Purpose: To inform the audience about an informative topic of your choice in a clear and concise manner.Remember your goal is to increase the knowledge of the audience.Do not ask us to change our thought process or change our behavior. Time Limits: The time limits for the Informative Speech will be 5-6 minutes.2 points will be deducted from your overall speech grade for every 30 seconds you go over or under the allotted 5-6 minute time frame.Please keep this in mind when preparing for your presentation.You may ask two (2) people in your audience to give you time cues.You can also use your phone or a stop watch to keep time. Outline: You will prepare a typed outline which conforms to the format provided by the Instructor. You must write a FORMAL OUTLINE.This is an outline that lays out your entire presentation. An example will be provided for you.Your formal outline is due via Canvas. Please check course for the due date. *If you do not turn in your outline on the due date, your recorded speech will not be graded.This will result in a zero for the outline and the speech. References: You must use at least four (4) sources when preparing your speech.Only one (1) of the sources can be from an Internet source, the other three (3) must be from a non-Internet source.Attach a separate page entitled ‘References’ if using APA or ‘Works Cited’ if using MLA style guidelines.All of the sources that appear in the reference page must be orally incorporated in the speech and identified.You may not use Wikipedia or About.com. The three main items that must be orally identified and typed as part of your outline are 1) Name of author, 2) Date of publication, and 3) Title of article (magazine, journal, newspaper, etc.) For example, a speaker might say, ‘According to Chris Blue in his book, Cardiac Rehab, published in 2003, exercise is the key to an extended life.’Or a speaker might say, ‘In 2000, National Geographic Magazine published an article written by Jane Smith in which she describes the ancient language of the lion.’ Your sources must be stated orally in your presentation as well as written properly in your formal outline. Visual Aids: A Visual Aid is mandatory.Your Visual Aid must be prepared in advance and must meet the standards as described in your text.You must use a PowerPoint Presentation that includes 3-5 slides.No more than 3-5 slides.You must show the visual aid in the recorded speech as you are delivering the speech.NOT ALLOWED: ANY REFERENCES/ITEMS RELATING TO A SEXUAL NATURE, DRUGS, GUNS, LIVE ANIMALS, CANDLES/FIRE, WATER Ethical Communication: Ethical communication is expected throughout every speech during this semester. Assignment Dates: Please check course for due date that recorded speech must be submitted. Name Date Title General Purpose: General purpose statement Specific Purpose: Specific purpose statement Organizational Pattern: Organizational pattern I. I. A. B. C. D. INTRODUCTION A. Attention Getter: Attention getter sentence B. Relevance to Audience: Relevance statement C. Credibility Statement: Credibility statement D. Thesis Statement: Thesis sentence TRANSITION: Transition sentence from introduction to body A. II. BODY B. A. First main point 1. 1. Subpoint a. a. Subpoint b. b. Subpoint 2. 2. Subpoint a. a. Subpoint b. b. Subpoint TRANSITION: Transition sentence from first point to second point A. B. 1. 1. a. b. 2. 2. a. b. Second main point Subpoint a. Subpoint b. Subpoint Subpoint a. Subpoint b. Subpoint TRANSITION: Transition sentence from second point to third point A. C. 1. 1. a. b. 2. 2. a. Third main point Subpoint a. Subpoint b. Subpoint Subpoint a. Subpoint b. b. Subpoint TRANSITION: Transition sentence from body to conclusion a. III. CONCLUSION B. A. Review Statement: Summary/review of speech sentence C. B. Memorable Close: Summary/review of speech sentence REFERENCES (list in APA format) Nursing General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about nursing Organizational Pattern: Topical INTRODUCTION I. Attention Getter: Clara Barton, the nurse who founded the American Red Cross, once said, ‘I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them.’ II. Relevance to Audience: Nurses are important to everyone. No matter who you are, you’ll need a nurse at some point in your life; you probably already have. Nurses are a vital part of healthcare, which affects everybody. Nurses do their job so you can do yours. III. Credibility Statement: I’ve known since junior high that I wanted to be a nurse, so I’ve done a lot of research on the topic over the years. I’ve also had lots of experience with nurses. I know many nurses personally, I’ve worked with nurses when I was a volunteer at the hospital, and I currently work under nurses as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an Assisted Living home. IV. Thesis Statement: I’m going to talk about the education required to be a nurse, the duties of a nurse, and the different specialties a nurse can go into. TRANSITION: Firstly, I’m going to talk about the education required to become a nurse. BODY I. There are varying levels of education required to be a nurse, from a certification that can be obtained in a year all the way to a doctorate in nursing. 1. 1. LPNs, Licensed Practical Nurses, are the lowest level of nurses. They must obtain a postsecondary nondegree to get their certification. LPNs work under the supervision of an RN. LPNs are taught basic nursing concepts and patient care, according to The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, which was published in 2013. a. a. To get certified, you first must take a state approved practical nursing program. The program requires learning in the classroom as well as supervised clinical practice. b. b. After you complete the state approved practical nursing program, you can apply to take a state licensing exam for LPNs. If you’re planning on becoming a registered nurse, this is nice because you can work as an LPN while you’re finishing your degree. 2. 2. To become a registered nurse, you can either get an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree. a. a. To get an associate’s degree, you’re required to take a state licensing exam, similar to the one for LPNs, but with more advanced material. Usually this degree focuses on technical skills with an introduction to behavioral and biological science. b. b. Getting your bachelor’s degree will take approximately 2 more years, but it will open up more jobs and opportunities, as well as better pay. There are a lot of BSN completion programs available online, which is convenient for those who are working as RNs already while finishing their degree. c. c. You can also get a master’s or doctorate degree in nursing, but these degrees aren’t pursued as often. These degrees are aimed at those who want to be educators or administrators. TRANSITION: Once you’re done with schooling and you’re licensed, you can begin working. II. There’s a lot of duties and responsibilities of a nurse. Some duties are hands on care, while others are more communication-based. The Occupational Outlook Handbook, 201617 edition, discusses these duties, as does the Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health that I mentioned before. 1. 3. The hands-on duties required of a nurse are diverse. They range from care directly on the patient to simply managing the patients case and care plan. a. a. Direct patient care includes tasks such as observing, assessing and recording patient symptoms, administering medicine or treatments, operating and monitoring medical equipment, taking vital signs, and recording patients’ responses to treatment, as well as other responsibilities. b. b. Nurses also oversee case management. Harriet R. Feldman talks about case management in her book Nursing Leadership, which was published in 2011. She says that case management involves planning patient care using specific resources and treatments, as well as laying out a goal time frame for the nursing plan. 2. 4. Nurses are also tasked with communicating with the patient and the patient’s family. This aspect of the job isn’t highlighted or thought of as much as the hands-on duties, but it’s critical. Many patients that nurses will deal with are going through confusing or rough times so the importance of having a nurse with excellent communication skills should never be underemphasized. a. a. Nurses have to educate the patients and their families on their condition. They’re usually the ones that have to teach the patients how to manage their illnesses or injuries. They also must give advice about longterm health as well. b. b. Nurses also often have to provide emotional support for the patient and family. Nobody enjoys being in a situation that requires medical attention. During times like that, the patients and families often are confused or distraught. It’s important that the nurse provides steady assurance to promote calmness. TRANSITION: These are some general responsibilities and duties of a nurse, but there’s a lot more specific duties for nurses that specialize in different areas. III. There are over 100 different kinds of nurses because there is a plethora of different areas nurses can specialize in and different communities nurses can work in. 1. 5. After you become a nurse, you can choose to specialize in a specific area of nursing. Villanova University in Pennsylvania lists nursing specialties on their website. There are many to choose from, but some examples include oncology, pediatric, neonatal, geriatric, and cardiac, among many others. Each of these nursing specialties entails a different set of specific duties and responsibilities. 2. 6. Nurses can work in a variety of communities. As a nurse, you can work in a hospital, nursing home, private practice, home healthcare services, or government. But according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook and The Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, a hospital is significantly the most common work place for a nurse, followed by nursing homes. a. Nurses that work in hospitals usually have more fast paced and stressful jobs. Hospitals are pretty busy and often short-staffed. Most of hospital nurses’ shifts are spent on their feet, as well as incurring physical strain from lifting and moving patients. b. Nurses who work in nursing homes usually have a more relaxed environment. Typically, CNAs care for the residents and the nurses oversee the CNAs, as well as administering medicine, taking vital signs, providing treatment, and doing checkups. TRANSITION: Overall, there’s a lot involved in being a nurse. CONCLUSION 1. I. Review Statement: There’s a lot of education required, a lot of responsibilities, and a lot of areas that nurses can work in. II. Memorable Close: Nursing certainly isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. To be able to help other people and improve their lives is unbelievably rewarding. As you work as a nurse, you’ll forget about your own exhaustion as soon as you see the difference you’re making in other people’s lives. Works Cited Bisk. ‘Villanovau.com.’ Villanovau.com, Villanova University, www.villanovau.com/resources/nursing/list-of-nursing-specialtiescareers/#.WKPYWSErIri. ‘Case Management.’ Nursing Leadership, Springer Publishing Company, New York, NY, 2011, Credo Reference, proxy.jjc.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/spnurld/case_man agement/0. ‘Licensed Practical Nurse.’ Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, Gale, Farmington, MI, 2013, Credo Reference, proxy.jjc.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/galegnaah/license d_practical_nurse/0. ‘Nursing Education.’ Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health, Gale, Farmington, MI, 2013, Credo Reference, proxy.jjc.edu/login?url=http://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/galegnaah/nursing _education/0. Staff, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ‘Registered Nurses.’ Occupational Outlook Handbook 20162017, Bernan Associates, 2016. 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