Nursing is a discipline in the health care industry that has always experienced stable growth.
It's important for the aspiring nurse to know that nursing programs are generally fast-paced, and require students to have at least a G.E.D. and be able to pass an entrance examination.
Some careers in the nursing profession include:
• Medical Centers
• Hospitals
• Physician's Offices
• Nursing Homes
• Assisted Living Facilities
• Home Health Care
• Education
• Managed Care
• And many other exciting nursing fields!
Students in our nursing programs, depending on program level, develop skills such as monitoring and assessing vital signs (blood pressure, temperatures, respiration and pulse), patient positioning and transfers, communication, infection control, and IV therapy which will enable them in their practice of nursing upon graduation. The programs prepares students to take their state board examination.
Beyond the basic nursing skills, the opportunity exists for our students to develop management strategies and become leaders in the nursing profession. There aren't many dull moments in the day-in-a-life of those who practice in this profession. As with nursing, the health care industry can often be fast-paced, and generally requires individuals to have a lot of stamina.
Nursing programs often approach the profession as being both an art and a science. The reason for this is the profession deals with the many factors that can affect individuals as seen from a holistic point of view: people are holistic beings (bio-psycho-social-spiritual).
Everest nursing programs are designed to provide students with a solid education in didactic theory and the kind of hands-on training that can prepare them to hit the ground running on day one when it comes time to launch a career. Nursing programs at Everest are also career-focused and provide instruction in theory, concepts and principles of nursing.
Everest Board of Nursing approved programs are available across the United States for those interested in pursing a health care career. Everest Nursing programs include: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Vocational Nursing (VN) and Practical Nursing (PN).
Contact Everest today to learn more about how you can start a new and exciting career in the health care industry.
