Care for patients day and night!
Nurses are the heart of healthcare! They spend more time with patients than anyone else - checking vitals, giving medicine, and making sure patients are comfortable.
While doctors might see you for a few minutes, nurses are there all day!
• Nurses are ranked #1 most trusted profession in surveys!
• There are over 4 million nurses in the US alone
• Florence Nightingale started modern nursing in the 1800s
Direct patient care: You get to help people face-to-face every day!
Many options: Work in hospitals, schools, offices, or even travel the world
Quick start: You can become a nurse faster than becoming a doctor (2-4 years)
Always in demand: There are always jobs for nurses!
RN (Registered Nurse): The main type - 2-4 years of school
NP (Nurse Practitioner): Can diagnose and prescribe medicine - more schooling
Pediatric Nurse: Works with kids
School Nurse: Takes care of students
Nurses work long shifts (12 hours!), sometimes at night, and it can be emotionally hard. But if you love caring for others, it's an amazing career with opportunities everywhere!
💭 Remember: This is just information for kids to learn about different jobs. Talk to a parent or school counselor to learn more about any career you're interested in!