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John Le
Professor Marxhausen

EDUC 1300
31 April 2017
Career Portfolio: Registered Nurse

Career Research Worksheet

This worksheet is about the career field as a whole. For example, you are researching
“education” and not second grade science teacher.

Please type your answers under the questions below.

1. What is your intended career? If you are not sure of a career right now, choose one of interest to
explore​. I plan to go into the Nursing career field, specifically a RN or Registered Nurse.

2. Find a professional website for your career. What is the name of the website? Please provide the
link here. You may find a professional website from the journal that you discovered above or
sometimes by using google​. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm

3. Using the library databases or a professional website, find one professional/academic journal related
to your career. What is the name of the journal? ​The American Society of Registered Nurses

4. Field/discipline:
a. Identify the career field/discipline. For example, if the career is a teacher then the field
is education or if the career is mechanic then the field is automotive industry. T​ he
career field is Medical.
b. Identify a specific position or title in the field/discipline (for example, an elementary
school teacher or body work repair mechanic). R​ egistered Nurse
c. Identify ​two​ related positions in a similar or related field/discipline i​ n which you may be
interested​ (for example, a day care worker and college instructor or machine repair and
certified dealer service manager). A​ Social Worker and a Physician Assistant

5. Knowledge /Training:​
a. List the minimum education required
A Bachelor of Science Degree is nursing (BSN), an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN, or a
diploma from an approved nursing program.
b. List any required certifications or licenses. How often do you have to renew the
certification or license? How many hours of continuing education units (CEU) do you have
to obtain each year to keep that certification or license?
A nursing license is a must for a RN. Nurses must graduate from an approved nursing
program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).
c. List the majority of the skills needed to be successful in this job.
Some useful skill assets include Critical-thinking, Communication, Compassion, Emotional
Stability, Organizational, and Physical skills.

d. How many years of experience are required to work in this career?

Typically, it takes around 4 years of for a BSN program to be complete and an ADN program
takes around 2-3 years to complete.

6. Salary/Earnings:
a. List the hiring (starting) salary range. (Use current position listing or job boards.)
The starting salary goes for $67,490 per year.
b. What is the average salary (not the highest)?
The average salary is based on the industries that RN work at.
Government: $72,100
Hospitals; state; local; and private: $69,510
Home healthcare services: $63,840
Offices of physicians: $60,820
Nursing and residential care facilities: $60,370

7. Future of this career:
a. What is the job outlook for this career? In other words, is this in a growing area? Explain
the growth or decline (in numbers) of this particular career.
The growth of this career seems to be increasing by 16% from 2014-2024. Nursing is
projected to increase by 439,300 by 2024.
b. List the availability of this career in Houston, in Texas, and/or other states in which you are
interested in working.
There are a ton of job listings for a RN around in the Houston area.
c. Can this an international career choice? ​Explain​ why or why not.
A RN can be an international career should one choose to work abroad.
d. What is the market (area) for this career?
Most RN’s work in privatized hospice care, Public care, and government institutions.

8. Daily Activities:
a. What do people in this field or job do? In c​ omplete sentences,​ (not a list) describe a typical
day
for this position. Be very thorough.
Registered Nurses can do many things like helping patients and take calls. They are prone to
back injuries because of their job being on call and on their feet all day. They also do a lot of
paper work, Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, administer patients’
medicines and treatments, observe patients and record the observations, and operate and
monitor medical equipment.

9. Career and you:
a. How does this career align to your interests and personality? Use your Do What You Are
results to justify your alignment. Explain what your initials mean and how those initials
match or do not match your career choice.
I like to help people out with their problems and solve them myself If I can. It helps ease my
mind when I’m able to help and assist in any way that I can. It gives me a sense of peace
knowing that people are safe and secure with themselves. I am a ISTP which is the quieter
type, but very creative. I also believe that I can listen to people and make them feel
comfortable to be able to talk and express themselves.
b. Why is this career significant to you? Why did you choose to go into this career? What
inspired you​?
I’ve always wanted to become a Nurse when I was a child. I work with children right now
and it’s just one step closer to my real goal.
c. Describe how and why or why not this assignment altered or completely changed your
career path.
It has opened up my mind to the more fundamentals of Nursing and helps clear my
conscious about what I really want to become when going forward into the future.

10. Please add all works cited entries for information you collected for this worksheet.

"Registered Nursing." ​U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.​  Ed. Bureau O. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17 
Dec. 2015. Web. 31 Mar. 2017.

Sources may include:
Occupational Outlook Handbook (h​ ttp://www.bls.gov/ooh/​)

Texas Workforce Commission h​ ttp://www.twc.state.tx.us/

any other professional websites or databases suggested by a librarian

NO Wikipedia

Job Analysis Worksheet

This worksheet is about a very particular type of job in your career field as a whole. For
example, you are researching high school biology teacher and NOT “education” as a whole
career.

Please type your answers under the questions below.

Using the internet or other sources indicated on the list provided by your instructor or librarian, look for a
specific job posting​ in the area of the state or country in which you want to work. List that job posting as one
of your sources in MLA format.​ Print or copy the job posting to turn in​ with this worksheet. Use the job
posting to answer the following questions.

1. What is your intended career? If you are not sure of a career right now, choose one of interest to
explore.
My Intended career is to become a Nurse in the Medical field.

2. What is the title of the position?
The Title of the position is RN or Registered Nurse.

3. With what company/organization is this position?
Where is this position located? Try to find a position in the area of the state or country where you actually
think you will be working.
Methodist Hospital in Houston, TX

3. a. What education/training is required for this position?
You need a minimum of one-year experience working in the hospital and also finish a accredited
registered nurse program, Take and pass the NCLEX-RN examination, Obtain a state license, Obtain
employment as a registered nurse.

b. Describe your ​plans​ to accomplish your education/training.
I plan on finishing my college experience around 5-6 years for now and from then on pursue a career in

the Nursing field.

4. a. How many years of previous experience are needed?
At least one year of previous experience.

b. Describe your p​ lans​ to gain the experience you need.
My uncle owns a private clinic so I plan on getting experience through that.

5. a. What s​ pecific skills​ required for this position?
To be a Rn you have to be active and on your feet. The other requirements are conforming to patients,
knowledgeable in the medical practices, quick thinking, and being able to be ready to go on call at any
moment.

b. Describe your ​plans​ to develop these skills.
I plan to try to volunteer at a hospital to have experience in the medical field and work on my skills

there to be ready for when I get into the job.

7. Does the position list a salary, and if so…
a. What is the r​ ange?​ T​ he range is $45,424-$86,045
b. What is the ​starting ​salary? I​ t is around $66,640
b. What is the ​average​ salary?
​The average salary is around $67,490

8. List three STRENGTHS (skills, knowledge and personal qualities) that you currently possess that can help you
be successful in this position. Describe why these are strengths to this position.
Skills that I believe I possess are Critical thinking, Perceptual, and communication skills. These skills are
paramount to a nurse’s skill set that are required to be effective in the field. To be able to critically think and
assess a situation quickly is very important part of thinking on your feet. Being perceptive is also crucial to this
because being able to spot things that other people do not notice is an important skill to have.

9. List three WEAKNESSES (personal traits that you currently lack) that can hamper your success in this
position. Describe why these are weaknesses for this position A​ ND​ how you will improve upon these
weaknesses.
Some weakness that I possess is being able to get my ideas across in a fine manner for people to understand
me, having a speech impairment, and being able to be on my feet all day. Most of this I can work on in my
part-time job at the moment.

10. Describe the interesting facts did you discover about this career that you did not know before. (“There are
none” is not an acceptable answer.)
One thing that interests me is that an RN goes out of their way to improve the skills that they have honed
down.

11. Describe how certain you now are about pursuing a position in this career.
I am quite certain that I will try to pursue this career because I like to help and interact with people, just not in
a class setting. I’ve always wanted to go into the medical field ever since my uncle pasted away 3 years ago.

12. Cite a​ ll​ the sources below in MLA format from which you obtained this information.

Statistics, Bureau Of Labor. "29-1141 Registered Nurses." U​ .S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.​  U.S. Bureau of 
Labor Statistics, 31 Mar. 2017. Web. 14 Apr. 2017.

Transferable Skills

As you begin your job search, it is important that you know your own qualifications. Over the years you
have developed many skills from coursework, extracurricular activities and your total life experiences.
If you have researched topics and written, and edited and presented papers for classes, you have used
skills which are not limited to any one academic discipline or knowledge area, but are transferable to
many occupations. A prospective employer expects you to be able to apply the skills you have learned
in college to the work environment.

Below is a list of five broad skill areas which are divided into more specific, skills. Rate the skills

indicating your ability in each area.

0 = no ability 2 = some ability

1 = enough ability to get by with help from others 3 = strong ability

Communication Research & Planning

The skillful expression, transmission and interpretation of The search for specific knowledge and the ability to
knowledge and ideas. conceptualize future needs and solutions for meeting
2 Speaking effectively those needs.
2 Writing concisely 3 Forecasting, predicting
3 Listening attentively 2 Creating ideas
1 Expressing ideas 3 Identifying problems
2 Facilitating group discussion 3 Imagining alternatives
3 Providing appropriate feedback 3 Identifying resources
3 Negotiating 3 Gathering information
3 Perceiving nonverbal messages 2 Solving problems
3 Persuading 1 Setting goals
3 Reporting information 3 Extracting important information
2 Describing feelings 2 Defining needs
2 Interviewing 3 Analyzing
3 Editing 2 Developing evaluation strategies

Human Relations Work Survival

The use of interpersonal skills for resolving conflict, The day-to-day skills which assist in promoting effective
relating to and helping people. production and work satisfaction.

2 Developing rapport 1 Implementing decisions
1 Being Sensitive 3 Cooperating
3 Listening 2 Enforcing policies
2 Conveying feelings 3 Being punctual
3 Providing support for others 2 Managing time
2 Motivating 3 Attending to detail
3 Sharing credit 2 Meeting goals
3 Counseling 3 Enlisting help
3 Cooperating 3 Accepting responsibility
3 Delegating with respect 1 Setting and meeting deadlines
2 Representing others 3 Organizing
2 Perceiving feelings, situations 3 Making decisions
2 Asserting
Career Specific (REQUIRED SECTION)
Organization, Management & Leadership
The specific skills required for an entry-level job in m​ y
The ability to supervise, direct and guide individuals and chosen career​. See job posting for ideas.
groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals.
3 Critical thinking
2 Initiating new ideas 3 Ethical skills
3 Handling details 3 Attention to Detail
3 Coordinating tasks 3 Adaptability
2 Managing groups 2 Stamina
3 Delegating responsibility 3 Flexibility
3 Teaching 3 Desire to learn
3 Coaching 2 Emotional Stability
3 Counseling
2 Promoting change
1 Selling ideas or products
3 Decision making with others
3 Managing conflict

Ways I can develop my skills (REQUIRED SECTION):
Different ways that I can develop my skills is by getting hands on experience with the work to get the general idea of how
they operate and to develop my skills from there.

John Le
123-456-7890
[email protected]

Objective To be effective in the medical field and proficient in helping others
Education
Activities Lone Star College, Cy-Fair
Experience Currently enrolled
Working on A.S. (Associate of Science)
Skills
References Volunteered at Club Rewind and a member of the Psychology club.

Club Rewind Program Leader 2​, ​Club Rewind

6/12/15-4/25/17

-Leaned how to watch of children and how to deal with them accordingly

-Worked in a team environment to be able to work efficiently in a timely
manner

-Able to adjust to certain uncalled events pertaining to children.

Splash Swimming Instructor, Community Programs-Club Rewind

-Organized swimming groups for children

-Maintained a safe and fun aquatic environment with a learning
experience.

-Cooperated with parents and informing them about their child’s
swimming capabilities.

Proficient in technology, can use Microsoft Office tools, very mature,
Adept in communication skills and group work, Works well with Children
and young adolescents, can speak up to 3 languages.

Jon Cofield​ ​Christina Perez
Community Programs Manager Community Programs Director

123-456-7890 123-456-7890

Cover Letter

Houston Methodist
6565 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030

Dear Hirer,

I would like your consensus to work in your environment and learn about the medical field as I go
along and gather knowledge about nursing in the career.

This job has really interested me since I have become part of the medical field. I believe that with
my knowledge in the medical practices I can be a real benefit in nursing. I have always wanted to
be a person that would care for others and look after others rather than myself. I myself have taken
care of those that are younger and have become a role model to them.

I have also retained some medical knowledge back during my high school years and certified in
CPR training due to a program that I once took to obtain the license. Additionally, my family has
some medical back ground to them and have passed it on to me to become an even greater nursing
student.

I hope that we can soon arrange a meeting time and place to discuss all of this.

Sincerely,

John Le

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John Le
Professor Marxhausen
EDUC 1300
29 April 2017

Registered Nurse (RN)

Nursing has always been on my mind since I was young. Albeit, It has blown past my
mind during sometime during my high school years, but I have decided that being a Nurse Is
what I want to be when completing college. When I was younger, I saw my grandpa pass away
and It was tragic to think that at my current situation I could not do anything In helping him
prolong his life. It daunted onto me that If I wanted to be someone that could be of help, then I
would need to strive towards that path and do everything that I could to become that person. It
took me years to have a clear conscience of what I wanted to be when I grew up, but the
deciding factor was only fairly recently when I witnessed my uncle passed away in front of me
as I stood there helpless that It would take me to the right path and decide what I wanted to
become.

When searching for a job in the Nursing career, I had to find the personality to become
one. Taking the DWYA found that for me and told of the personality that would be required to
become a Nurse. Although some points in my personality do not align with the
recommendations of a Nurse, I plan to change that and try my hardest to work on that. My
DWYA assessment was a ISTP (Introversion, Sensing, Thinking, and Perception). Introversion
does suit my character, but that Is not a bad thing in the medical field. I believe that It would be
a great benefit to show myself some restraint when I need to. Sensing is more of seeing the
bigger picture of something which I think that I am adequate in. Thinking is being able to

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critically think and give a logical reasoning to a decision. I tend to do that because I think when I
am on my feet. Perception is the last on and It has a close relation to Sensing, and Thinking
because perception has to do with gathering information through the senses and interpreting
that information and organizing it. Most of these skills are required for a nursing career and the
like.

To become a Registered Nurse you have to be proficient in many areas. Some
requirements to be a nurse are a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), an associate’s
degree in Nursing (ADN), and/or a diploma from an approved nursing program. All of these
require time to complete. A BSN take around 4 years to complete and an ADN takes around 2-3
years. Certain skills are required to become a nurse like Critical-Thinking, Communication,
Compassion, Emotional Stability, Organizational, and Physical Skills.

A typical day in a Registered Nurse’s routine depends on the situations happening inside
the hospital. Registered Nurses can do many things like helping patients to taking calls. They are
on their feet all day responding to certain situations and also doing paper-work, record
patients’ medical histories and symptoms, administering patients’ medicines and treatments,
observe patients and record the observations, and operate and monitor medical equipment. A
nurse’s role can vary and range from many different things that require them to think of their
feet and to be on call to respond to anything that deems their assistance. From being a RN, they
can advance to different fields also like being a Clinical nurse or an anesthesiologist or a Nurse
practitioner. There are many requirements to be a Nurse, but all of this does not come without
some resentment to the career. Some things that I think I will dislike about the job will be the
hours that I have to work, Although it comes with the job It will take some time to get use to. I

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believe that I will enjoy most of the work if it means that I will be helping people and bring
them happiness and peace.

To be able to get this job I will have to work hard during my time at Lone Star and try to
get as many credits as possible here before I transfer to another university. I need to finish my
Associate of Science here and then transfer to another University to be able to further my
knowledge in the Medical Field. Big names in the Medical field are Houston Methodist in the
Cypress area and Memorial Hermann Medical Center. These hospitals are the biggest in the
area that can provide some insight to the what I want to be working on.

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Work Cited

"Registered Nursing." U​ .S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.​ Ed. Bureau O. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 17
Dec. 2015. Web. 31 Mar. 2017.

Career, Explore Health. "Registered Nurse (RN)." ​ExploreHealthCareers.org​. Explore Health
Career, 1 Jan. 2017. Web. 02 May 2017.

Schools, All Nursing. "RN Salary | Registered Nurse Salary Comparison." ​All Nursing
Schools.​ AllNursingSchools, 1 Jan. 2017. Web. 02 May 2017.