Healthcare Career Preparation Judylyn Hobson RN 1 Objective 1.01

2 JOURNAL PROMPT Please write the quote in your journal and describe what the quote is saying to you: “Even if you are on the right path, you will get run over if you are not moving.”

Professional Portfolio You will develop your professional portfolio as the course progresses. (Start NOW and add to it thru out the school year) This is an important document that illustrates your accomplishments. 3

Professional Portfolio Professional way to highlight a person’s knowledge abilities skills And what sets you apart from others! Allows for presentation of your information in an organized manner Reflects an integration of classroom activities Allows you to be more then JUST a RESUME! 4

Professional Portfolio Components 1. Letter of introduction 2. Resume 3. Project 4. Writing sample (Any sample from any class) 5. Work-based learning 6. Oral presentation (Speech) 7. Service learning (Community service) 8. Credentials 9. Technology 10. Leadership 11. Other content (Personal accomplishments) 5

CAREER DECISION MAKING Abilities Abilities Interests Interests Values Values MOST IMPORANTLY HAPPINESS 6

CAREER DECISION MAKING Abilities Competence in an activity or occupation because of one’s skill, training, or other qualifications You abilities can be developed over time. Even after graduation and 10 years in to your career you abilities will continue to grow! You will NOT have all the abilities you need once you graduate! 7

CAREER DECISION MAKING Interests Something that concerns, involves, draws the attention of, or arouses the curiosity of a person If you are unsure of which career interest you there are volunteer options or job shadowing options to see if the career you are interested in is right for YOU! 8

CAREER DECISION MAKING Values Relative worth, merit, or importance. The ideals imparted by society and have an affective regard – either positive or negative 9

LEVELS OF EDUCATION Associate’s degree (2-3 years) Bachelor’s degree (4-5 years) Master’s degree (6-7 Years) Doctorate degree (8 years ++) How did you Answer that question in your journal? 10

LEVELS OF EDUCATION Associate’s degree Undergraduate degree Awarded at community colleges, junior colleges and some four-year colleges Course of study usually lasts two years Coastal Carolina community college offers an Associates Degree in Nursing, Dental Hygiene and Emergency Management 11

LEVELS OF EDUCATION Bachelor’s degree Undergraduate degree Course of study usually lasts four years 12

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMS FOR NURSING IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State University (Boone, NC) Appalachian State University Barton College (Wilson, NC) Barton College East Carolina University (Greenville, NC) East Carolina University Fayetteville State University (Fayetteville, NC) Fayetteville State University Gardner-Webb University (Boiling Springs, NC) Gardner-Webb University Lenoir-Rhyne University (Hickory, NC) Lenoir-Rhyne University Methodist University (Fayetteville, NC) Methodist University North Carolina Central University (Durham, NC) North Carolina Central University Pfeiffer University (Misenheimer, NC) Pfeiffer University Queens University of Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) Queens University of Charlotte South College (Asheville, NC) South College The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Chapel Hill, NC) The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Charlotte, NC) The University of North Carolina at Charlotte The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (Greensboro, NC) The University of North Carolina at Greensboro The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (Pembroke, NC) The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Western Carolina University (Cullowhee, NC) Western Carolina University Winston-Salem State University (Winston-Salem, NC) Winston-Salem State University 13

LEVELS OF EDUCATION Master’s degree One- or two-year post graduate degree Structure differs with the university Specialized 14

MASTER’S DEGREE Some Healthcare occupations that require Master’s degree include: Physician Assistants, Nurse practitioner's, and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists There are ONLY 5 Physicians assistant (PA) programs in North Carolina  Campbell University  Duke University Medical Center  East Carolina University  Elon University  Gardner Webb University 15

LEVELS OF EDUCATION Doctorate degree Highest level of study or research Usually takes one to two years to complete after Master’s degree Some require an additional four to six years. Qualifies the holder to practice a specific profession 16

DOCTORATE DEGREE 17 Here are some Medical Schools in North Carolina: Wake Forest University School of Medicine University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Duke University School of Medicine

THINK NOW Start thinking about what career you want and what school you would like to attend In your journal write down what occupation you think you would like to do and where you would like to go to school 18

LEVELS OF EDUCATION Review examples Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctorate degree 19

CREDENTIALING Certification Licensure Registration 20

CREDENTIALING Certification Meeting the requirements of education and/or performance of standards set by an organization The person holding a certification is certified. For example a Certified Nurses Assistant Certification may or may not require extensive schooling 21

CREDENTIALING Licensure Government agency authorizes individuals to work in a given occupation. Person must pass a state mandated Board Exam and maintain certain standards. The person holds a license. For Example a Registered Nurse holds a license and must pass a national exam to obtain it 22

CREDENTIALING Registration A regulatory body in a given health care area administers examinations and/or maintains a list of qualified personnel. The person is registered. 23

CREDENTIALING Review examples Certification Licensure Registration 24