Clinical Careers
Movement Experts
Physical Therapist
Provide care to patients during the prenatal, perinatal and postnatal period
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Two year associates degree or bachelors in respiratory therapy
BSN degree pathway options - name 2
3.5 and 4 year
Meaning of CNA and LNA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Provide basic patient care and assist with ADL's
Medication Experts
Pharmacist
Provide care to children in school based clinics from K through 12th grade
School-based nurse OR nurse practitioner
Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
Name one graduate nursing program
Masters of Science in Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Ph.D. in Nursing
Meaning of PCT
Patient Care Technicians - usually a broader scope of practice than CNAs or LNAs
Assesses nutritional needs and implements nutritional programs
Registered Dietician
Provide direct care to patients during surgery
Surgical nurse
4 years undergraduate, 4 years medical school, 3 + years residency
Physician - MD or DO
Name one way to succeed as a nursing student
Successful study habits (avoid distractions)
Stay organized with due dates
Seek out extra help, ex. peer tutors
Job experience in health care
Name one healthcare or nursing career that interests you
Your choice!
Community health promotion and disease prevention
Public Health Nurse
Provides care to patients in the ICU
Critical Care Nurse
Graduate with Bachelor of Science and pass the NCLEX licensure exam
BSN - Registered Nurse
Nursing Clubs
SNA - Student Nurses Association
NSWB - Nursing Students Without Borders
Name one benefit of a nursing career
A LOT of career options
Opportunities for growth
Job Stability
Fair pay and benefits
Gives you the chance to help people
Meaning of clinical careers
One that involves direct patient care
Teach and train future nurses and advanced practice nurses
Nursing Professor
Graduate with Master of Science in Nursing and pass the AANP or ANCC certification exam
Family Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
Name two hospitals that accept students for clinical placements
Local: Lowell General, Lawrence General, Tewksbury Hospital, Lahey Hospital
Boston: Mass General, Boston Children's, Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham & Women's Hospital
Name the most important healthcare career
All are equally needed