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Because Your Nurse Said So! Elizabeth Flowers May 10, 2012 Senior Presentation

Because Your Nurse Said So! Elizabeth Flowers May 10, 2012 Senior Presentation

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Page 1: Because Your Nurse Said So! Elizabeth Flowers May 10, 2012 Senior Presentation

Because Your Nurse Said So!

Elizabeth FlowersMay 10, 2012Senior Presentation

Page 2: Because Your Nurse Said So! Elizabeth Flowers May 10, 2012 Senior Presentation

Introduction

“I wanted to be just like my mom!”

Neonatal Nurse

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History

17th and 18th Century

19th Century Florence Nightingale

1970

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Career

Average Work Day as a Neonatal Nurse Pros and Cons Salary

Benefits “No one will ever stop needing nurses”

Registered Nurse $54,035-$78,135

Nurse Practitioner $85,472-$119,638

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Job Shadow

Christian Heritage SchoolDecember 9, 2011

“Make sure it is really what you want to do”

–Mrs. Huneywell

Child Haven Learning CenterNovember 2, 2011

“Do not do it for the money, it has to be for the love of the

kids.” –LaWynna

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Community Service

Total Hours accumulated = 109“Making community service a

requirement for graduation teaches an important lesson to young people, that service to others is not an option but an obligation.” –NY Times

Requirements

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Walla Walla Community College Prerequisites AA Degree

Washington State University Finish Prerequisites

WSU School of Nursing in Spokane Two-three year course to graduate with a BSN

5th Year Plan

Housing/Expenses $700

Total Tuition $3,705

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Reflection

Valuable SkillsResearchWrite a Resume and Cover letterFirsthand job experienceCommunity Service

Eliminate Best Works

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Conclusion

Next Big StepA little advice

“Grasp every opportunity that comes your way, stand out, and do not be afraid to be different”

Thank You!!

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Thank You!!

Are There any Questions?