Self Employed Licensed Nurse Job Profile: Female, age 54, from Houston, TX (ID# 4633)

1. What exactly do you do?

What field is your job in?

Nursing
What is your job title?

Self Employed Licensed Nurse
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)

Self Employed in Nursing-Private Duty
How long have you been employed in this position?

20+yrs
How many hours do you work a week on average?

40-60
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

40-60
Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)

Providing Skilled Nursing Care
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)

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

Self-Employed so I can charge my own price,very satisfied.

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

Providing Skilled Nursing care per MD orders to all ages.I encounter people all day and I enjoy my job.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?

Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?

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

There are times that I will be in the home to render care. And there are times that I will be outside of the home
Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
- 1 Income
- 5 Work Environment - co-workers
- 6 Work Environment - supervisors
- 8 Benefits
- 2 Hours
- 3 Level of responsibility
- 4 The actual "work" you do at your job
- 7 Job Title

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

Pray. Recieve answer. Attend College for nursing
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)

Love for GOD; Love for people and Love for self.
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?

Pray before and after.

How did you find your current job? (e.g. newspaper, internet, referral, etc.)

I am Self Emploed so I sell my experience
What was the application process for your job? (e.g. submitted resume, paper application, electronic application, all, etc.)

Word of mouth; Flyers; Electronic Resume
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail? (e.g., number of interviews, who you interviewed with, group interview, individual interview, etc.)

Meeting with client in the home and signing contracts
If you can remember, what questions were you asked at your interview?

How long have I been a Nurse?
Is this the job / field you planned to work in?

Yes
If your job is in a different field from your original plan how did you get here? Explain (Plan can be from high school/college/post college/personal plan)

GOD's plan.

Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?

Nursing School
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain

Self Employed
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain

Yes as well as my faith
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare you for your job?

If someone were to observe you at work, what would he or she say is "fun" about your job?

Rendering 100+ of myself.
What is (are) the most fulfilling aspect(s) and least fulfilling aspect(s) of your current employment? (e.g. fiscal, spiritual, type of work, hours, commute, compensation, etc.)

Aligning my paths as they are ordered by GOD
Is your current employment part of your career plan? Why or why not?

Yes. This is where I have planted by GOD.
What are your current career goals? (Can be broad or specific)

Continue to MSN
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?

GOD continues to order my steps.