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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