Careers Nursing

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Careers Nursing

• Information Provided By
• Georgia Statewide Area Health Education Center
  (AHEC)
• http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index
• PowerPoint Presentation By
• Juliane Monko Dr. Frank Flanders
• CTAE Resource Network, June 2009
• Based On PowerPoint Ideas From
• Penny Howard, RN, Healthcare Science Instructor

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AHEC

• There are six centers in the Georgia AHEC
  Network, and each serves a multi-county region. 
• The AHEC mission is to meet the health needs of
  Georgia by improving the supply, distribution and
  quality of healthcare providers.
• AHECs offer enrichment programs, camps, learning
  tools, student counseling, volunteer and
  mentoring activity coordination, and access to
  other educational resources.
• Contact your regional AHEC for more information. 

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Objectives

• Students will be able to describe health careers
  in the field of Nursing.
• Students will be able to plan a healthcare career
  path in Nursing.

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Careers in Nursing

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nurse-Midwife
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Assistant
• Registered Nurse

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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice
  registered nurses who function in one of a number
  of nursing's areas of specialization.
• They may provide direct care to patients, teach
  in a variety of health care settings, and work as
  researchers, consultants, or nurse managers. 

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Clinical Nurse Specialist

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Community agencies
• Healthcare systems
• Hospitals
• Industry
• Nursing homes
• Private homes
• Private practice settings
• Public health departments
• Research centers
• School

• Average Starting Salary 68,619
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

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Clinical Nurse SpecialistAcademic Requirements

• In order to enter a clinical nurse specialist
  program one must be prepared as a registered
  nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  degree and hold a current nursing license.
  Programs last one to two years and lead to a
  Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).

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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse

• Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic
  bedside care and may also give injections and
  medications.
• They change dressings, evaluate patient needs,
  implement care plans, and supervise nursing
  assistants.
• In an office setting they make appointments and
  keep patient records.

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Licensed Practical Nurse

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Community health clinics
• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Mental health institutions
• Nursing homes
• Physicians' offices
• Private homes
• Public health departments
• Visiting nurse associations

• Average Starting Salary 27,914
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

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Licensed Practical NurseAcademic Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 
  Completion of an accredited practical nursing
  program usually takes between 12 and 18 months.

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Nurse Anesthetist
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Nurse Anesthetist

• Anesthesia is the use of drugs, gases, and nerve
  blocks to provide a partial or total loss of pain
  during surgery
• During surgery, nurse anesthetists administer
  anesthetic drugs, monitor the patient's vital
  signs and adjust the doses of anesthetics and
  other medications to assure optimal patient
  safety and comfort. 

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Nurse Anesthetist

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Dental offices
• Hospitals
• Military
• Outpatient surgical centers
• Pain clinics

• Average Starting Salary 116,147
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

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Nurse AnesthetistAcademic Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, a current nursing license,
  and a minimum of one year's experience as a
  registered nurse in an acute care area are
  required.
• Nurse anesthesia programs last from 24 to 36
  months, depending upon the institution and the
  type of degree offered.  All nurse anesthesia
  programs are at the graduate level.

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Nurse-Midwife
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Nurse-Midwife

• Nurse-midwives provide care for healthy women
  before, during, and after childbirth.
• They assist in labor and delivery, help in
  newborn care, and counsel mothers on infant
  growth and future pregnancies

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Nurse-Midwife

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Birthing centers
• Clinics
• Health maintenance organizations
• Hospitals
• Physicians' offices
• Public health departments

• Average Starting Salary 67,045
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

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Nurse-MidwifeAcademic Requirements

• A college preparatory diploma is recommended. A
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a current nursing
  license, and experience in a related field are
  usually required to enter a master's level
  program in nurse-midwifery. 
• Some schools offer bachelor's degree programs so
  that nurses with diplomas or associate degrees
  may gain the extra credits required to enter a
  master's program.  

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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Practitioner

• Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses
  who have advanced educational preparation that
  qualifies them to assess health conditions,
  identify and diagnose problems and develop plans
  to improve healthcare outcomes.
• NPs conduct health screenings and physical exams,
  prescribe tests and medications, and educate
  patients about their conditions and the need for
  preventive activities.

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Nurse Practitioner

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Average Starting Salary 66,446
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

• Academic institutions
• Clinics
• Community health centers
• Health maintenance organizations
• Home health agencies
• Hospitals
• Migrant health clinics
• Military
• Physicians' offices
• Public health departments
• Rural health clinics
• Schools

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Nurse PractitionerAcademic Requirements

• To enter a nurse practitioner program in Georgia,
  one must be a registered nurse and hold a current
  nursing license. 
• Programs last from one to two years and grant
  either a post MSN certificate or a master's
  degree.

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Nursing Assistant
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Nursing Assistant

• Working under the supervision of a registered
  nurse, licensed practical nurse, or physician,
  they answer patient call lights, serve meals, and
  check blood pressure, temperature, pulse and
  breathing.
• They have a great deal of patient contact and are
  important in developing patient relationships.
• They assist with medications, change linens, and
  teach family members to care for the patient
  during recovery. 

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Nursing Assistant

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Home health agencies
• Hospitals
• Mental health institutions
• Nursing homes
• Physicians' offices
• Private homes

• Average Starting Salary 18,408
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

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Nursing AssistantAcademic Requirements

• A high school diploma is usually required. 
  Training is available at many technical schools. 
  It may be offered by employers and usually
  consists of at least 90 hours of lectures,
  demonstrations, and supervised practice.

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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse

• Registered nurses (RNs) care for patients by
  providing both treatment and education.
• They interpret and respond to patient symptoms,
  reactions and progress. 
• RNs also teach patients and families about proper
  health care, assist in patient rehabilitation,
  and provide emotional and physical support to
  promote recovery and well-being. 

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Registered Nurse

• Work Environment

• Salary

• Colleges and universities
• Community health clinics
• Hospitals
• Industry
• Public health departments
• Mental health institutions
• Migrant centers
• Military
• Nursing homes
• Physicians offices 
• Prisons
• Private homes
• Public schools
• Rehabilitation centers

• Average Starting Salary 49,504
• Figures according to 2006 data. To see updated
  figures, visit the SOWEGA-AHEC website at
  
  http//www.sowega-ahec.org/index

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Registered NurseAcademic Requirements

• A college preparatory diploma is recommended.
  Students must complete an accredited nursing
  program, including any one of the following
• Associate Degree in Nursing (A.D.N.), Associate
  of Applied Science (A.A.S.),  or Associate of
  Science in Nursing (A.S.N.). Offered primarily by
  community colleges these are two-year programs.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.). Offered
  by colleges and universities, this is usually a
  four-year program.

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Registered NurseAcademic Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) or Masters
  in Nursing (M.N.). Offered by colleges and
  universities, a masters generally requires one
  or two years of additional training after
  obtaining a B.S.N.
• Doctor of Nursing (D.N.Sc., D.N.S., D.S.N.),
  Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.or Dr.N.P.) or
  Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Offered by
  universities, a doctorate requires numerous years
  of additional education and research experience.

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Summary

• There are a variety of careers available in
  Nursing. Educational requirements vary by career
  and career level. Students interested in these
  careers should use the information provided here
  as a basis for a career plan. The student should
  also research the career further to complete a
  career plan.
• Careers available in Nursing include
• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nurse-Midwife
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nursing Assistant
• Registered Nurse