1	NURSING Career Opportunities
2	What do NURSES do? Take care of patients in hospitals…. Deliver Babies Critical Care Units Operating Rooms Emergency Departments Pediatrics Geriatrics Mental Health
3	NURSES do even more! Work OUTSIDE the hospital: Public Health Home Health/Hospice Rural Medicine Peace Corps School Nurse Flight Nurse (air evac) Teaching Military Cruise Ships
4	Nursing is for both MALE and FEMALE Come from all racial/ethnic backgrounds They relate to people of all backgrounds and cultures to promote health, prevent disease and save lives.
5	Flexible Work Schedules Work….. Full-time or Part-time Daily as special duty 12 hr. shift = 3 days/week
6	NURSES have job security …….are in GREAT demand …….earn good pay and benefits …….”signing” bonuses
7	Educational Choices Community College….. Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) 2 years AFTER prerequisite science classes and General Ed requirements.
8	"University or College" University or College Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) Approximately 4 years to complete Masters Degree in Nursing (MSN) A “few” more years after a BSN
9	HOW and WHERE do you get started? Good grades in High School Take math and sciences courses Consult your counselor Start planning on going to college Log on to: www.chooseNursing.com for more information
10	MONEY? Scholarships are available to assist in paying for nursing school. See your school’s Financial Aid Counselor. Log on to www.chooseNursing.com for scholarship and nursing education information.