Nursing Careers

Overview of Objectives

What is a Nurse Advantage of Nursing Qualities Opportunities Role of Education How to Become a Nurse

NURSING VERSITILITY

Foundational Concepts/Applications Theory Policy Informatics Advanced Research Leadership/Organizational Managerial Communication Decision Making/Change

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Dream
What Interests You?
Working with others Working alone Reading Math Science Solving problems Helping others Feeling needed

Vision
Where do you see Yourself?
Helicopters Industries Wellness Centers Public Health Offices Home Health Care Agencies Military Hospitals Clinics/Offices Nursing Homes Hospice Schools Cruise Ships

Education
Entry level BSN enrollment in 1999 was down 4.6% according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts jobs for RNs will grow 23% by 2008 and that one-half of the RN workforce will reach retirement age by 2017.

At least 2 years for Associates degree. However, discipline is promoting Bachelors requiring 4 years.

Standards

Integrity Compassion Devoted Motivated Caring

Discipline
Interprofessional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes Member/Leader Communicates Collaborates Consults Manages Coordinates

Caring

Flexible Guides Changes Motivate Others Action-oriented Transformational Healthcare Reform

Disseminating Scientific Knowledge

Using the Nursing Process Assessment Diagnosis Outcome/Planning Implementation Evaluation

How I Spend My Day

Assessing patients in clinic Developing a plan Implementing orders Reassessing or evaluating Documenting Rounding in hospital Writing orders Researching information and data

Why I LOVE my Career

Variety Flexible hours Excellent pay Demand for profession Individuality Smile on My Patients face when I make a difference in their day!

Conclusion

Caring for Patients Advocate and Leadership Integrating Scientific Findings Improving Patient Outcomes Needed in Community Policymaking Fulfilling Contribution

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References
American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2011). About AACN. Retrieved June 16, 2011, from http://www.aacn.nche.edu/ContactUs/index.htm Nursing World (n.d.). The Nursing Process. Retrieved March 5, 2013, from, http://nursingworld.org/EspeciallyForYou/What-is-Nursing/Tools-YouNeed/Thenursingprocess.html