1. NURSING CAREER Callie Thornton

2. CAREER CLUSTER I was in the eighth career cluster, the healthcare practitioners and technical cluster. It’s main focus is medical and physical assistance. My top two careers are:  Registered Nurse  Athletic Trainer

3. RN INTRODUCTION AND NATURE Registered Nurses locate health problems and needs, come up with a plan for nursing care, and take care of medical records. RN’s assist patients and inform patients and family members on the medical situation.

4. REGISTERED NURSE  2012 median pay- $65,470 per year- $31.48 per hour  Entry-Level education- Associate’s degree  Work experience in related occupation- none  On-the-job training- none  Number of jobs (2012)- 2,711,500  Job outlook, (2012-22)- 19% (faster than average)  Employment Change, (2012-22)- 526,800  http://www.careeronestop.org/Videos/CareerandClusterVideos/career-and- cluster-videos.aspx http://www.careeronestop.org/Videos/CareerandClusterVideos/career-and- cluster-videos.aspx

5. HOW TO BE A RN  What Registered Nurses do- provide coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support the patients and their family members  How to become a RN- RN’s usually take one of three education paths: a bachelor’s degree in nursing, an associate’s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses must also be licensed.

6. THE WORK  Work Environment- hospitals, physicians’ offices, home healthcare services, and nursing care facilities. Others work in correctional facilities, schools, or serve in the military.  Work Schedules- Because patients in hospitals and nursing care facilities need round-the-clock care, nurses in these settings usually work in rotating shifts, covering all 24 hours. They may work nights, weekends, and holidays. They may also be on call.

7. WORKING CONDITIONS  Registered nurses work in hospitals, physician offices, home healthcare services, and nursing homes. Others work in schools, clinics, or serve in the military.  Most RN’s work in well-lit, comforting healthcare businesses. RN’s may also travel to schools, homes, and other sites.  Some nurses may also travel throughout the US and internationally to countries where there is not a lot of medical technicians.

8. BACKUP- ATHLETIC TRAINER  2012 median pay- $42,690 per year-$20.52 per hour  Entry-Level Education- Bachelor’s degree  Work Experience in a related occupation- none  On-the-job training- none  Number of jobs (2012)- 28,900  Job Outlook, (2012-22)- 19%  Employment Change, (2012-22)- 5,400

9. SALARY COMPARISON

10. SUMMARY Whatever I end up doing, I want to be able to take care of people. I would love to work in the medical field like many members of my family. I have always wanted to do some sort of job where I can be around people, and not stuck in an office all day.

11. CITATIONS  Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited March 26, 2014).http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm  Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Athletic Trainers and Exercise Physiologists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers-and-exercise- physiologists.htm (visited March 26, 2014). http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers-and-exercise- physiologists.htmhttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/athletic-trainers-and-exercise- physiologists.htm  Mapping Your Future. Registered Nurse. ONET. Web. March 25, 2014 http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/career_summary.cfm?careerID=374&headerImage=_career_sum mary http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/career_summary.cfm?careerID=374&headerImage=_career_sum mary  Mapping Your Future. Athletic Trainers. ONET. Web. March 25, 2014 http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/career_summary.cfm?careerID=379&headerImage=_career_sum mary http://mappingyourfuture.org/planyourcareer/careership/career_summary.cfm?careerID=379&headerImage=_career_sum mary *Photos  http://shop.barralinstitute.com/IAHP/IAHP-Medallion-Membership http://shop.barralinstitute.com/IAHP/IAHP-Medallion-Membership  http://www.tomcentola.com/media.php?id=31 http://www.tomcentola.com/media.php?id=31  http://www.sgmcltd.com/10/44/2/nursing http://www.sgmcltd.com/10/44/2/nursing