Dream Job

Find Your Dream Job (100 Points)

Let’s 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. You will need to download your completed assignment as a PDF and add it to your ePortfolio under the “Dream Job” section in Assignments.

  1. To get started, complete the following quiz: https://advance.appily.com/careers/healthcare/quiz 
  • What were your results? 

My results came back as a practitioner.

  • Did they surprise you? Why or why not? 

Honestly, it did not surprise me that my result was a practitioner because after getting my BSN and working for a couple of years, l want to become a nurse practitioner. 

  1. 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’re 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. 

There is no specific  amount of experience that is listed as required but  One to three years with RN experience is preferred. However, as a PCU Step down RN, you must have step down and intermediate care nursing experience.

  •  What degrees, certifications or training is required? For a job as a Travel PCU Step Down RN, you are required to have your RN license in the state, a BLS certification, and a Progressive Care certification.
  • What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found? For this job, you must have interpersonal communication skills, the ability to and comprehend written and verbal instructions. We also must be able to monitor and evaluate patients before, during and after procedures. As for physical skills, you must be able to remain stationary as well as be mobile and have fine motor skills. 

1 year minimum is the amount of experience required to be an ICU RN. 

  •  What degrees, certifications or training is required? To be considered for this job, you must have your RN license, A BLS/ CPR certification.
  • What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found? The skills required for this job is the ability to lift at least 50 pounds, be able to stand and walk for numerous amounts of hours. We will be tasked with changing dressing, administering IV lines, inserting catheters, maintaining supplies to be ready for use, administering medication, accurately report patients progress, assist doctors with bedside procedures performed in the progressive Care Unit.  
  •  What degrees, certifications or training is required? BLS certification  and RN license is required for this position. Have training in IVIG infusions.
  • What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found? The skills required for this job is the ability to assess patients tolerance to biological product, maintain accurate patient records, be able to place IV, and have Expert knowledge in venipuncture techniques for blood draws.

Reflection: 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. 

Out of all three job, I prefer the first one as a PCU Step Down Nurse.  I prefer this job not only because of it’s good pay and insurance benefits but also because I get to make a positive impact on those I help. In this position I would be tasked with coordinating plans with the health team members as well as maintaining cleanliness of rooms and making sure things in the room were in stock. When I used to extern as a dental assistant, I would do similar things, making sure the rooms were cleaned,  the equipment was sterilized and in stock, and everything was prepared for the next patient. Also doing both dental assisting and working as PCA has helped me learn about communication with patients along with other staff members. I will need to learn how to do some basic things like drawing blood, giving IVs, and how to properly assess a patient however, as I go on to nursing school and gain experience I will be able to attain these skills.