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Health Professions Workshop

Nursing

UCSF Fresno

Office of Health Career Pathways

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    • Discussion
    • Review the PowerPoint
    • Q & A
    • Mock Lab

What are we doing today?

Agenda

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What have you experienced, seen on TV or other media about nurses?

What comes to mind when you hear the word nurse?

Discussion

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Nursing Definition: “Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.

Nurse Definition: “a Nurse is a trained and licensed healthcare professional who provides compassionate, patient-centered care. Nurses work together with other members of a medical team to take care of patients when they are healthy or sick. Nursing integrates the art and science of caring, focusing on health promotion, prevention, healing, and alleviation of suffering.”

What is Nursing?

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    • Fresno State offers:
      • Bachelor in Science (BS) in Nursing
      • Master of Science (MS) in Nursing
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice; all accredited by CCNE
    • Largest university in the Central San Joaquin Valley that offers an accerdited nursing program
    • Students gain hands-on learning and training at four of the largest hospitals in the region

Fresno State

Nursing Education in Fresno

    • Earn an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing)
    • LVN-RN Articulation
    • Fresno City College has the largest community college Associate Degree Nursing Program in California and the second largest program in the USA.
    • The 2022/2023 NCLEX passing rate of the program was 74.26%

Fresno City

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Complete the nursing licensure exam needed (NCLEX)

Complete additional training or education to become more specialized

Select the type of nursing field you would like to go into (entry level, mid-level, etc.)

Complete the training or degree needed (CNA, RN, BSN, etc.)

What Kind of Training/Schooling Do Nurses Need to Have?

Step 1:

Step 2:

Step 3:

Step 4:

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Different Levels of Nursing & Education/Training

    • Education
      • 4-12 week program
      • CNA certification exam
      • Earn a state license

CNA

Certificate Nursing Assistant

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

    • Education
      • 1-year program
      • NCLEX-PN licensing exam
      • Earn state license

RN

Registered Nurse

    • Education
      • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
        • 2-3 year program
        • NCLEX RN
      • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
        • 4-year program
        • NCLEX RN

Non-Clinical Specialist/APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

    • Education
      • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
        • 3-4 year post-graduate program
        • Requires capstone DNP project
          • DNP or PhD

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

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Career & Salary Opportunities

    • Salary
      • $30,290 per year
      • $14.56 per hour
    • Job Outlook:
      • 8% growth

CNA

Certificate Nursing Assistant

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse

    • Salary
      • $48,070 per year
      • $23.11 per hour
    • Job Outlook:
      • 9% growth

RN

Registered Nurse

    • Salary
      • $77,600 per year
      • $37.31 per hour
    • Job Outlook
      • 9% growth

Non-Clinical Specialist/APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

    • Salary
      • Nurse Administrator
        • $101,340
      • Nursing Informaticist
        • $79,720
      • Nurse Educator
        • $77,440
      • Nurse Researcher
        • $99,372

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Salary can vary widely depending on many important factors, including:

    • Specialty
    • Certifications and additional skills
    • Number of years you have spent in the profession
    • Location of practice

Where do Nurses work?

    • Clinics, hospitals, schools, homes, institutions (jails, military, etc.), skilled nursing facilities, etc.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q8tiQoq0tk

Day in the life of a Nurse

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Q & A

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    • https://www.who.int/health-topics/nursing#tab=tab_1
    • https://www.icn.ch/resources/nursing-definitions#:~:text=Nursing%20encompasses%20autonomous%20and%20collaborative,ill%2C%20disabled%20and%20dying%20people.
    • https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nurse
    • https://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2020/article/careers-for-nurses-opportunities-and-options.htm
    • https://nurse.org/education/nursing-hierarchy-guide/#:~:text=What%20Are%20the%20Levels%20of%20Nursing%3F%201%201.,%28APRN%29%20...%205%205.%20Non-Clinical%20Advanced%20Nursing%20Specialties

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