Description
Objectives
Nursing – A look at the various positions within the field
This workshop provides a look into the career path of nursing and looks at the various positions/titles one can hold in nursing. Students will explore nursing specialties and various degrees one can hold in nursing. Additionally, they will discover the positions in nursing that are highest in demand. There is an optional activity included that allows students to do a deeper dive into nursing careers where they can explore and share out the roles, responsibilities, and education required for each career.
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Gain a deeper understanding of the field of nursing
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Explore the various specialties within the field
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Understand the pay scale range and degrees needed for each position
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Learn about what career paths within nursing are in highest demand
Resources
Activity Options
Videos (included in the PPT):
- The Different Types of Nurses | Top Nursing Salaries ( 8 min)
- What Does a Registered Nurse Do? [2018] (2 minutes)
Websites:
- Nurse.org - Website that describes the different types of nurses as well as specialties. Include Education requirements, certifications, salary.
- Registerednursing.org - Website that describes the different types of nurses as well as specialties. Does have information on alternative nursing careers as well.
ACTIVITY ONE: Available in PPT
Considering becoming a nurse? Let’s do a deeper dive and provide our classmates with additional information. Working individually or in small groups:
- Using the Nursing Specialties slide (#7) or exploring your own field, create a presentation that does a deep dive into a nursing career (i.e. – NICU or PICU nurse, pediatric nurse practitioner, nursing home CNA, emergency room nurse, surgical nurse, etc.)
- Define and explain your chosen position. Where do they work, what are their job duties, who are they under/whom do they report to?
- What is the job opportunity projection? What is their salary?
- Add any additional information about your chosen career and provide interesting or little-known facts if available.
Be colorful and creative and have fun! Use good pictures to represent your field and create a few questions to ask throughout your presentation for class engagement.