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RN Career Profile— Female, age 25 (ID #3323)

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1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a RN do?

  What field is your job in?

Medical

  What is your job title?

RN

  Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)

I currently work for a private company that provides assistance to people who need help with everyday tasks.

  How long have you been employed in this position?

3

  How many hours do you work a week on average?

45

  Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

Depending on the client, I help them with medications, cooking meals, daily stretching/rehabilitation exercises, teaching daily personal care routines, the list changes according to the needs of the client.

  What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.

50000

  What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.

65000

  Please list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation, sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)

full benefits and the ability to take off any amount of time needed

  Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?

well

2. Work environment!

  Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Explain

Yes, I am constantly working with others and I love it! I am a very social person and find it difficult to go to long without some sort of personaly interaction. I really love the aspect that I get to meet and help various groups of people.

  Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

No

  Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

No

  Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it

  Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.

  • 2 Income
  • 8 Work Environment - co-workers
  • 7 Work Environment - supervisors
  • 3 Benefits
  • 4 Hours
  • 5 Level of responsibility
  • 1 The actual "work" you do at your job
  • 6 Job Title

3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours?

  If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?

Getting any medical training or taking certain medical programs can land a job like mine. The more knowledge and schooling you have, the more responsibility and opportunities come your way.

  What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social skills, organization skills, technical skills)

Social skills, problem solving, quick thinking, dont break under pressure.

  Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?

Yes

  What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?

We all started off as the new person at some point and there will always be things you have not been trained to handle, but using common sense and critical thinking will allow you to handle the situation.



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