Nursing @ IC

Nursing is defined as....

• care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings

• promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people

• Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research, participation in shaping health policy, and education are also key nursing roles

• All of the above

How many levels of nursing are there?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

Level #1 :: CNA. How much schooling is required?

• 2-3 week course

• 4-12 week course

• 1.5 years

• 2 years

Answer explanation

• CNA :: Certified Nurse's Assistant

• School: 4 - 12 week course with clinical hours

• CNA certification exam

• Earn state license

• average $15-18/hr

• Typical job duties:

  • -Assist patients with daily living

  • -Document intake and output

  • -Answer call lights

  • -Check vital signs

• Mainly work in hospital and nursing home setting

Level #2 :: This level is a 1 year program + passing the NCLEX exam

• CNA

• LPN

• RN

• DNP

Answer explanation

• LPN :: Licensed Practical Nurse

• 1 year program with clinical hours

• NCLEX-PN licensing exam

• Earn state license

• Average $22-30/hr

• Typical job duties:

  • -record patient history

  • -give medication prescribed by doc

  • -take vital signs

  • -basic wound care

  • -give injections and immunizations

• Mainly work in doctor’s office and nursing home setting

Level #3 :: 2-3 year program + must pass the NCLEX

• RN, ADN

• RN, BSN

• APRN

• DNP

Answer explanation

RN, ADN :: Registered Nurse - Associate's Degree in Nursing

• 2-3 year program with clinical hours

  • requires prerequisite coursework

• NCLEX-RN licensing exam

• Earn state license

• Average $26-45/hr

• Typical job duties:

  • -record detailed medical history and current health

  • -administer medication and treatment

  • -prep patients for exams

  • -wound care

  • -collect lab specimens

  • -create, implement, and evaluate patient care plans

  • -supervise CNA/LPN

  • -provided patient education

• Mainly work in hospital, doctor office, and nursing home settings

Level 4 :: RN, BSN. How long does this program take?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Answer explanation

RN, BSN :: Registered Nurse - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job duties are similar to an RN, ADN

Salary increase + more room for promotions

Priority in hospital settings

Level #5 :: What is the top level of nursing

• Upper Level Registered Nurse

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

• Specialized Chief Registered Nurse

• Certified High-Level Registered Nurse

Answer explanation

• *Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN)

  • 2-3 year with clinical hours

  • Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) - $104,107

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - $106,407

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP) - $120,680

  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - $195,610

  • Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) - $112,830

  • Professor of Nursing - $80,000

• *Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - 3-4 year with capstone DNP project

  • Chief Nursing Officer - $250,000

  • Nursing School Director/Advanced Practice Professor - $130,000

  • Nurse Researcher - $100,000

What percentage of the IC 2023 graudating class passed the NCLEX?

• 20%

• 55%

• 87%

• 100%

How many clinicals do you get to complete while at IC?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

Answer explanation

Sophomore year clinicals mainly take place in Jacksonville. Move into Springfield junior and senior year

• - Neonatal intensive care units

-Children's Miracle Network Hospital

- Level  I Trauma centers

• - Open Heart Surgery and Recovery

- Contemporary intensive care units

• - Robust population health experience

Nurses only work in hospitals

• True

• False

Answer explanation

• Hospitals (Floor, ER, ICU, Surgery, etc)

  • Administration (Clinical Education, Director, etc)

  • Rehab

    • Doctors Offices/Clinics

    • Long Term Care Facilities

      • Schools (Educator, School Nurse)

    • Travel Nurse

    • Flight Nurse

    • Home Health

    • Hospice

    • Government Facilities