Career Goals In Nursing

Some career goals I have in order to become a member of the health care team would include graduating high school and college and taking any additional educational courses required to become whichever health field I decide to go into. I will accomplish these goals by studying, doing all my homework, making sure I get a nutritional diet, and getting plenty of exercise to maintain a sufficient amount of energy to perform these tasks. There are multiple careers I am interested in including Registered Nurse, Pediatric Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Military Nurse, and a Paramedic. I go back and forth between these careers all the time, but I know with the help of my friends and family I will be able to make the best decision. The three careers I chose to write about are Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Physical Therapist Assistant.
Registered Nurses provide patient care, teach patients about different health conditions, and provide emotional support for patients and their family members. A normal day for an RN would include monitoring patients, keeping accurate records of vital signs and other medical information, administering medications, and communicating with their co-workers to provide the best health care for their patients. There are two ways to become an RN, you could either graduate from a college nursing program with an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree, then you must pass an exam to obtain a license. Some colleges in Pennsylvania you could attend for this particular career would include Villanova University College of Nursing and Alvernia University. For this job along with any other health career you must be patient, understanding, and responsible. The average annual salary for RNs is $65,000-$70,0...

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... They are different because they all require different amounts of training and education. They also deal with different types of illnesses for the patient. For example, RNs deal with patients who usually stay at the hospital for a while with more major illnesses while LPNs deal with more simple illnesses such as common colds and PTAs work with patients to regain movement in their body. They are the same because on top of being all the qualities that were mentioned in this essay which you should try be no matter what career you decide to go into you should also be organized, hygienic, and above all you should be caring. You have to actually care about people and not look at them as just another patient you should look at them as a person. A person with feelings and a family, once you realize that I believe you can provide the best care for your patients as possible.