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| 9-26-05 | |||||||||
| My Profession | |||||||||
| ����������� My profession that I am exploring is registered nursing.� This profession has many qualifications.� In the United States, all persons perusing this career must obtain a nursing license ("Registered Nurses").� In addition to a license, a degree of some sort is required.� A bachelor's degree, an associate's degree, or a diploma fills this requirement.� A bachelor's degree is probably the best decision because it offers the most opportunities. | |||||||||
| ����������� Job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to grow over the next few years.� It's believed that new jobs will be made and old positions will need to be taken over due to the older nurses retiring.� As it stands now, employers are already having a problem fill the jobs open.� Jobs in both nursing care facilities and home healthcare are expected to increase the fastest, while jobs in hospitals will grow slowly.� In this career, a person should remain flexible and get as much education and training as possible ("Registered Nurses"). | |||||||||
| ����������� Registered nurses are very similar to doctors in the aspect that their primary job is to treat their patients.� Registered nurses help treat illness.� They can also give direct care to patients.� This means that the nurse can help in surgeries or give medication to patients.� There are many different types registered nurses.� All types of nurses have the same basic jobs; the variations in their jobs come from whom they treat. | |||||||||
| ����������� In this profession, the earnings are around $48,000.� The highest average amount made by a nurse is around $69,000.� The average lowest amount made by a nurse is $33,000 ("Registered Nurses"). �The amount of money also varies depending on what field of nursing a nurse enters.� In many of the fields, benefits and bonuses are offered. | |||||||||
| ����������� There are many advances in the nursing profession.� Experience and good performance can help registered nurses be promoted.� When promoted, the person can be an assistant to a head nurse or a director.� Nurses can also move to a specialty after getting a master's degree. | |||||||||
| Works Cited | |||||||||
| "Registered Nurses." Occupational Outlook Handbook. 27 Feb. 2004. U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics.� 07 Dec. 2005. <http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm>. | |||||||||
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