Career of a Forensic Career of a Forensic NurseNurse

What are the effects of illegal drugs on teens?

By: Ashley Spoon D/Reading

12/6/11

What Are Drugs?

A drug is any substance intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or other animals

“You can turn your back on a person, but never turn your back on a drug, especially when its waving a razor sharp hunting knife in your eye”

What Types of Drugs Are There?

InhalantsMarijuanaMDMA/EcstasyTobaccoOver the counter drugsDepressantsHeroin

Why Do Teens Use Drugs?Popularity

Many teens turn to drugs due to peer pressure

To feel better physicallyTo address feelings of depressionTo escape the pressures of

school, family, and relationships To feel euphoric

What are Long Term Effects of Drug Use?

Adversely effects your healthAlters user’s behavior and

mental conditionImpedes development in schoolCan lead to addictionIs stressful and unhealthy for

drug user’s family members, friends and loved ones

Are There Any Diseases Associated With Drug Use?

Heart diseaseLiver damage Brain diseaseRespiratory illnessesBirth defectsPsychological disorders

Do All Drugs Effect Your Health?

Irresponsible use of drugs, legal or illegal, can adversely effect your body

Medicines, over-the-counter and prescription, can boost your health and be beneficial when used as directed

Career- Forensic Nurse

Forensic nurses deal with crime scene investigative (CSI) matters involving illegal activities such as underage drinking and driving while under the influence, and illegal drug use.

Pay range is $26 - $100 per hourThe future demand for this career is

approximately 30% growth over the next decade

With experience, early advancement opportunities are promising

Related careers include physicians, nurses, and crime scene investigation

High School CareerAcademies

I will attend Atholton High School I chose to research the Academy

of Emergency Medical TechniciansI selected this academy because it

deals with medical treatment and first response to crime scene situations, relating closely to my forensic nursing career choice

University of Maryland

Located in College Park, MarylandAnnual Tuition is approximately $7,500Program requires the completion of 59

prerequisite credits in social and behavioral sciences, the natural and physical sciences, and the arts and humanities before beginning upper-level BSN coursework.

The nursing school enrolls more than 1700 students and is ranked #11 by U.S. News & World Reports.

Community Service Volunteered for the Leukemia Society Performed as the Youth Educator for the

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Served as Volunteer Group Leader for the

Baltimore Community Project Aided the Ronald McDonald House of

Charities in Baltimore, MD I chose to give my time to these charities

because I have empathy and compassion for others, and I’m committed to the well-being of all people.

Prior Job Experience

Preformed the duties of a Sexual Assault Examiner, Howard County Police Dept.

Assisted the Senior Lab Technician, Johns Hopkins Medical Center

Interned as Lead Lab Assistant, Howard County Medical Examiner’s Office

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