1. Nursing Crystal Midgett 1B 09/19/14

2. General Information Before the modern nurses, nuns and the military often provided nurse-like services For many entry level registered nursing jobs, applicants need to have a diploma from a nursing program accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission However, most employers prefer applicants with an associates or bachelors degree

3. Estimated Salary The salary of a nurse is between $30,000-$80,000 a year This career will be relevant ten years from now because people are always getting sick

4. Timeline It will take at least two years of college or a nurse training program to get either your associates degree or certificate of completion

5. Appeal I want to pursue this career mainly because it’s what I've always wanted to do and I think it’ll be a great learning experience for me. It’ll be something I feel I’ll really enjoy.

6. Places to Pursue John Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC TCC

7. Personality Traits Good communication Caring Responsible

8. Advantages & Disadvantages Advantages Job security Flexibility Health benefits Life long learning Disadvantages Work non stop

9. Interesting Facts RNs make more than an LPN For 11 straight years nurses have ranked #1 as the most trusted profession Nurses represent the largest sector of all health professions, with more than 3 million RNs in the United States

10. Websites http://campaignforaction.org/evidence/quick-facts http://scrubsmag.com/101-nursing-fun-facts/ www.allnursingschools.com/