The ABCs of a Career in Nursing
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This presentation discusses nursing career options. It also examines nursing degree program and course offerings. Whether you're a RN looking to get your BSN or an LPN looking to become an RN, this presentation offers a glimpse into the training required to advance your nursing career.
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The ABCs of a Career in Nursing
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A. Careers in NursingCertified Medical Assistant (CMA)Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Director of Nursing (DON)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Nurse Assistant (CNA)Nursing ManagerNursing SupervisorRegistered Medical Assistant Registered Nurse (RN)
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Is Nursing Right For Me?
If you are…A compassionate and patient person
Interested in helping othersAn organized worker
Comfortable with assigning tasks and becoming familiar with new
situations and scenarios everyday
Nursing may be right for you.
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B. Nursing Degree Program Courses Basic Nutrition Chemistry Psychology Human Anatomy Physiology Human Development Microbiology Nursing Science Pharmacology Communication
The classes you are required to take can vary from program to
program so you will need to check out requirements for the
school you’re interested in attending.
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C. Benefits of Becoming a Nurse
There are numerous advantages of becoming a nurse including:
• A large demand for nurses nationwide• Great job opportunities and various nursing
career choices• An average registered nurse earns between
$43,370 and $63,360 a year…however it is possible to earn much more Nurse Practitioners, for example, earn on average $71,000 a year while Nurse Anesthetists earn on average $113,000 a year.
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Schooling OptionsOnline Degrees -100% Online
Classes are taken via the internetClasses are usually shorter in length
Online offers more flexibility
Vocational School or Career CollegeAttend classes on a specific campus
Degrees are designed around specific trades Students are taught the skills needed to
perform a particular job
Traditional College or University CampusAttend classes on a specific campus
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