This document discusses trends and career opportunities in nursing. It begins by defining what a registered nurse (RN) is and explaining that RNs work in many settings like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, and more. It then lists some common nursing careers such as hospital nursing, public health nursing, nursing education, and advanced roles like nurse practitioners. The document also discusses future trends in nursing like increasing diversity, technological advances, globalization, standardized exams, license renewal, evidence-based practice, and more online education. It concludes by stating that rapid changes in healthcare are creating challenges but also opportunities for nursing.

1. Third year G.N.M. Students
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4. Careers in Nursing
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5. Session Objectives :
After completion of this topic ,learners will
be able to :
- describe the term RN
- list out career opportunities of nursing
- explain future trends/ nursing in future

6. Terminology :
Hospice unit :
A Hospice is a special hospital for people who are dying,
where their practical and emotional needs are dealt with as
well as their medical needs.
Diversity : a range of different things
Nanotechnology :
A science that deals with developing and producing
extremely small tools and machines by controlling the
arrangement of separate atoms

7. What is a Registered Nurse (RN)?
 RNs are professionals licensed by the
state in which they work.
 RNs function as active members of the
health care team.
 RNs provide and manage care for
individuals who are ill and their families.

8. What is an RN? continued…
 RNs also work with healthy individuals
and families to educate them about
wellness and disease prevention.
 RNs work with patients of all ages
promoting physical, mental and social
well-being.

9. Where do nurses work?
The possibilities are endless!!
 Hospitals
 Clinics/Offices
 Nursing Homes
 Hospice
 Schools
 Cruise Ships
 Military
 Helicopters
 Industries
 Wellness Centers
 Public Health Offices
 Home Health Care Agencies

10. Carrier opportunities for Nurses :
•Hospital/ institutional nursing
•Public health nsg /community health nsg
•Private duty / special duty nursing
•Nursing education
•Industrial/ occupational nursing
•Nursing education
•Independent nursing practice

11. Hospital /institution :
Hospital nurses is one who is working in an
institution with patients. The function of the
professional nurse in the hospital is usually
broader than any kind of nursing .various
position held in hospitals are staff nurse, part
time staff nurse,ward sister, assistant nursing
superintendent , deputy nursing
superintendent, nursing superintendent
&director of nursing etc.

12. Public health nursing /community
health nursing :
community health nursing is also a
part of the services offered by the
general hospitals in addition to the
primary health centers. This kind of
nursing ,usually deals with families
and communities.

13. Private duty nursing is not widely
practiced because of the very high
cost to the patient.
Private duty/special duty nursing :

14. Industrial/occupational nursing :
The factories act of 1948 made
it legally necessary to maintain
definite standards of health,
safety and general welfare for
factory workers.

15. Nursing education :
Nurses who are interested in nursing
education have a broad scope from
which to choose.
Various positions available are clinical
instructor, Tutor, Senior Tutor, Lecturer,
Principal,& Director etc.

16. Military nursing :
Military nursing was the earliest type of
organized nursing in India. Nurse working
in a military base have various functions
from direct care in bedside to
teaching,supervision and administration
depending up on qualification and rank.

17. independent nursing practice
The concept of independent nurse
practitioner is not much popular in India but
practiced in other countries where nurse play
an independent role in nursing practice
such as private practice, BP monitoring,
home service etc.

18. Advanced education adds options:
 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Provides care to
patients with complex illnesses or injuries
and often responsible for the continuing
education of staff nurses.
 Nurse Practitioner - Diagnoses and
treats a wide variety of patients.
 Research - Involved with research studies
to increase the knowledge base of the
nursing profession.

19. Advanced education continued…
 Nurse Midwives - Care for women
during pregnancy and deliver their
babies.
 Nursing Professor - Teaches nursing
students in nursing schools.
 Nurse Anesthetist - Provides anesthesia
to patients during surgical and non-
surgical procedures.

20. Career According to qualification :
For ANM:-
1. Works as a ANM at sub-centers & PHC,
UHC, Post partum unit.
2. With experience & training can be
promoted to lady health visitors.
3. For career development cando GNM .

21. For GNM:-
1. As a staff nurse/ sister grade III in the
hospital.
2. In various health programme.
3. Can go abroad after clearing certain
exams asper requirement of country.
4. She can do P.B.B.S.c(N) –2yrs
5. She can do diploma of 9 –12months of
public health administration.
6. She is promoted with her experience as
ANS/ DNS.

22. For B.Sc(N) & P.B.B.Sc(N):-
In Hospital :
As a staff nurse to give care to patients .she is promoted
as a A.N.S.,D.N.S & nursing
superintendent with experience.
Community :
As a public health nurse to prevent, maintain, treat &
rehabilitate the people as per their needs.
Participates in various health programme. She can
work industrial nurse, school health nurse etc.

23. • She can go abroad to work as anurse
• She can conduct research
• Work as clinical instructor in school
and colleges to teach nursing programme
• She can do master degree in nursing
• She can do certificate courses ofnursing

24. For M.Sc Nursing :
• Work as a lecturer, more experience can work as
different cadre.
• As a clinical nurse in hospital with sister grade III
• As a researcher she can conduct research in various
programme
• She can work as public health nurse, district health
nurse, directorate of nursing, state nursing council
registrar, INC president & vice president etc.
She can do further her M.Phil or Ph.D in nursing
She can act as a counselor according to
specialisation in M.Sc(N)

25. NURSING IN THE FUTURE /
TRENDS IN NURSING

26. 1. Changing demographics and
increasing diversity
• Increase in the diversity of the population which
affects the nature and the prevalence of illness
and disease, requiring changes in practice that
reflect and respect diverse values and beliefs.
• Disparities in morbidity, mortality, and access to
care among population sectors have increased,
even as socioeconomic and other factors have led
to increased violence and substance abuse.
• Ethnic and racial diversity of nursing institutes
creating a rich cultural environment for learning.

27. 2.The Technological Explosion :
• There is reduction in distance through speedy
communication. Advances in digital technology
have increased the applications of tele-health and
telemedicine mobiles, e-line, video conferences,
bringing together patient and provider without
physical proximity.
• Nanotechnology is a new form of clinical
diagnosis and treatment, which is capable of
detecting a wide range of diseases from very
minute specimens. There is computerization for
patient care management.

28. 3. Globalization of the world’s economy
and society :
Now there is potential for rapid disease
transmission & potential for dramatic
improvements in health due to knowledge
transfer between cultures and health care
systems.
Nursing science needs to address health care
issues, such as emerging and remerging
infections, that result from globalization.
Nursing education and research must
become more internationally focused to
disseminate information and benefit
from the multicultural experience.

29. 4. STANDARDIZED EXAMINATION
SYSTEM :
The system of examination varies from one state
to other state not only in india but also in other
countries. The high power committee has given
recommendation to INC to establish a national
examination system to have uniform pattern of
examination throughout the nations.
This system will help to have better control over
nursing practice and education throughout the
country.

30. 5. Renewal of license :
Renewal of license is one of the important trend
which is already practiced in our state.
At present renewal of registration is practiced in
some countries while others do not have compulsion
for renewal of license.

31. 6.continuing Nursing education
• It has become essential to keep up with
the changing needs of patient care.
• Nurses have to continuously update
themselves with new and innovative
approaches in patient care management.
• For this they should enable themselves
with workshops, seminars, short term
training programmes, attend conferences,
make use of library, subscribe and read
periodicals and books.
• Discussion on bedside and supportive
supervision helps to keep abreast with
newer techniques and information.

32. 7.Evidence based Practice /
Research :
• There has been a significant Advancement in
Nursing Science and Research.
• Most studies concern health behaviors, symptom.
• There is lack in focus on the scholarship and science
of nursing as top priorities.
• Doctorally prepared nursing professionals are not
being produced in large enough numbers to meet
the growing need.
• There is need for enhanced mentorship for new
researchers to strengthen skills and capacity to
conduct meaningful nursing research.

33. 10.Case management, disease management, and
tele health care expand:
There is a demand to manage the care from a
distance, being more people at home and in
remote areas with chronic diseases and
complicated treatment regimens, through the
use of telephones, television monitors, and
telecommunication.

34. •Nursing education go online
• Various courses of nursing education
will go online in future.
• Wellness centers, Holistic and Alternative
therapies
• There is a great focus on promoting health
and triggering the body’s natural healing
powers through holistic and alternative
therapies (e.g exercise, massage,
acupuncture etc.)

35. conclusion
• Rapid change in the nursing and health care delivery
environment has created an irresolvable dilemma
for the nursing services.These changes include a
major reconfiguration of the health care delivery
system, unprecedented technological advances, and
enormous changes in the expectations of the
• health care consumer. Enormous advances in the
use of technology have been incorporated into the
delivery of health care services.
• With acceptance of the World Wide Web, many health
care organizations implemented mechanisms for
using this technology to enhance access to health care
services
• and to provide more efficient care to those whose access
to the traditional system is limited by distance and other
factors.

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