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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
PatientsFamiliesCommunities
Types of Nurses
HCA - Home Care Aides
CNA - Certified Nurses' Aide
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
RN - Registered Nurse
• 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
Hospitals Nursing Homes
HMOs and PPOs Physician Offices Schools & Daycare
Specialty ProvidersHome Care Services
Life Insurance Companies
Places of Opportunity
Job Titles and Descriptions
Home Health Aide Help Elderly, Disabled, and Ill Persons
Live in Their Own Homes Residential Care Facilities
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
Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Under the Direction of Doctors and Registered Nurses
Care for theSickInjuredConvalescentDisabled
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.
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;
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?
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
•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.
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
• 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
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