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Career Connections | Nurse Practitioner Instructional VideoCareer Connections | Nurse Practitioner Instructional Video
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PBS
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Grade
3rd - 12th
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:18
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Career Connections | Nurse Practitioner

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A quick video looks at the career of a nurse practitioner. The host begins describing the differences between a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner. He then details his personal story. Lastly, the host looks towards the future, lists what doors the degree can open, a offers tips for moving forward.

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Concepts

nurses, nursing, medicine, health careers, healthcare, career goals, career planning, career skills, career readiness, careers, science career, science careers

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite a nurse practitioner to speak to the class about their experience
  • Direct pupil to watch the video for homework then respond to reflection questions on a classroom blog post
  • Encourage individuals who are interested in the progression to investigate it further then report their findings to their peers

Classroom Considerations

  • The video is part of PBS's Career Connections series

Pros

  • Stresses the importance of math and other sciences
  • Spotlights the independence the level of nursing allows in the profession
  • The host speaks clearly and at a decent rate

Cons

  • None

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