OCCUPATION RESEARCHLACEY ANDERSON
CLASS OF 2013
Nursing
Nature of Work
Record patient symptomsGive the medicine or treatmentConsult with the doctorsTeach patients how to care for their sickness
or injuryPerform 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 SkillsPatienceCompassionOrganizational SkillsEmotional 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: $66,650Physicians Office: $62,880Home Health Care: $60,690Nursing Homes: $58,180
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Nurses
JANET MILES DUTTRY’S OCCUPATIONLACEY 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 diplomaAssociates degreePass a state assessment2 year college degreePass a skills based-test
Other Qualifications
TrainingInformational skills Communication skillsPeople skillsPatience
Job Outlook
Expected to grow 15% from 2010 to 2020When 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 jobsPreschools and other childcare services are
expected to have more students, which leads to more teacher assistant opportunities
Earnings
Average pay – $23,220Lowest 10% - $16,510Top 10 % - $36,130
Preschool teachersSpecial Education TeachersChildcare WorkersElementary TeachersMiddle School Teachers
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Works Cited
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Registered-nurses.htm#tab-2 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Registered-nurses.htm#tab-6 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Registered-nurses.htm#tab-7 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Registered-nurses.htm#tab-5 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Registered-nurses.htm#tab-4 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Teacher-assista
nts.htm#tab-2
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Teacher-assistants.htm#tab-6
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Teacher-assistants.htm#tab-6
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Teacher-assistants.htm#tab-5
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Teacher-assistants.htm#tab-7
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