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VAB/EDR 2018
CAREER
a profession
for which one
trains and
which is
undertaken as
a permanent
calling
CAREER
Why Nursing?
It’s About Helping People
 The #1 reason to
become a nurse is
because you care
about people
 You have an
opportunity to make a
difference every day
 Be there for those
you love
Career Satisfaction for Nurses
If you find value in serving and
helping others, a career in nurse will
provide high satisfaction. It is also a
work environment that is non-
competitive, meaning other nurses
are your teammates and not trying to
compete with one another in the
workplace. In addition, this career
can make people feel a sense of
accomplishment and that their skills
are put to good use.
Career Satisfaction for Nurses

Nurses are also in constant

contact with others, so it goes
without saying if a person is
considering a career in nursing,
they may want to consider
whether they enjoy working with
people or not.
 How to
Become
a Nurse
 There are multiple ways to become a
nurse and the process is not as
complex as it might seem. If you’re
interested on how to become a
nurse (also known as a registered
nurse or RN (RN), you should know
that you have a choice of three main
nursing pathways to follow. Your
decision will depend on your
circumstances, including your existing
commitments, financial situation and
as well as your nursing career goals.
Here we’ll address the much-
asked question of how to
become a nurse with details
on nursing requirements, the
types of nursing qualifications
available, and the nursing
careers open to you after your
nursing school.
Licensing for Nurses:
How to become a registered
nurse is not just a question of
education, but also a question
of gaining a nurse license. Upon
completion of your nursing
degree, you will be eligible to
sit the Nurse Licencure
Examination.
Nurse Licensure Examination,
is the standardized exam
issued by the Professional
Regulation Commission and
offered across the Philippines.
Only if you successfully pass
this exam will you be able to
gain licensure and employment
as a registered nurse (RN).
Once you complete your nursing
degree and passed the
licensure examination, there
are endless amount of nursing
careers open to you, across a
range of diverse work
environments.
What can you do with a
nursing degree?

Before you try and answer

the question of “what can
you do with a nursing
degree?” you should first
ask yourself, “where do you
want to work?”
Do you
know a
nurse?
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 NURSES
Can Do Anything!
Choosing from the wide selection
of nursing careers will ultimately
depend on you.
• you should think about the
types of people you enjoy
working with (i.e. the elderly
or children),
• the type of environment you
thrive in (i.e. in a home or a
hospital),
• the shifts you want to work
(i.e. night shifts or normal-
hour shifts) and
• the career progression you
wish to see.
Nurses Can Do Anything!

 Nurses
care for
many
different
kinds of
patients
Nurses Can Do Anything!

Sometimes
very sick
patients
Nurses Can Do Anything!

And
sometimes,
just really
small
patients
Nurses Can Do Anything!

 Nurses can
work in all
types of
environments
Nurses Can Do Anything!

Places you know

like medical
offices...
Nurses Can Do Anything!

hospitals...
Nurses Can Do Anything!

And
schools...
Nurses Can Do Anything!

…And places
you maybe
didn’t know
about, like
helicopters
Nurses Can Do Anything!

…laboratories
Nurses Can Do Anything!

…cruise
ships
Nurses Can Do Anything!

…the
military
Nurses Can Do Anything!

…and jobs using

computers and
technology
Nurses Can Do Anything!

 Nurses
can work
anywhere
in the
world
The Pay is Great

 USsalaries for new

RNs are between
$40 - $67 per hour
(P2ooo-P36oo/hr.)
 Sign-onbonuses are
being advertised at
up to $10,000
(P540ooo) in some
areas
P3ooo-P36oo/hour
P6M – P7.5M/year
You’ll Meet Great People

 Nursing is a lot
of fun
 Nurses work
with others who
also want to
make a
difference in
the world
 Working 12 hour shifts you
work only three days a week!!
 Work while you
further your
education
 Have time to do
other things
Nursing Is Your Ticket to
Opportunities in...
 Emergency Rooms
 Pediatrics
 Operating Rooms
 Schools
 Military
 Community Clinics
 and MORE
Bonus Points…
 Educator
 Author
 Consultant
 Lawyer
 Physician
 Entrepreneur
 Directors
 The BOSS!
So, How Can I Get Started?
Do the best you
can in school (a
little math and
science won’t
hurt)
Start planning on
what to do after
graduation…
Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
Training Programs
Training Programs
NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A NURSE.

A career in nursing encompasses skills

that can only be found in certain types of
people. Whether you’re already a nurse,
training to become a nurse, or simply
considering nursing as a future career
option, it’s crucial that you cultivate the
specific life-skills and personality
characteristics to help you be the most
efficient and greatest nurse you can be.
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
1. Stress Management
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
1. Stress Management
Stress is an unavoidable part of any
medical career, especially nursing. While
some stressors can often be good
stress, frequent distress is part of the
job, to put it simply. There are various
reasons why nurses feel stress.
According to McVicar, these include:
workload, management style, emotion,
and professional conflict.
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
2. Communication Skills
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
2. Communication Skills
Proper and effective communication
skills are another essential to a
successful career in nursing. With
people’s lives in the hands of the
hospital staff, its no wonder
communication is key, and nurses are
the central hub. They interface
between all members of the healthcare
team, as well as advocate for the
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career

There are several means of improving

communication skills. Some of these include:
•- Responding to concerns in a timely manner
•- Ask questions
•- Make eye contact
•- Be personal with both patients and other
staff members
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
3. Patience
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
3. Patience
In high-stakes environments such
as hospitals and clinics, patience
can be difficult. Your job as a
nurse, however, is so important,
and losing patience can be
severely consequential.
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
Dealing with situations with calmness
and rationality will result in more
effective decision-making, even if it
takes a little more time. Also, taking
deep breaths and avoiding taking
stressful situations personally will
help you maintain that “tough skin”
that is required within your career.
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
4. Compassion and Selflessness
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
4. Compassion and Selflessness
These skills are self-explanatory.
Success in a nursing career
requires compassion for both the
patients and the task at hand.
Putting others first and being a
genuine caregiver are what make
the best nurses.
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
5. Problem Solving
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
5. Problem Solving
Troubleshooting is essential in
nursing success due to the nature
of the job. Every patient, employee
and employer will be different, and
will want different things from
you.
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
To become a well-rounded problem-
solver, consider: Knowing exactly
what is expected from you, do
proper research and see the “big
picture”, identify the resource,
including people around you that you
will need help from, accomplish the
situation and set a plan for success.
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
6. Endurance
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career
6. Endurance
There are two types of endurance
skills you need in your career as a
nurse: Physical and mental. Nursing
keeps you on your feet –literally.
Expect constant movement. Keep
your body in good physical shape to
have the energy and strength to
keep going for 8 or even 12 hour
 Skills for a Successful
Nursing Career

Mental endurance is needed

to help you remain focused,
determined and dedicated to
the care of the patients and
families who depend on you.