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What Is A Nurse And What Do They Do?
Nurses use their knowledge, skill and insight to help people

  • MAINTAIN good health
  • RECOVER from illness or injury
  • LEARN to care for themselves or loved ones
  • ADAPT to loss or limitations
  • LIVE LIFE as fully as possible

    Nursing focuses on human responses to health concerns. Nurses provide services to help people maintain and improve their health.

    Through the Nursing Process, nurses help the "whole" person which includes physical, emotional, spiritual, and psychological needs.

    • ASSESSMENT
    • DIAGNOSIS
    • PLANNING
    • INTERVENTION
    • EVALUATION

    Where Do Nurses Work?
    Nurses Work At:
    • clinics
    • hospitals
    • schools
    • industry
    • nursing homes
    • homes
    • military bases

    Which Personal Skills Are Needed For A Nursing Career?
    It is important to like working with people of all ages. Nursing requires critical thinking and independent decision-making. Often the nurse is a case manager and helps patients to locate services. Nurses demonstrate:
    • intelligence
    • compassion
    • leadership
    • flexibility
    • the ability to stay calm in a crisis
    .

    What Type Of Training Is Required To Become A Nurse?
    Three types of programs prepare you for the nursing licensure examination to become a registered nurse(RN):

    1. University or College Program which takes 4 years and prepares you with a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a BSN
    2. Community College Program which takes two years and prepares you with an associate degree in nursing or a AND
    3. Hospital School of Nursing program which takes 3 years and provides you with a diploma in nursing
    .

    Which Colleges In North Carolina Offer A Nursing Degree?
    There are several University of North Carolina Campuses, including
    East Carolina University, which offer a BS Degree in Nursing.


    What Is The Expected Salary For A Nurse?
    A beginning new graduate can ear $25,500 to $27,500 a year. Salary increases occur with experience and practice location.


    What Should You Do Now To Prepare For A Nursing Career?
    Science and college preparatory classes will help. Volunteer work in a health care setting, observing nurses at work, will help prepare you for the type of skills and knowledge needed for nursing.


    Links to Internet sites that are favorites among nurses.
    We will have links to 2-3 favorite Internet Nursing Sites.


    Reference: The North Carolina Health Careers, 1994
    published by North Carolina Area Health Education Centers Program


    For More Information Concerning the Nursing Programs at East Carolina University Contact Carol Cox RN MS MPH.

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