Career Research Packet

Tallahassee Community College

By:_________Armani Hayes_____________________
Self-Directed Search
Go to the TCC’s Career Center Web site and Career Coach Career
Assessment.

Click HERE to take the assessment

You will take the 60-question detailed assessment. Once you have completed your assessment you will
list your top three traits:

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Once you have taken the assessment click the “View Career Matchers”
button. What is your top match?

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Myers Briggs

For this assignment you will visit the site: Take the Myers Briggs for free

You will record your Myers Briggs code here: __________________ISFJ____________________

Visit this site: https://www.16personalities.com/personality-types to learn more about your

personality code.

Notes:
Self-Assessment Reflection
Now that you have taken the SDS and the Myers Briggs assessments. You will then
type up a 1-page reflection double spaced. Cover what you have discovered about
yourself using the SDS and the Myers Briggs Assessments.

What did you learn about your career and your relationships? This needs to be at
least 300 words. (A 300-word essay is usually 15-20 sentences)

A nurse practitioner (NPS) is a registered nurse (RN) who possesses additional credentials such as a master's
degree, having graduated from a nurse practitioner program, and having obtained NPS certification. They offer
services to customers that are on par with those offered by medical professionals at the same level. NPs are
healthcare professionals who assess patients' health from a variety of angles, make medical and nursing
diagnoses, design and implement treatment plans, coordinate the delivery of health services to individuals,
families, and communities, and work to improve patients' quality of life by fostering a culture of health and
reducing the prevalence of disease and injury. In addition, NPs work to improve patients' quality of life by
coordinating the delivery of health services to individuals, families, and communities. By offering care that is
more all-encompassing and that is firmly rooted in nursing theory, nurse practitioners (NPs) have differentiated
themselves from the conventional model of medical practice. The surge in popularity can be attributed, in large
part, to the decreased costs associated with primary care as well as the improvements in patient outcomes. The
Myers-Briggs personality type ISFJ is one that does well in the setting of this particular workplace. Because of
the particular set of abilities and qualities that I possess, I believe that becoming a nurse practitioner would be
the most suitable profession for me to pursue. The fact that most of my boxes were either gold or blue provided
insight into both my personality and my perspective of the world. The findings backed up what I already knew
to be true, which is that becoming a nurse practitioner would be the most suitable career path for me.
Research a Career
Go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook Click on A to Z index, then use the
Search box to find your career.

Make sure you click on the tabs to answer the questions below:

1. What is the occupation are you researching?

Nursing

2. In your own words describe what someone in this occupation does?

Patients' care must be managed in a coordinated manner, and they must be offered primary as well as
specialty services as necessary.

3. List at least 3-5 duties.

The process of requesting diagnostic procedures including laboratory tests and imaging scans,
performing them, and analyzing the results of such tests. Diagnosing and treating both acute and
chronic health issues, such as diabetes, hypertension, infections, and trauma, is an important part of
modern medicine. Prescriptions for medications and treatments Having complete command of the
process of providing treatment to patients

4. Describe the working environment of this occupation including work area, typical hours, stress level,
etc.

Environments associated with the provision of medical treatment, such as hospitals, clinics, and
private practices. The great majority of nurse practitioners also work full-time jobs.

5. What training or college major(s) would be appropriate for someone entering this field?

To become a certified nurse practitioner, one must first earn either a master's degree in nursing or a
specialty certification in advanced nursing practice. In addition to that, they will be required to hold a
state license as well as a national certification.

6. List five personality/qualities a person should have for this profession?

Having empathy, being fluent in expression, having a positive attitude, being vivacious, and having a
zest for life are all characteristics of a life-loving person.

7. What is the entry-level salary? Or what do the lowest 10% make?

Less than $84,120

8. What is the average salary? Or median salary for this occupation?
$117,670 per year

9. What do the top 10% make?

More than $190,900

10. Is it a full-time job? Any special hours required like nights and weekends?

The vast majority of advanced practice registered nurses (and thus, their patients) are employed full-
time. The majority of APRNs are employed full-time at medical facilities like hospitals and clinics,
where they provide care to patients during typical business hours. In order to ensure that patients
receive treatment at all hours of the day and night, shift employees in healthcare facilities may be
asked to put in extra hours on nights, weekends, and holidays.

11. What is the projected employment outlook in this field?

In the year 2020, there will be a total of 220,300 jobs. Employment projections for the year 2030:
335,200

12. List 3 similar occupations

Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist Certified Nursing
Assistant

13. After researching your career are you still interested in this field? Why or why not?

I am quite intrigued by the prospect of working in this industry as an alternative to attending medical
school for several decades. You'll get the opportunity to hone a good deal of the expertise required to
become a physician.

14. What was the most important thing you learned about this career?

Requirements need to enter the field of nurse practitioner work.

Research a Major or Program
AA DEGREE – A student gets an Associate of Arts degree (AA) if they are planning to transfer. To
complete this assignment, you can use any university web site. If you are going to FSU type FSU
Academic Guide in the search engine and then click on Program Description for the
major, you are researching.
AS DEGREE – A student gets an Associate of Science (AS) degree if they are going directly to the
work world. If you are getting an AS degree, go to TCC’s main web page, hover the mouse over
academics and then click on Catalog. You will find a link on the left that says “Programs of Study” you
will find your AS degree on that list.

1. What is the major are researching?

Nursing

2. Limited access means that not everyone will be accepted into the major. So it is important
that you know if you major is limited access. Is this major limited access?

Yes

3. A prerequisite course is a required course needed to go to the next level. List your required
courses (prerequisites) to get in or admission requirements?
STA2023, "Introduction to Statistics," is required prior to participation. Allied Health Professionals'
General Chemistry (three European Credit Hours): CHM1030 and DEP2004 respectively. The
progression of human development from infancy to old age This class is equivalent to three hours
of credit each. The HUN1201 Course on Nutritional Science Anatomy and Physiology II
(BSC2086), 3 semester hours; Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (BSC2086L), 3 semester
hours; *3 credit hours; *MCB2004 General Microbiology*3 credit hours; *MCB2004L Microbiology
Laboratory*1 credit hours; *PSY2012 General Psychology*3 credit hours (or *SYG1000 Principles
of Sociology*3 credit hours or *SOP2002 Social Psychology*3 credit hours); *1 semester hour(s);
*3 credit hours; *MCB2004 General Microbiology*3 credit hours; *MCB2004L Microbiology
Laboratory*1 credit hours; *3 credit hours Microbiology Laboratory (MCB2004L) is a 3-hour
component of the General Microbiology (MCB2004) course (1 hour)
CGS1060, Fundamentals of Computing and the Web, comes highly recommended. 3.0 hours of
assigned schoolwork (s)

4. What is the minimum GPA requirement to get accepted to this major?

You need to complete all of your classes with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a
scale from 0 to 4.
5. Who would you contact person?

Dr. Lisa Garder, Program Director

6. What other additional information is there about this major?

Who is permitted to enroll at the school is determined by the office that is in charge of admissions. The
amount of time spent at the pre-professional level by a student is contingent upon the student's level of
education upon entry as well as their intended field of work. For admission to the professional level, it is
necessary for the student to fulfil all of the qualifications. Admission to the School of Nursing at Florida
A&M University is not automatically granted to students who are admitted to the university. Because of
several medical considerations, the establishment has an admittance policy that is quite restrictive.
Please refer to the "Special Admissions" section of the catalogue for further information. In order to be
admitted to the professional level of study at FAMU, one must first apply to the university and then be
accepted. In addition, one must satisfy the university's general education, Gordon Rule, and foreign
language requirements.