Highly Skilled Nurses Wanted in Toledo Ohio
Nurses are the heart and soul of the healthcare profession. We appreciate our physicians and surgeons, but during our lifetime, most of us will have some encounters with nurses. Some will be good and some may be bad. If you have compassion for people, if you truly care about helping sick and injured people get well, nursing may be a viable option as a career.
Nurses have a challenging job. They deal with situations that can result in life or death. It is important to be emotionally stable to be able to deal with the challenges that you will encounter as a nurse. There will be people that you can nurse back to health, and there may be people that you make comfortable while they face the possibility of dying.
Effective nursing requires compassion and caring with a firm knowledge of medical skill and techniques. Choosing the right school will make all the difference in your success as a nurse. Nursing School Toledo Ohio will prepare you to be a cutting edge medical provider that is tune with all of the latest medical techniques and practices. The medical profession is becoming more technology based and nurses must be able to keep pace with this quick growth. You need training that will provide you with this knowledge or you can easily get left behind.
Training
Where you receive your training and the quality of training you receive is important. There are many different nursing programs offered at brick and mortar building and some courses offered online, but as a potential nurse, it is up to you to do your homework when choosing a school. Nursing School Toledo Ohio is one of the best in the nation that will prepare you for a successful career in the healthcare field.
If you decide that you want to pursue training in nursing, you have a choice to make. Some make the choice to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and others choose to become a Registered Nurse. Both nurses are very important to the field; however, the training is different in some ways. For instance, a LPN can generally complete coursework in one year.
After completion of the coursework, the new LPN is awarded a certificate. In contrast, a RN will usually complete their program in two years and some may take 3 years. During a two year program, a student can earn an Associate Degree in Nursing. Those that aspire to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree can earn one in four years. All Registered Nurses must pass an exam for licensure.
Job Outlook and Salary
Nursing School Toledo Ohio can put you in a position to enter a career that has a high demand. In fact, statistics show that the demand for all nurses will increase by as much as 19% or more in the next 10 years. The influx of Baby Boomers that exiting the workforce and growing older puts a substantial strain on the healthcare system, so there is a need for highly, skilled nurses.
Salaries in the nursing field are good. Benefits are usually pretty good also. A
LPN can expect to earn an average of $27,000-$35,000 annually. Some earn more. The salaries fluctuate depending on location and the employer. Registered Nurses generally earn a median salary of $50,000. Many earn upwards of $60,000-70,000.
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Testimonials
I am in The Early Childhood Education program at Athena and this is my third quarter and words cannot explain how much I love attending this place. It is one of the best colleges I have attended thus far I would recommend anyone.
I would recommend anyone. I mean I love my instructors that I have had so far they are nice and caring and really do care about their students succeeding. I am going to miss them when I graduate.
The education I received from Athena has shown me there are so many areas of nursing I can go into. I have gained the knowledge to better provide for my family and I am so proud to say that I will be a safe and effective nurse!
Ambassador for Class 1302E
I enjoyed the hands on experience I received at Athena Career Academy. The labs were awesome and instructors were knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Athena Career Academy.
Ambassador for Class 1310
I owe Athena Career Academy and its staff a warm thank you for giving me an opportunity and providing the tools I need to become a nurse. They provided an atmosphere filled with diversity within both the classroom and the clinical experience. I have learned so much about people and about life! Athena Career Academy has made me aware that I can always improve and should actively look for ways to improve!
Ambassador for Class 1301
After being out of school for over two decades, deciding to go into the phlebotomy program at Athena was very scary. But once I met with my instructors and got to know the students, it was honestly one of the best decisions I have made about my education in a long time. The teachers here care and want to see you succeed, and with the smalls classes, you can’t help but do that….so thanks Athena!
I am in The Early Childhood Education program at Athena and this is my third quarter and words cannot explain how much I love attending this place. It is one of the best colleges I have attended thus far I would recommend anyone.
I would recommend anyone. I mean I love my instructors that I have had so far they are nice and caring and really do care about their students succeeding. I am going to miss them when I graduate.
The education I received from Athena has shown me there are so many areas of nursing I can go into. I have gained the knowledge to better provide for my family and I am so proud to say that I will be a safe and effective nurse!
Ambassador for Class 1302E
I enjoyed the hands on experience I received at Athena Career Academy. The labs were awesome and instructors were knowledgeable. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Athena Career Academy.
Ambassador for Class 1310
I owe Athena Career Academy and its staff a warm thank you for giving me an opportunity and providing the tools I need to become a nurse. They provided an atmosphere filled with diversity within both the classroom and the clinical experience. I have learned so much about people and about life! Athena Career Academy has made me aware that I can always improve and should actively look for ways to improve!
Ambassador for Class 1301
After being out of school for over two decades, deciding to go into the phlebotomy program at Athena was very scary. But once I met with my instructors and got to know the students, it was honestly one of the best decisions I have made about my education in a long time. The teachers here care and want to see you succeed, and with the smalls classes, you can’t help but do that….so thanks Athena!
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Athena Career Academy is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. The school is registered with the Ohio Board of Career Colleges and Schools; State of Ohio – School Registration Number – 10-09-1943T and operates under the authority of the Ohio Board of Nursing. Please contact the Student Operations Manager for more information.