Job Opportunities for
Nurses
Private Duty Nursing
Direct patient contact
n Give individualized care and
identify physical, mental,
spiritual and socio-economic
needs of patient
n Responsibilities varies
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Occupational Health
Nursing
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Also known as industrial nursing
Practice in industry, commercial
or government agencies.
Generally works on a day shift
Does not always require direct
nursing care.
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Desirable prerequisites are
typing ability, knowledge of
office management procedures
and emergency room
experience.
Job includes first aide, assist in
physical exam, maintaining
records give health teachings.
Detect safety hazards which
may prove threat to the welfare
of the employees.
Community Health Nursing
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Nurses serves the citizens of a
geographically distinct area.
Requires independence and
collaboration with doctors and
barangay health workers.
In some cases it requires living
with the community.
School Health Nursing
Nurse provides health
services at all levels of
educational institutions.
n Prevention of disease
through health education.
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Hospital Nursing
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Available in wide range of
clinical settings such as:
Obstetrics
l Pediatrics
l Medical-Surgical
l Operating Room
l Coronary Care unit
l Emergency room
l Diagnostic areas
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Military Nursing
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Scope of positions covers the
same as Hospital Nursing.
Educational Opportunities are
available.
Possibility of being transferred
from one place to another.
Combat training
Independent Nurse
Practitioner
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Operates private offices to begin
independent practice.
Delivers primary health care.
Takes health history
ü Physical Exams
ü Gives nursing care for patients at
home.
ü Assist in prevention of illness.
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Academe
Determines the quality of
education delivered to the
students.
n Involves in the formation of
students in the processes of
transmission, formation and
transformation.
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Accountable for the holistic
development of students.
n Expected to grow
professionally.
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