Registered Nurse (R.N.)
Career Highlight Video
Teaching Points
Grades K-2: Community helpers--introduce careers in nursing and potentially being a nurse that helps people get better when they are sick.
Grades 3-5: Science, human anatomy, germs--talk about health care and nursing as a career that deals with the human body.
Grades 6-8: Career awareness--Discuss the nursing
shortage across the country. They make good money. Schooling can range from two years and up depending on the degree they want to obtain. Stress the importance of both patient nursing as well as advanced degrees to teach nursing.
Suggested Reading
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Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross (The Childhood of Famous Americans), Augusta Stevenson
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A Picture Book of Florence Nightingale (picture book biography), David A. Adler, John Wallner, and Alexandra Wallner
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Heart and Soul: The Story of Florence Nightingale . Gena K. Gorrell
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Cherry Ames Nursing Series, Helen Wells
Additional Career Links
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U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurse
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Florence Nightingale & Science Complete curriculum set for grades 1-3
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American Nurses Association
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Explore Health Careers Overview, academic requirements and resources.
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Explore Health Careers. Search for nurse and receive a list of nurse specialties such as pediatric, midwife, registered.