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Career Research Worksheet

Hailey Dexter
EDUC 1300
Marxhausen
02 November,2017


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


Please add spacing to this document and type your answers under the questions below. Be sure to highlight your
answers in yellow so I can identify your information quickly.


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 be a 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.usnursing.com/

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? https://www.americannursetoday.com/

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. The field
of discipline would be travel nursing

b. Identify a specific position or title in the field/discipline (for example, an elementary
school teacher or body work repair mechanic). I want to work in the women’s health
area

c. Identify two related positions in a similar or related field/discipline in which you may be
interested (for example, a day care worker and college instructor or machine repair and
certified dealer service manager). Two positions that are similar are Family health and
pediatrics.


5. Knowledge /Training:

a. List the minimum education required. Well depending on the degree, you want you can go
for two years and get an Associates and be a LVN or if you want to go for four years and get
a Bachelors.

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? NCLEX-RN is a test you take to
become a certified nurse.

c. List the majority of the skills needed to be successful in this job. You need to be caring,
compassionate and you need be able to listen and hear people out, you have to be good
with making decisions.

d. How many years of experience are required to work in this career? Well it depends on
where you apply.



6. Salary/Earnings:

a. List the hiring (starting) salary range. Currently they are going for $26.50 for an hour on
starting salary.

b. What is the average salary (not the highest)? The highest us around $38.00.







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 job outlook is increasing by
15%. Which is above average so this is a safe field to go into.

b. List the availability of this career in the market area of Houston, and Texas in general,
and/or other states in which you are interested in working. Availability is high anywhere you
go or look there is at least five job listing.

c. Can this an international career choice? Explain why or why not. Yes, depending on where
you want to work you need to take a certification test for that specific area.

8. Daily Activities:
a. What do people in this field or job do? In at least 10 complete sentences in your own
words, (not a list) describe a typical day for this position. Be very thorough.
Nurses that have four years of education are called Bachelor of Science nurse. Also, the
companies who hire these nurses prefer them to have at least two years’ experience in that
department they are perusing a job in. These nurses are very common to find around any
hospital or doctors’ offices. These nurses usually make sure that the patients are care of.
Depending on the setting the nurses are the ones who assess the patient first and the
collect the information from the patients about their issues. Once the nurse has assessed
the patient they talk to the Doctor about the patient before the Doctor sees the patient.
The nurse helps the patient understand their treatment plan, if the nurse works in a
hospital this is where they will help the patient execute their treatment plan. The nurses job
is to assist the Doctor and help the patient. Overall it is a pretty Straight forward job. The
skills for this job are more complex than the average job.

9. Career and you (in complete sentences):
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. This career ties into my personality because I

have a very caring personality when it comes to taking care of people. My personality is a
natural care taker. The DWYA results weren’t very true to me so I do not take what it says
into consideration. Because it says I’d be interested in the assistance part of the medical
field like a tool preparation technician. I do not that would suit me at all. I would be
miserable doing something like that.
b. Why is this career significant to you? Why did you choose to go into this career? What
inspired you? This is significant to me because this is my dream job. I have always seen
myself as being a nurse. Nothing really inspired me it’s just been something I have always
wanted to do.
c. Describe how and why or why not this assignment altered or completely changed your
career path. This didn’t do anything to my opinion. At the end of the day nursing has always
been a dream of mine and I have done a lot of research on it.

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


“Entry-Level Registered Nurse (RN) Salary.” Entry Level Registered
Nurse (RN) Salary,
www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Registered_Nurse_(RN)/Hourly_R
ate/b6142914/Entry-Level.

“Summary.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics, www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm.

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, librarian, or career
counselor 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. Make a screenshot of the job posting to turn in with
this worksheet. Use the job posting to answer the following questions.

1. What is your intended career? A registered nurse with a Bachelor’s Degree. If you are not sure of a career
right now, choose one of interest to explore.

2. What is the title of the position? A RN for the birthing center

3. With what company/organization is this position? In a practice that is privately owned by a doctor.
Where is this position located? In Houston. Try to find a position in the area of the state or country where you
actually think you will be working.

4. a. What education/training is required for this position? Must have a RN or higher and 18 months of
experience and you must have a list of certifications.
b. Describe your plans to accomplish your education/training. To go to school and work in the rotation
classes.

5. a. How many years of previous experience are needed? You need 18 months of experience.
b. Describe your plans to gain the experience you need. Well it is hard for a new nurse to gain experience so
just applying and even doing interviews with people may get you a job.

6. a. What specific skills required for this position? You need to be to be competent and able to communicate
and help the birthing mothers.
b. Describe your plans to develop these skills. Become more of a listener and a soothing personality by
learning to keep calm myself.

7. Does the position list a salary, and if so…

a. What is the range? 60K-80K
b. What is the starting salary? 60 K
b. What is the average salary? 73K

8. What are three STRENGTHS (skills, knowledge and personal qualities) that you currently possess that can
help you be successful in this position? In at least 5 sentences, describe why these are strengths to this
position.
Three strengths you will need for this job are, compassion, patients, and the ability to comfort this mother.
You will need to compassion show the family you care for their needs. And patients because some people will
test you and you need to react in the proper manor. And it is important to know how to sooth a mother while
she is going through a very big and stressful time. And you will need be very good with time management.

9. What are three WEAKNESSES (personal traits that you currently lack) that can hamper or prevent your
success in this position? In at least 5 sentences, describe why these are weaknesses for this position AND how
you will improve upon these weaknesses. Three things I need to improve on are my compassion, my ability to
sooth someone, my organization. Compassion is something I don’t have much of because there are worse
things out there and people don’t realize their situation is not that bad, but I understand not every mother is
the same. My ability to comfort people is off and I do think it would be a good skill to have so that their
experience is great. My organization is something I need to improve on because I will be juggling multiple
people at once. And I will need to learn to always double check things before I do it.

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.) You have to have multiple certifications to have a job with this company.

11. Describe how certain you now are about pursuing a position in this career. I am absolutely sure I will apply
here in the future. I know many people who work here and they enjoy it.
12. Cite all the sources below in MLA format from which you obtained this information.

“Houston Nursing jobs in Houston, TX.” Houston Nursing jobs Houston, TX Jobs |
Glassdoor,
www.glassdoor.com/Job/jobs.htm?suggestCount=0&suggestChosen=false&clickSo
urce=searchBtn&typedKeyword=nursing%2Bjobs%2Bhouston&sc.keyword=nursi
ng%2Bjobs%2Bhouston&locT=C&locId=1140171&jobType=.

Location:
Houston, TX
Category: RN - Women's Services
Job Type: Part-Time
Work Shift: 7p-7a

Work Week: Varies

Job Summary
The RN II is a staff nurse, who as an experienced clinician functions at the Competent stage of Benner’s model of
clinical practice. The RN II provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently to a patient team which may
include patients with varied and complex needs. The RN II assumes leadership roles with progressive responsibility
including but not limited to participating in or leading unit and shared governance initiatives, serving as charge nurse
or preceptor to students or new employees, and possibly contributing to service line or hospital wide initiatives
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited Nursing School
Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) (or RN Diploma) required, Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
strongly preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
At least 18 months’ of Nursing experience required
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Registered Nurse with current Texas license
American Heart Association BLS
NRP by the end of the month following 7 months of hire/transfer date
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Must be able to perform skills and competencies as defined in orientation checklist and annual departmental
competency checklist if applicable
Basic computer skills
Must be able to write and speak effectively in English
Competencies, skills, training as listed according to applicable Nursing and HR policies and procedures

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.
Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or
seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics
protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

Company Profile

Houston Methodist West Hospital is committed to leading medicine in West Houston, Katy and
surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality,
personalized service and innovation. The growing campus offers nearly 200 beds, 16 operating rooms
and over 1300 employees, with access to the most innovative medical and surgical care available,
including robotic and minimally invasive surgery, full-spectrum heart care, state-of-the-art imaging, cancer
care, labor and delivery with a level II neonatal ICU, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics and sports
medicine, outpatient rehabilitation and 24/7 emergency services.

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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

Research & Planning

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

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.

_______ 3Developing rapport _______ 3Implementing decisions
_______ 3Being Sensitive _______ 3Cooperating
_______ 3Listening _______ 3Enforcing policies
_______ 3Conveying feelings _______ 3Being punctual
_______ 3Providing support for others _______ 3Managing time
_______ 2Motivating _______ 2Attending to detail
_______ 3Sharing credit _______ 3Meeting goals
_______ 2Counseling _______ 3Enlisting help
_______ 3Cooperating _______ 2Accepting responsibility
_______ 1Delegating with respect _______ 3Setting and meeting deadlines
_______ 2Representing others _______ 3Organizing
_______ 2Perceiving feelings, situations _______ 2Making decisions
_______ 3Asserting


Organization, Management & Leadership
Career Specific (REQUIRED SECTION)
The ability to supervise, direct and guide individuals and
groups in the completion of tasks and fulfillment of goals. The specific skills required for an entry-level job in my
chosen career. See job posting for ideas.
_______ 2Initiating new ideas
_______ 3Handling details _______ Being compassionate ___________________
_______ 2Coordinating tasks
_______ 1Managing groups _______ Paying attention to detail ________________
_______ 2Delegating responsibility
_______ 2Teaching _______ Listens well to others ___________________
_______ 2Coaching
_______ 2Counseling _______ Can communicate non-verbally ___________
_______ 2Promoting change
_______ 2Selling ideas or products _______ ____________________________________
_______ 3Decision making with others
_______ 1Managing conflict _______ ____________________________________

_______ ____________________________________

_______ ____________________________________

_______ ____________________________________

_______ ____________________________________

Ways I can develop my skills (REQUIRED SECTION):

Just become more open to listening and paying more attention to detail now so my brain is trained to do it then. ________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Dexter 1

Hailey Dexter
Marxhausen
1300
28 November 2017

Resume
What I have learned is the presentation of your resume is what matters. When you create
a resume, you want to be very conscious about what you put because the first 6 seconds is what
sells to the recruiter. It does not matter on your level of experience it is all about how you present
yourself, this article and video did teach me how to do so. It is important to not make the resume
so fluffy looking it will make it look like you are trying way too hard to impress. It is important
to keep your resume relevant and not put things from high school it is important to make sure
you are doing things actively now. Even though it can be hard to maintain a group to take part in
you can always make your own and put it down. The verbiage you use is something that is very
important like not using pronouns. I would never have figured that out I would have assumed to
use MLA style of writing. Don’t always go with the typical reference portion also. It was good to
read this because it did help give me some insight on how to do this.

Dexter 1

Hailey Dexter
Marxhausen
1300 EDUC
30 November,2017

Career Portfolio
I decided on this career because, I find it the most interesting job. I want to make sure I
am working a job I like. My parents always told me I would be a good nurse so that’s why I
chose to be a nurse. And I do have a weird talent to diagnose people with a proper illness I’ve
done it multiple times with family members. My Do What You are does not really accurately
represent me I feel it was not even close to what I am really like. It says I am quiet and that’s far
from the truth especially when you know me I can talk a lot. It does reflect me very well in the
fact that when you first get to know I’m like that. I take a while to warm up to people. When it
comes to decision making I can be indecisive. If I take a day to think about something I will
make a final decision. When it comes to shopping I will buy something out of impulse but when
I get home I rationalize why I don’t need whatever I bought. So, I try to stay away from buying
things.
My previous knowledge of this was very broad I have spent a lot of time looking this
career over in high school and I did a lot of projects with nursing. So, you could say I am an
expert. I think this helped fire my passion because I know what I’m getting myself into and I
always make sure I know what I am getting into. I won’t waste my time if I don’t know every
fact or detail about something. So, that’s why I think this job will fit my personality because it is
the same steps over and over and nothing is really changing. Yes, the medical advancements are
evolving but that’s normal to adapt to. This job is straight forward but yet it will always remain

Dexter 2

fun because you will always see new faces and you do not have to worry about getting fired
because there will always need big need for nurses. I would love to learn more about other
people and I think this is a perfect fit for me because I know I will be able to do that. I would
love to learn other things about the medical field that I don’t know now. I have always found that
stuff interesting and I look forward to constantly learning on the job.

The needed education and certification, you will need to attend college for four years. In
the first two years, you work on your basics which is your Associates of Science then you will
work on your Bachelor’s which is the training portion of your degree. During your bachelor’s
you will be required to do hands on training and you will need to complete all the hours before
you take your boards and state boards. Once you have completed all of those steps you can go
ahead and apply to a job anywhere you wish to work. Some of the offices/hospitals may require
extra certification.

Depending on the shift/office your hours will vary. If you work a hospital shift you
typically work 9am-9pm vice versa for the other shift. Personally, I would rather work at an
office because then it will be an 8am-5pm job and that is way more manageable for me. An
office job is way more structured you are aware of everything at all times and nothing really
changes. There are all a couple of different nursing positions. You can be a manager, or even be
on the business side of a hospital you can help run the hospital. Any nurse can typically work
different places if you’re in a hospital you can work labor and delivery one day or recovery and
post op the next day. I know I will like this job because it is very structured and I love things
with structure. My dislikes may be the hours if I decide to work in a hospital. I like my schedule
to stay the same pretty much all the time.

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The big employers of this job in Houston are Methodists they have expanded their
hospital’s all over Houston and they are constantly looking for nurses and they are supposed to
be the best company to work for as a nurse. Also, another big one for pediatrics is Texas
Children’s the are always hiring and they are supposed to me the best in Texas for pediatric care.

In the end, I believe this is the best fit for me and I know I will be able to enjoy this job.
It is a field that always has a demand for jobs the pay is decent and there are many options you
can explore. You don’t have to work in the same company there are options to hop around and
explore something different if you wish to do so.