topic: Registered nurse

I. JOB DESCRIPTION

? Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA ciations)

? Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for this health care career. (used correct APA citations)

? Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA citations)

II. EDUCATION /REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

? Describe the requirements for the profession/occupation (using correct APA citations)

? Identify at least two different types of educational institutions/schools offering the

program. (using correct APA citations)

? State how much time it takes to complete the program (using correct APA citations)

? Describe the approximate cost for each of the educational institutions required using

correct APA citations) (using correct APA citations)

? What degree or certification that can be earned for this health care career (using

correct APA citations)

? Identify the professional certification or registration required (using correct APA

? citations)

III. EMPLOYMENT

? What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)

? Growth trends in the field (using correct APA citations)

? Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other

publication (using correct APA citations)

? Is experience required? explain (using correct APA citations)

? Salaries – Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)

? Advancement Opportunities, with or without additional education (using correct APA citations)

IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

? Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using correct APA citations)

? Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)

? Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how

many and how often (using correct APA citations)

? Describe ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education

requirements and earn CEUs (using correct APA citations)

V. REFLECTION / PERSONAL CAREER PLAN

? Reflect on how you see yourself “fitting” into this profession.

? Describe a personal career plan for you to enter this field. Include goals,

objectives and strategies.

SOURCES, ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING & GRAMMAR (10% of written paper grade)

SOURCES OF INFORMATION

? At least 6 substantial references are used. They may include: books; professional journal articles; and web sites.

? All references are correctly cited on the Reference page in correct APA 6th ed format.

ORGANIZATION, FORMAT, SPELLING, GRAMMAR

? Well organized, with each section containing appropriate content

? Double spaced, 12-pt font size, 1” margins.

? Body of paper 3 – 5 pages with separate cover page and reference page.

Correct spelling and grammar.

no copy and paste