Nursing: A Career As A Career In Nursing

Introduction The profession I have chosen to work in is nursing. This is not a career that one can go into just for the money. There needs to be compassion and concern towards others. I have worked as nurse for the last five years and I know it is the right profession for me. I feel I have the personality and skills that is required to work in this profession. I have chosen to advance my degree in nursing to better myself personally and professionally.

Overview and Education

Working as a registered nurse requires one to be knowledgeable, detail oriented and to be able to work with people. According to O*Net Online, nurses maintain detailed and accurate reports through proper documentation and monitor for symptoms or changes in their patients.

I know with both of those roles I need to continue my education in order to be an effective leader or teacher. I think I am taking the right steps to achieve my career goals. After completing my degree I feel that I could work in a management position and possibly work towards my masters and maybe later on in my career I could look to a teaching position. Being able to teach and show others how to succeed in the nursing profession takes a strong leader that the students can follow. A management position could help shape me into that. Kaplan University career services can help me achieve my goals because I can speak to someone directly who could help me figure out the best education plan to help me succeed. Career services with Kaplan can also help me narrow down which career options I could choose. Career services provides support with job searches, updating my resume and job interview preparation (Career Services for College Students at Kaplan University, 2016). In five years I see myself working in a nursing management position and enrolled in a program to obtain my master’s degree. I think one day I would like being in a role where I can teach other