Designed for: Students, School Nurses, Teachers and staff, Guidance/Career Counselors, and Collegiate Preparation Programs
High School Students Preparing for Entry into Nursing School
https://nursejournal.org/community/10-ways-high-school-students-can-prepare-for-a-nursing-career/
Resources for High School Guidance/Career Counselors
- Early preparation coursework:
- English 4 years
- Math 3 – 4 years (includes algebra & geometry)
- Science 2 – 4 years (includes biology, chemistry, physics)
- Social Studies 3 – 4 years
- Foreign Language 2 years
- See more at www.discovernursing.com/
- Encourage involvement in clubs (math, science, pre-nursing, health professions)
- Johnson and Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future
https://www.discovernursing.com/ - Pathways to become a Registered Nurse
- Get your Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – takes 2 years full-time at a community college
- Get your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) takes 4 years at a university/college public or private
- Go through an Accelerated Degree Nursing program. Eligible with a 4 year degree in another field of study –takes 1 year – 1 1/2 years.
- Get your Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – takes 2 years beyond BSN. Qualifies you as a nurse educator/leader/manager.
- Go through the Military via the ROTC program
https://www.discovernursing.com/
- Nebraska Schools of Nursing (Admissions)
- Nebraska Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- Financial Resources
Utilize College Preparation Programs
- Gear Up
- Upward Bound
- Free college planning education counseling & material-
https://educationquest.org - College Possible
Attend Career Days/Career Camps
- Connect with Nebraska Schools of Nursing to facilitate involvement
- Examples of programs:
- CHI HEALTH Healthcare Career Exploration Day Camp https://www.chihealth.com/HealthCareerExplorationCamp
- Latina and African American Summer Academy – College of St. Mary
- Youth Learning Center – Nebraska Medicine
- Area Health Education Centers (AHEC)
https://www.nebraskaahec.org/index.html - HOSA future health professionals student organization https://hosa.org/
Job Shadow Opportunities
Volunteering Opportunities
(Students must be prepared to sign confidentiality forms to protect patient’s information.)
- Hospitals
- Long-term Care/Assisted Living Facilities/Adult Day Services
- Community settings e.g., Red Cross, Salvation Army, VA, Open Door Mission
- Health Fairs
