1. Nursing One Choice A Thousand Careers!
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2. What profession comes to mind when you think of:
helping others
travel & flexible schedules
unlimited opportunities
making friends
good pay

3. Pop Quiz: Do you know a nurse?

4. Can you guess which one of these people is a nurse?

5. They ALL are! Nurse Case Manager Nurse Anesthetist Nurse Researcher
Policy Maker
Nurse
Administrator
Nurse Educator

6. Nurses Can Do Anything! Deliver babies Teach health education
Transport critical patients by helicopter
Work in public health in underdeveloped countries
Make a difference in people’s lives

7. The profession of nursing has evolved…
Nursing celebrates diversity

8. Nurses today are:
Just Like You !

9. Nurses Are Both Male & Female
Nurses are all shapes and sizes
Nurses come from all racial/ethnic backgrounds

10. Nurses Do Just About Anything!

11. Nurses are Professionals
Nursing is a profession, not just a job
The variety of opportunities for nurses is endless
Nurses can work anywhere in the world.

12. Nurses Make Good Incomes
The average for California is about $23-30/hr for staff nurses
California salaries for new RNs are between $50,000 and $60,000 per year
Sign on bonuses are being advertised at up to $10,000 in some areas

13. Nurses Make A Difference
Nurses are the backbone of health care
Nurses relate to people of all backgrounds and cultures to promote health, prevent disease and save lives

14. Nurses Have Maximum Flexibility
Working 12 hour shifts you work only three days a week!!!
Work full-time, part-time or on a daily basis
Time to pursue other interests

15. Nurses Have Job Security
Nurses are in demand
Nurses earn good pay and benefits
Nurses get signing bonuses

16. Nurses Choose Their Work Environment
Hospitals
Community Clinics
Aircraft Carriers
Movie Sets
Emergency Rooms

17. Nurses Can See the World
Nurses can use their skills all over the world
For example, a nurse can see the world by working for the military, in the peace corps or on board a cruise ship

18. Nurses Work in Many Environments
Emergency Room
Research
Flight Nurse
Military
Air Force

19. Nurses Work in Many Environments
Medical Clinics
Business
Pharmacology
Advice/Tele-health

20. Nurses Work in Many Environments
Hospitals
Surgery
Nursery/Pediatrics

21. Nurses Make Life-Long Friends
Nursing is a lot of fun
Nurses work with others who want to make a difference in the world

22. Education Choices Several opportunities for nursing education
A.D.N. degrees take about 2 years to complete
B.S.N. degrees take about 4 years to complete
M.S.N./PhD degrees take a few more years after B.S.N. degree

23. How Can You Get Started?
Do the best you can in high school (a little math and science won’t hurt)
Start planning to go to college today. Consult a high school or college guidance counselor
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24. Don’t Let Money Stand in Your Way
Scholarships are available to assist in paying for nursing school
See your local school’s Financial Aid Counselor
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25. For more information about nursing log on to:
Here you will find nursing resources to assist you in your decision, view testimonials from real nursing students, get scholarship information and apply for a scholarship.

26. Other Resources...
Check out this video... Nursing…The Ultimate Adventure From the National Student Nurses Association
Occupational Outlook Handbook From the Federal Government