NURSING CAREERS
Students completing the first semester of nursing are eligible for certification as a nursing assistant. El Camino College does not offer the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program; however, the Nursing Program does accept LVN transfer students and will credit LVN classes and experience toward advanced standing. To learn more about Nursing, take: Nursing 145: Introduction to Nursing (Prerequisite: English 1A with a minimum grade of C) Career success begins with:
What is Advanced Practice Nursing?After completing the AS Degree in Nursing, the graduate is encouraged to further his or her education to the BSN and MSN level. The following are examples of advanced practice nursing opportunities:
Will I be able to find a job?The current economic condition has affected employment prospects for many professions including nursing. Some recent ECC nursing graduates have had difficulty finding employment. Recent trends reveal that hospitals are treating fewer patients. Slightly more than half (53%) of Americans say their household cut back on health care due to cost concerns in the past twelve months. Families are delaying procedures and not seeking care. The decreased reimbursement/demand for service has led many hospitals to delay hiring, reduce use of temporary labor and conduct employee layoffs. However, long term trends indicate that despite the current economic recession, the nursing shortage is expected to intensify as the baby boomer population ages and the need for health care grows. Source: Buerhaus, P. “State of the State: Latest Projections of Nursing's Futureâ€. Live Web Conference: 1/28/2009 |
Registered nurses care for individuals, families and communities in a variety of health
care settings including acute care facilities and clinics. The Associate Degree Nursing
Program at El Camino College prepares the graduate to manage and provide nurse care
for people with multiple and varied health problems. Nurses must have a diversity
of skills since they are not only a providers of care but also managers, counselors,
liaisons, educators, and advocates for the client. Graduates of the program are prepared
to work in many specialty areas that include but are not limited to Medical-Surgical Units, Intensive
Care, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Oncology, Cardiology, Infection
Control, and Occupational Health.