{"id":43,"date":"2024-10-09T13:27:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T13:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/draft-health101\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2024-12-12T01:17:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T01:17:18","slug":"assignment-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.wp.odu.edu\/britneyrowe\/assignments\/assignment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Dream Job"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Find Your Dream Job (100 Points)<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s find your dream job! You will do research to find your dream job in the health field and what type of education and skills you will need to get this job. The purpose of this activity is to help you gain a better understanding of how your intended major, future education goals, and skills need to be applied to the career you want. <\/span><b>You will need to download your completed assignment as a PDF and add it to your ePortfolio under the \u201cDream Job\u201d section in Assignments.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To get started, complete the following quiz: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/advance.appily.com\/careers\/healthcare\/quiz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/advance.appily.com\/careers\/healthcare\/quiz<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What were your results?&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My result was a scientist&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Did they surprise you? Why or why not?&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes, because I saw myself working directly with patients<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Find at least 3 job postings that you would be interested in applying to that requires the degree you are currently pursuing or a degree you\u2019re interested in pursuing. Examples of where to search: Indeed.com, LinkedIn, USA Jobs, Glassdoor, or just Google the job you want to find! Copy and paste the job postings below. Answer the questions under each link in complete sentences.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Job 1 Link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nursingprocess.org\/neonatal-nurse-salary-by-state.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Neonatal Nurse Salary By State \u2013 (2024 Figures)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify the salary range: $112,290<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much experience would be required to apply for that job?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Typically 1-2 years of nursing experience, often in pediatric or neonatal care.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;What degrees, certifications or training is required?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A BSN orRN license, certification in Neonatal resuscitation Program, and Certification as a Neonatal intensive care nurse is a plus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You have to be able to provide critical care to premature and sick newborns, administer medications and monitor vital signs, and operate specialized medical equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Job 2 Link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.aamcn.org\/salary\/emergency-room-nurse-er-nurse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Emergency Room Nurse (ER Nurse) Salary (November 2024) | AAMCN<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify the salary range: $85,990<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much experience would be required to apply for that job?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1-2 years of nursing experience, often in acute care or emergency setting.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;What degrees, certifications or training is required?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You need a BSN or ADN, RN license, basic life support certification, and advanced cardiac life support certification,&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You need to have quick decision making, patient assessment skills, wound care, IV insertion, and maintaining composure under pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Job 3 Link: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/benchmark\/nurse-practitioner-salary\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Nurse Practitioner Salary, Hourly Rate (November, 2024) in the United States | Salary.com<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Identify the salary range: $126,025<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How much experience would be required to apply for that job?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">At least 1-3 years of nursing experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;What degrees, certifications or training is required?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Masters of Science in Nursing, certification as a Nurse Practitioner, active RN and NP licensure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Advanced clinical knowledge and patient assessment, diagnosing and managing acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications and developing treatment plans, and strong communication.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Reflection:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> From the 3 job postings you found, choose one job you want the most. Why does this job appeal to you the most? What skills do you already possess that would help you to get this job? Identify skills you are still building or need more experience performing. Discuss options to sharpen or learn the skills you will need to gain.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I want to be a NICU nurse because I\u2019m passionate about caring for newborns and supporting families. I have strong teamwork skills and am building clinical decision- making and hands- on skills. To improve, I&#8217;ll seek neonatal internships, attend training, and shadow experienced nurses.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find Your Dream Job (100 Points) Let\u2019s find your dream job! You will do research to find your dream job in the health field and what type of education and skills you will need to get this job. 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