R EGISTERED N URSE By: Jordan Mitchell
W HY I C HOSE T HIS J OB Pays well Interact with new people Lots of jobs for RN Help people Care for people
W HAT A RN D OES Assist Ill Elderly Disabled Prevent illness & relapse of illness Promote health in the community
P OST -S ECONDARY E DUCATION College 2-4 years Technical or UW College Associates Bachelors
H IGH S CHOOL C LASSES Core Science Math Biology Chemistry Physics
S ALARY /S CHEDULE $43,000-$63,000 per year Higher Educational Rank Night Shift Day Shift Walk in appointments ER
P ROMOTIONS /R ELATED J OBS Dietitians Nutritionists Pharmacists Paramedics Physical Therapists Head Nurse Director Vice President
P OSITIVE Q UALITIES Help people Physically Emotionally Interact with different people Learn different skills Communication Cooperation
N EGATIVE Q UALITIES Dealing with really sick people Death Not being able to help someone Catching a sickness
T OOLS U SED Arm traction supplies Blood collection needles Pace maker Neck brace Personal computers Eye charts Walkers
W HAT I LEARNED RN work long hours Good under pressure Think fast Good problem solver Can work well with people Make smart decision
W ORK C ITED Cohen,Mickey,et.al. Preparing for a career in Nursing. Illinois: Ferguson Publishing Company, 1998.Print. “Registered Nurse.” I seek Careers. I seek Solutions, Web. 14 May 2012.