Career: RN (registered nurse)
Job Description – Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional
Job Description – Describe the limits of authority and responsibility – legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career
Job Description – Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation
Education – Describe the educational requirements for the profession/occupation
Education – Identify at least two different educational institutions/schools offering the program.
Education – State how much time it takes to complete the program
Education – Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions
Education – What is the minimum degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career?
Education – Identify the professional certification or registration required
Job Outlook and Employment – What is the job availability for this profession? How many jobs are expected to become available?
Job Outlook and Employment – Growth trends in the field: How much is the profession growing?
Job Outlook and Employment – Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other publication
Job Outlook and Employment – Is experience required for the jobs? How much? Explain.
Job Outlook and Employment – Salary: What is the entry-level salary? What is the salary with experience? – Entry level and with experience
Job Outlook and Employment – Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education
Professional Activities – Local, state or national professional organizations and the cost to join as a student.
Professional Activities – Professional journal with publication address and cost.
Professional Activities – Continuing education units (CEUs) required for this profession. How many and how often? Describe 2 or more ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs
Healthcare Professional “Inner-view” – Conduct an interview with a healthcare professional (in-person, by phone or virtually)
Healthcare Professional “Inner-view” – How would they describe a typical day at work?
Healthcare Professional “Inner-view” – What advice would they give you as you enter the profession?
Reflection and Personal Career Plan – Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession. What are your attributes, experiences or influences?
Reflection and Personal Career Plan – Describe your personal career short– and long-term plans. Include steps.
Reflection and Personal Career Plan – How do you plan to enter this field? Include goals, objectives, and strategies.
Sources – At least 5 references (books, professional journal articles, web sites) are correctly cited in APA 7th ed.
Organization, format, spelling, grammar – Well organized, each section containing appropriate content. Double-spaced, 12-pt font size, left justification, 1” margins. Body of paper 3-4 pages not including cover page and reference page. Correct spelling and grammar.
