Health Careers Nursing at Al Pomerantz Community Based Placement Coordinator (585) 526-4658.

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Health Careers Nursing at Al Pomerantz Community Based Placement Coordinator (585) 526-4658

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Health CareersNursing

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Al Pomerantz Community Based Placement Coordinator(585) 526-4658

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NURSES

PROVIDE patient care recording vital signs administer medications observe and examine

patients

Perform Other Duties follow physicians'

orders Consulting With

PatientsFamiliesCommunities

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Types of Nurses

HCA - Home Care Aides

CNA - Certified Nurses' Aide

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

RN - Registered Nurse

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• The “Baby Boomers” Are Aging- They Are Living Longer

+ Needing More * Preventative and Long-term Care

* Nursing Homes * Home Care Aides

Demand for Nurses

Growing Faster Than All Other Occupations

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Hospitals Nursing Homes

HMOs and PPOs Physician Offices Schools & Daycare

Specialty ProvidersHome Care Services

Life Insurance Companies

Places of Opportunity

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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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Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d

Nurses' Aide Work Under the Direction of Nursing or Medical Staff

Provide to Care for PatientsAnswering Patient's Call BellServe and Collect Food TraysFeed PatientsMake Beds

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Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Under the Direction of Doctors and Registered Nurses

Care for theSickInjuredConvalescentDisabled

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Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d

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.

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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.

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If You Answer “Yes” to Any of These;

You May Have What It Takes?

+ 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?

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National Companies

www.cardinalhealthsystem.org

www.uhc.com

www.aetna.com

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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

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High School Preparation

Classes

•Math

•Science

•Health

•Biology

•Health Careers BOCES

•New Visions BOCES

Volunteer Services

•Hospitals

•First Aid Squads

•Nursing Homes

•Youth Organizations

Note: If you have an IEP/504 Plan visit http://www.jan.wvu.edu for guidance in your career choice.

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Work Based Learning Opportunities

through

Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES

• Eberhart Center - Canadaigua

• The Homestead - Penn Yan

• Ontario County Health Facility - Canandaigua

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Post Secondary 1-2 year

Finger Lakes Community College - Department of Nursing

A.A.S. Nursing

www.flcc.edu/academics/nursing

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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

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Area Employers

Certificates and 2 Year Degrees

• Visiting Nurse Service of the Finger Lakes

• Via Health System

• Ontario Health Facility

• The Homestead Nursing Home

• Health Works

4 Year Degree

• Via Health System

• Clifton Springs Hospital

• Strong Health System

• Ontario Health Facility

• Health Works

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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