or leadership
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and universities
NCLEX-RN: Licensure
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National Council Licensure Examination
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Must be taken to become a registered nurse
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A guide for exam development and candidate preparation
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Assesses knowledge, skills, and abilities for the entry level nurse
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https://www.ncsbn.org/2013_NCLEX_RN_Test_Plan.pdf
Hours That Accommodate You
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Nursing is a 24 hour operation in many places, offering a variety
of working schedules for nurses
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4, 8, or 12 hour shifts—may be a combination of all, if desired
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Part-time or full time shifts
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PRN nursing—may work as needed
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Many allow trading of shifts between nurses
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Self scheduling offered by many—allows for autonomy in choosing
days
Some of the Benefits
Offered by Many Employers
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Competitive Salaries
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Health Insurance
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Paid Vacations
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Stock Options
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Retirement
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Free Preventative Vaccines, such as flu shots
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Short and Long Term Disability for Illnesses
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Special Event Sales
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Continuing Education
Nursing Salaries
http://scrubsmag.com/nurse-salaries-2014-what-cnas-lpns-nps-rns-and-more-aremaking-thisear/2/-y
How to Get Started Now
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Maintain a good GPA while in high school—it will benefit you later
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If possible, begin classes related to healthcare in your school now
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Volunteer or work at a hospital or other healthcare related agency afterschool
or during the summer
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Talk with your parents, teachers, guidance counselors, nurses, or other
healthcare professionals, that can help you with making the decision
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Read books about healthcare in your school library or local library
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Possess a willingness to be an independent learner
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Be positive and confident in your life
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Have a caring heart
Where Will You Work as A Nurse?
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