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Nurses Change Lives

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Nurses Change Lives

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    1. Nurses Change LivesNurses Change Lives

    5. Choose Your Entry Point The choice you make in a Nursing Education Program can mean the difference between a job with limited growth and a career that pays well and has lots of opportunities. Nurse Aide Licensed Practical Nurse (over 26,000 licensed in VA) Registered Nurse (over 65,000 licensed in VA) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

    6. What is An Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)? They are specialists in nursing who have a masters level education • Nurse Midwives • Nurse Practitioners • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists • Clinical Specialists

    7. Registered Nurse RNs are independent and collaborative practitioners that: Plan patient care Make decisions about treatment Diagnose responses to health and illness Ensure that people are responding to medications and treatments

    8. RN Education Associates Degree Community College 2 years Diploma Hospital based 2 or 3 years Baccalaureate University 4 years

    9. Licensed Practical Nurse LPNs have great skills, they: Work as a member of the healthcare team with RN’s and MD’s Are valuable contributors in the healthcare arena

    10. LPN Education High School and Community College Programs 12 to 18 months

    12. CNA Education Certified Nursing Assistants are educated in short-term programs of less than 6 months. Many are offered through long-term care facilities, hospitals, high schools and community colleges.

    13. Nurse Aide $13,100 – 20,000 LPN $21,770 – 35,000 RN $32,500 – 65,000 Nurse Practitioner $45,000 – 75,000 CNS $45,000 – 75,000 CRNA $65,000 – 120,000 VP Nursing $75,000 – 150,000 Nursing Pays! Higher salaries require more education! The more education you have the more job’s you’ll have to choose from.Higher salaries require more education! The more education you have the more job’s you’ll have to choose from.

    14. Recommended High School Classes Math - Algebra I and II, Geometry or higher level course Science - Biology and Physical Science Laboratory Courses English - All four units Social Studies - At least two units Foreign language

    17. Financial Assistance Many scholarships are available from colleges, hospitals, state and federal government programs Some scholarships are based on needs, achievement or an agreement to work for a facility Loans are available for nursing majors

    18. Learn More About Nursing in Virginia www.nurseschangelives.com

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