OCCUPATION RESEARCH LACEY ANDERSON CLASS OF 2013 Nursing
Nature of Work Record patient symptoms Give the medicine or treatment Consult with the doctors Teach patients how to care for their sickness or injury Perform diagnostic tests and analyze them
Education Nursing programs require nursing, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, nutrition, microbiology, physiology, among other classes Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) takes about 4 years Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) takes about 2 to 3 years to complete You must get clinical experience in different departments of the hospital The BSN requires more training and studying
Other Qualifications Critical Thinking Skills Patience Compassion Organizational Skills Emotional Stability
Job Outlook From 2010 to 2020 the demand for nurses is expected to grow 26% which is faster than any other career Older people may prefer to be treated at home so home heath nurses may be wanted Nurses with a bachelors degree are wanted more than those without one Advanced practiced registers nurses are wanted in inner city and rural areas To attract nurses hospitals may provide family friendly hours or bonuses
Earnings Median annual wage as of May 2010: $64,690 Hospitals: $66,650 Physicians Office: $62,880 Home Health Care: $60,690 Nursing Homes: $58,180
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JANET MILES DUTTRY’S OCCUPATION LACEY ANDERSON CLASS OF 2013 Teacher Assistant
Nature of Work Review what is learned in class one-on-one with students Help teachers with lessons by getting materials ready foe them Help teachers with recording attendance and grading Supervise children on field trips, at recess, and between classes Enforce the school rules and guidelines
Education High school diploma Associates degree Pass a state assessment 2 year college degree Pass a skills based-test
Other Qualifications Training Informational skills Communication skills People skills Patience
Job Outlook Expected to grow 15% from 2010 to 2020 When an increase of student attendance happens there is a high demand for teacher assistants As teacher assistants leave, new ones need to be hired In the south and west there are more jobs Preschools and other childcare services are expected to have more students, which leads to more teacher assistant opportunities
Earnings Average pay – $23,220 Lowest 10% - $16,510 Top 10 % - $36,130
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