MIRANDA TAPPER

REGISTERED NURSE

Nature of work

-Promote health-Prevent disease-Help patients cope with illnesses-Examinations-Treat patients-Operate machinery

Education and Training

-Get a license-Get diploma from approved nursing program-2-3 years of schooling-Chemistry, Nutrition, Psychology, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Behavioral Sciences, and Nursing are the subjects studied.-Bachelor’s degree is available into further studies

QUALIFICATONS

PatienceSpeaking SkillsOrganization Skills Emotional StabilityCritical-thinking Skills

Job Outlook/Future Prospects

Employment expected to grow 26% from 2010 to 2020

Average growth is high in hospital settings

Growth is expected to be much higher than average in outpatient care centers

Employers in some part of the country are having a difficult time on keeping enough RNs.

Job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to be excellent

POTENTIAL EARNINGS

Median annual wage of nurse in 2010 $64,690

General medical and surgical hospitals;Private- $66,650

Offices of physicians-$62,880General medical and surgical

hospitols;Local-$62,690Home health care services-

$60,690Nursing care facilities-

$58,180

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Grandmothers Occupation

LPN-Licensed Practictional Nurse

NATURE OF WORK

Monitor patients’ healthKeep records on patients’

healthReport patients’ status to

registered nurses and doctors

Discuss health care with patients and listen to their concerns

Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Take an accredited program.

Takes one year.Take subjects such as

nursing, biology and pharmacology.

Take the national Council Licensure Examination.

Pass it and get your license to be LPN

QUALIFICATIONS

Empathetic and caringResponsible and detail-

orientedBeing able to be

interactive with people.Having patience to

deal with sick and injured people

Being able to communicate effectively.

JOB OUTLOOK/ FUTURE PROSPECTS

Employment expected to grow 22% from 2010-2020.

Employment of LPNs in hospitals, physicians' offices, and other healthcare settings.

LPNs also will be needed in residential care facilities such as nursing homes and assisted-living centers.

large number of licensed practical are expected to retire over the coming decade.

Job prospects should be excellent for licensed and experienced LPNs.

POTENTIAL EARNINGS

Median annual wage of licensed practical nurses was $40,380 in 2010.

Lowest 10 percent earned less than $29,680, and the top 10 percent earned more than $56,010.

Median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Three fourths of licensed practical nurses worked full time in 2010

may be required to work shifts of long.r than 8 hours.

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Nursing aids, Orderlies, and attendants

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AssistantsPodiatrist

Great Grandfathers Occupation

U.S. Army

1934-1942

NATURE OF WORK

Working together with team

Good defenseBeing brave for The

freedom of the USATraining for the

specific jobDoing hands on

training

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor’s DegreeGED high school

deploma Basic TrainingUS Army will assist you

in your efforts on obtaining a college degree by giving you Tuition Assistance of $4,500.00 a year to attend any college/university of your choice

OTHER QUALIFICATON

must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien

You must be at least 17 -34 years old (17-year old applicants require parental consent).

You must pass a physical medical exam

Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 31)

Have no more than two dependents.

JOB OUTLOOK/PROSPECTS

Opportunities should be excellent for qualified individuals in all branches of the Armed Forces

The number of active-duty personnel is expected to remain roughly constant through 2020

About 165,000 personnel must be recruited each year to replace those who complete their commitment or retire

Since the end of the draft in 1973, the military has met its personnel requirements with volunteers.

Many military personnel retire with a pension after 20 years of service, while they still are young enough to start a new career.

POTENTIAL EARNINGS

Depends on ranking and time in service

2 or less years- $1500 for new enlistment

Goes up as the years go on

Retirement pay is after 20 years of service

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