Nurse Pediatrician Doctor By: Natasha Davids

Why do I want to be a nurse I want to be a nurse so I can help the sick those who do not feel well So I can work in a hospital with others To show that I care about others.

Duties of a nurse  Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions  Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families  Administer medications and treatments independently, as outlined in the Health Professions Act or as prescribed by a physician or according to establish policies and protocols  Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions

Working Conditions Nurses mainly work in health-care facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, residential facilities, and doctor's offices as independent practitioners or team members. Community and public health nurses travel to patients' homes, schools, businesses, community centres or other sites. Most nurses work 8 to 12 hour shifts, usually on rotation, including weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays. On average, full-time nurses work 36 to 40 hours per week. Long shifts can sometimes cause fatigue, leading to a higher risk for workplace injuries. However, part-time work is available and not uncommon

-Registered nurses are required to complete a recognized college or university registered nursing program. -Admission to nursing programs requires completion of the B.C. secondary school level with appropriate English, math and science courses. -To practice as a registered nurse, students must have completed a bachelor's degree in nursing. Nurses must also pass the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam prior to being licensed.

Workforce Characteristics

There is a nurse hat there on the top with a red cross not a lot of nurses where them in our days The is a stethoscope there that has a heart. Then there is the registered nurse sing it is also a doctor symbol. There is a nurse hat there on the top with a red cross not a lot of nurses where them in our days The is a stethoscope there that has a heart. Then there is the registered nurse sing it is also a doctor symbol.

 Some individuals may work as health care aides or practical nurses before commencing education for registered nursing. Registered nurses typically begin in an entry level position in a medical or surgical unit. Increasingly, new graduates are finding employment in community health and specialty areas where historically, new graduates were not hired until they gained experience. With additional certification, registered nurses may specialize in areas, such as emergency care, oncology, psychiatric care, critical care, paediatrics, geriatrics, palliative care, rehabilitation or occupational health.

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Teachers of academic subjects are required to have completed a bachelor's degree in education. This degree is typically undertaken after earning a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences. Experience working with youth is also beneficial. Teachers of career preparation or technical subjects are required to have a bachelor's degree in education. In addition, they are also expected to have specialized training and/or experience in their subject. School counsellors and teacher-librarians must typically have additional qualifications. Similarly, teachers focusing on either special education or English or French as a second language require additional training. Some school districts with a high proportion of English as Second Language (ESL) students may prefer to hire ESL teachers with some ESL experience or training. A provincial teaching certificate is required of all teachers (and is valid only in the province in which it is issued). For program information on public post-secondary education in B.C. please see the Education Planner website at:

As this is a very large occupational group, it is anticipated that many positions will be available. Job openings will result primarily from the need to replace workers who retire. The expansion of career preparation training has opened up new opportunities for secondary teachers in areas such as business office management, agricultural technology, food services, restaurant and hotel service and management, applied physics, environmental studies, construction, drafting, mechanics, textile and clothing production, health and social services. Individuals who have expertise in these areas will have an advantage when applying for specialty positions. Industry sources report that there is a shortage of trained teachers in some areas of the province (i.e. rural areas), but a surplus of trained teachers in others. Secondary teachers specializing in advanced math, physics, chemistry, French and French immersion tend to be in higher demand in all areas of B.C. As well, there is expected to be an increasing need for teachers in such fields as business education, technology education, home economics, special needs and ESL. As this is a very large occupational group, it is anticipated that many positions will be available. Job openings will result primarily from the need to replace workers who retire. The expansion of career preparation training has opened up new opportunities for secondary teachers in areas such as business office management, agricultural technology, food services, restaurant and hotel service and management, applied physics, environmental studies, construction, drafting, mechanics, textile and clothing production, health and social services. Individuals who have expertise in these areas will have an advantage when applying for specialty positions. Industry sources report that there is a shortage of trained teachers in some areas of the province (i.e. rural areas), but a surplus of trained teachers in others. Secondary teachers specializing in advanced math, physics, chemistry, French and French immersion tend to be in higher demand in all areas of B.C. As well, there is expected to be an increasing need for teachers in such fields as business education, technology education, home economics, special needs and ESL.

Additional Resources B.C. Ministry of Education