Nursing Careers

Class Description

Nursing Careers offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of nursing while studying the care of patients and the role nurses provide in a variety of healthcare systems. Focus is given to the various specialties within the field and studies include a basic understanding of the systems of the body, medical terminology, diseases, basic patient care, taking vital signs, charting, medical ethics and understanding patient privacy laws. Instruction is combined with a hands-on learning experience through instructor approved work-based learning placements at local hospitals, clinics and physician offices.

Requirements for Clinical/Work-based placements: Students must have current immunizations, flu shot, and a Quantiferon TB test (specific guidance and timeline for flu and TB will be provided upon enrollment in the course), which is required prior to internship placement. Additional immunizations may be required by employer partners (for example, COVID vaccination and booster). Clinical work-based learning placements require that students provide their own transportation. Uniforms Required. Students must be available for work-based learning placements between 1:30 and 4:30 pm daily.

NOTE: Spring orientation is required in order to be enrolled  in the program and must be attended by both the student and parent/guardian(s).