Career project

Becoming a Nurse practitioner..

By: Cindy Leco

Long-range goal Become a successful Nurse Practitioner

(NP)

What is a nurse Practitioner? A nurse practitioner (NP) is a registered nurse (RN) who has completed advanced education and training. They provide healthcare services similar to a doctor and can work independently.

They Can: - order tests, develop treatment plans,

and write prescriptions

Midrange Goal

BECOME A REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

-In order to become an NP. I first have to become an RN. To be an RN I have to obtain an Associates degree or A bachelor Of Science in Nursing degree & Pass the Nclex exam.

Education requirementsNPs are registered nurses who have completed a :B.S.N. & master's in nursing degree Examples of required graduate courses:pharmacology, physical assessment, diagnosis, nurse practitioner skills, psychology and advanced nursingphysiology and pathophysiology. The admission requirements for educational programs includecompletion of on-the-job nursing experience

UIC university of Illinois in Chicago -College of nursing

-Scholarships-Student loan(mandatory)

High school

Courses: Chemistry, Biology, physics, Anatomy, & Algebra.

Volunteer work

SHORT TERM GOAL

Become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) by the end of high school

LIFE AS A NURSE PRACTITIONER….

I will….

Work in a hospital setting see many patients Attend conferences Teach many patients about disease

prevention Prescribing and administering

medications

Interview

-What do You like most about your job? I like being able to do what I love and being able to

help people-What personality traits are important for this job?

You have to be a people person and be really organized.

-What advice would you give a student who is interested in this career? Be prepared for what you’re getting into. College was a lot of work but its all worth it in the end

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