IS A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE FOR YOU?
“BRIDGE” is an all-inclusive special event connecting high school seniors with healthcare career opportunities and multiple schools under one roof for you to discover the exciting world of healthcare. Talk one-on-one with several of Eastern Kentucky’s best schools offering career paths to healthcare and discover a career plan that suits you.
ALL ARE WELCOME! FREE LUNCH PROVIDED.
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Participating Nursing Schools
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American National University
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Big Sandy Community and Technical College
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Galen College of Nursing
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University of Pikeville
The Elliott School of Nursing has been in operation since 1983 and since then has graduated more than 800 students who have gone on to nursing careers in a variety of settings.
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Nursing Testimonial – Kris Pilz, PMC Nurse and Galen College of Nursing Graduate
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Nursing Testimonial – Shane Hurt, ANU Nursing Graduate
A Registered Nurse, or RN, is one of the most widely recognized professions. RNs interact with patients on a daily basis, which is one of the reasons nursing has been ranked as the most trusted profession for more than 20 years. Nurses administer care, answer questions from the patient and his or her caregivers and communicate their concerns to the patient’s care team. RNs work as a team to aid patients in healing and communicate with their patients and their families about their care plan.
RNs can be licensed after graduating from an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program. Many nurses continue their education and obtain a master’s or doctoral degree to become an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN).
JOB DUTIES
- Administer medication, change wound dressings and address other patient medical needs
- Assess patients
- Observe and record patient behaviors
- Read and interpret patient information, making treatment decisions when appropriate
- Counsel and educate patients and their families on treatment plans and answer questions
- Consult with physicians and nursing supervisors to determine the best treatment plans for patients
EDUCATION/LICENSURE
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Current Kentucky RN license required
- Current BLS training required (can be obtained at PMC)
Licensed Practical Nurses, or LPNs, are essential members of the healthcare team and are responsible for monitoring patients and providing basic medical attention when necessary. LPNs help promote the comfort of patients by helping them bathe or dress as well as discuss their health care needs. LPNs provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
Many registered nurses begin their career as an LPN, which is a common way to begin advancement in the nursing field. Training to become an LPN typically takes about a year to complete.
JOB DUTIES
- Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician to meet patients’ health care needsProvide direct patient care and administer medication to patients.
- Record patients’ vital signs and medical history
- Communicate with patients and their families about treatment plans and medical needs
EDUCATION /LICENSURE
- Specialized vocational or technical training for LPN is required
- Current Kentucky LPN license is required
- Current BLS training required (can be obtained at PMC)
- High School diploma or equivalent is required
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