Health Care Career Paper Nursing
I. JOB DESCRIPTION
• Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional
• Describe the limits of authority and responsibility – legislated “scope of practice” for
this health care career
• Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation
II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
• Describe the educational requirements for the profession/occupation
• Identify at least two different educational institutions/schools offering the program.
• State how much time it takes to complete the program
• Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions
• What is the minimum degree or certification that can be earned for this health care
career?
• Identify the professional certification or registration required
III. JOB OUTLOOK AND EMPLOYMENT
• What is the job availability for this profession? How many jobs are expected to
become available?
• Growth trends in the field: How much is the profession growing?
• Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other
publication
• Is experience required for the jobs? How much? Explain.
• Salaries – Entry-level and with experience
• Advancement opportunities, two or more, with or without additional education
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
• Local, State or National Professional Organization and cost to join as a student.
• Professional journal with publication address and cost.
• Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? How many and
how often?
• Describe two or more ways (not course subjects), that members of a professional
organization can gain continuing education requirements and earn CEUs
V. HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEW-“INNER-VIEW”
• Identify a health care professional in your chosen career.
• Conduct an interview with the health care professional (in-person by phone or virtually).
• How would they describe a typical day at work?
• What advice would they give you as you enter the profession?
VI. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN
• Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession. What are your
attributes, experiences, or influences?
• Describe your personal career plan. How do you plan to enter this field?
Include goals, objectives, and strategies.
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