This presentation discusses nursing career options. It also examines nursing degree program and course offerings. Whether you're a RN looking to get your BSN or an LPN looking to become an RN, this presentation offers a glimpse into the training required to advance your nursing career.

1. The ABCs of a Career in Nursing UniversityDecisions.com From the UniversityDecisions.com Decisions Center Copyright © 2010 VERGO MARKETING, INC. All Rights Reserved

2. A. Careers in Nursing Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)Director of Nursing (DON)Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)Nurse Assistant (CNA)Nursing ManagerNursing SupervisorRegistered Medical Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) UniversityDecisions.com Copyright © 2010 VERGO MARKETING, INC. All Rights Reserved

3. Is Nursing Right For Me? If you are… A compassionate and patient person Interested in helping others An organized worker Comfortable with assigning tasks and becoming familiar with new situations and scenarios everyday Nursing may be right for you. UniversityDecisions.com Copyright © 2010 VERGO MARKETING, INC. All Rights Reserved

5. Chemistry

6. Psychology

7. Human Anatomy

8. Physiology

9. Human Development

10. Microbiology

11. Nursing Science

12. Pharmacology

13. Communication The classes you are required to take can vary from program to program so you will need to check out requirements for the school you’re interested in attending. UniversityDecisions.com Copyright © 2010 VERGO MARKETING, INC. All Rights Reserved

15. Great job opportunities and various nursing career choices

16. An average registered nurse earns between $43,370 and $63,360 a year…however it is possible to earn much more Nurse Practitioners, for example, earn on average $71,000 a year while Nurse Anesthetists earn on average $113,000 a year. UniversityDecisions.com Copyright © 2010 VERGO MARKETING, INC. All Rights Reserved

17. Schooling Options Online Degrees -100% Online Classes are taken via the internet Classes are usually shorter in length Online offers more flexibility Vocational School or Career College Attend classes on a specific campus Degrees are designed around specific trades Students are taught the skills needed to perform a particular job Traditional College or University Campus Attend classes on a specific campus Degrees awarded for traditional fields of study UniversityDecisions.com Copyright © 2010 VERGO MARKETING, INC. All Rights Reserved

18. Get Your Degree Now! UniversityDecisions.com Visit UniversityDecisions.com Review your degree program options Decided if you want to go to school online, on-campus or both Explore which college, university, career college or vocational school is right for you. Copyright © 2010 VERGO MARKETING, INC. All Rights Reserved