2. Health Careers Nursing at Al Pomerantz Community Based Placement Coordinator (585) 526-4658

3. NURSES zPROVIDE ypatient care yrecording vital signs yadminister medications  observe and examine patients zPerform Other Duties yfollow physicians' orders yConsulting With xPatients xFamilies  Communities

4. Types of Nurses HCA - Home Care Aides CNA - Certified Nurses' Aide LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse RN - Registered Nurse

5. The “Baby Boomers” Are Aging - They Are Living Longer + Needing More * Preventative and Long-term Care * Nursing Homes * Home Care Aides Demand for Nurses Growing Faster Than All Other Occupations

6. Hospitals Nursing Homes HMOs and PPOs Physician Offices Schools & Daycare Specialty Providers Home Care Services Life Insurance Companies Places of Opportunity

7. Job Titles and Descriptions Home Health Aide yHelp Elderly, Disabled, and Ill Persons x Live in Their Own Homes x Residential Care Facilities

8. Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d Nurses' Aide yWork Under the Direction of Nursing or Medical Staff xProvide to Care for Patients xAnswering Patient's Call Bell xServe and Collect Food Trays xFeed Patients xMake Beds

9. Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) zUnder the Direction of Doctors and Registered Nurses yCare for the xSick xInjured xConvalescent xDisabled

10. Job Titles and Descriptions Cnt’d Registered Nurse (RN) zPromote Health and Prevent Disease zHelp Patients Cope With Illness zHealth Educator zMonitor & Record Progress in Patients zAssist Physicians zAdminister Medications zAssist in Convalescence and Rehabilitation.

11. Wages and Benefits. zHome Health Care $18,000 to $20,000 yusually no benefits. zNursing Assistant $20,000 to $25,000 zLPN $25,000 to $40,000 zRN $40,000 to $50,000 yflexible work schedules, childcare, educational benefits, and bonuses.

12. If You Answer “Yes” to Any of These; You May Have What It Takes? + Are You Compassionate? + Do You Like to Help People? + Have you enjoyed doing First Aid? + Do You Like Science, Biology and Physiology? + Would You Like Work with Medical Equipment?

13. National Companies www.cardinalhealthsystem.org www.uhc.com www.aetna.com

14. Love and Hate Tips + Lots of Training + Lots of Personal Dedication + Stamina, Patience, and an Empathy for the Sick and Elderly + Not for the Weak Stomached + The Sight of Blood - Shouldn't Make You Feel Faint

15. High School Preparation Classes Math Science Health Biology Health Careers BOCES New Visions BOCES Volunteer Services Hospitals First Aid Squads Nursing Homes Youth Organizations Note: If you have an IEP/504 Plan visit http://www.jan.wvu.edu for guidance in your career choice.

16. Work Based Learning Opportunities through Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Eberhart Center - Canadaigua The Homestead - Penn Yan Ontario County Health Facility - Canandaigua

17. Post Secondary 1-2 year Finger Lakes Community College - Department of Nursing A.A.S. Nursing www.flcc.edu/academics/nursing

18. Post Secondary 4 Year Saint John Fisher College - Department of Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Program for:  Students entering college from high school who have selected nursing as a career

19. Area Employers Certificates and 2 Year Degrees Visiting Nurse Service of the Finger Lakes Via Health System Ontario Health Facility The Homestead Nursing Home Health Works 4 Year Degree Via Health System Clifton Springs Hospital Strong Health System Ontario Health Facility Health Works

20. For More Information Contact zYour home school Counselor zMs. Goff Vocational Counselor y(585) 526-4561 zMs. Keller Health Careers Instructor y(585) 526-4561 zMr. Pomerantz Work Based Learning Coordinator  (585) 526-4658