Recruitment into Nursing
SAMPLE OUTLINE

A. Brief Overview of the Job: What do Nurses Do?

1. General nature of the profession
• why you like nursing
• different roles and environments
• promote physical, mental and social well-being of people
2. Example of a typical work day (include personal experiences)
3. Hours and working conditions (overtime, day/night shifts, vacations, sick leave, location, flexibility and mobility, unions)
4. Working contacts - both the prestige and social values (clients, customers, supervisors, coworkers)
5. Equipment, tools and materials used

B. Career Opportunities

1. Beginning level and steps of advancement
2. Average increase rate
3. Opportunities for transfers or promotions (mention where you started and where you are today)
4. Employment outlook - Nurses are in demand in hospitals, schools, nursing homes, insurance companies, etc. etc.
5. Equal opportunity (sex, cultural background, race)

C. Advantages and Disadvantages

1. Present a "real life" picture
2. Clarify common stereotypes and misconceptions
3. Do not try to sell or recruit
4. Effect of economic change on your job

D. Requirements

1. Education and experience necessary
• Nursing program options (LPN, ADN, BSN)
• length of time, cost, school entrance procedures - waiting lists, minimum GPA, qualifications)
2. Licensing (tests and exams)
3. Unions and professional affiliations
4. Personal qualifications/characteristics
   • age, physical stature, abilities, personality type
   • people oriented, organized, able to think quickly

E. Steps to Take Right Now to Prepare for the Job

1. High school courses (math & science)
2. Majors or degrees recommended
3. Related summer jobs or volunteer work to acquire experience
4. Clubs, organizations, affiliations that are advantages
5. Helpful skills or general background knowledge
6. How to be the most "marketable" or get your "foot in the door"

F. Where to Find Further Information

1. People or organizations willing to talk to students
2. Companies to visit or tour
3. Written literature or sources (check the careers section on MNA's site)
4. Exploring posts specializing in this field