TOPIC:
This paper will be on registered nurse. This paper is about helping you research, learn and write about specific elements of
healthcare worker’s career that you want to pursue.
FORMAT:
The required format is APA 6th ed.
New Times Roman, 12-point font
One inch margins
Double spaced
Left justification
No lists, bullets, graphics, tables or pictures
paragraphs only
REFERENCE PAGE:
o Do not use wikipedia
o Use credible sources
o Indicate the exact source of the specific information used in the paper by citing all references on the reference page.
o Only references cited in the paper with in text citations are to be included on the reference page.
o Include a minimum of six different sources of information (books, professional journal articles, electronic sources, websites, etc.).
o No Plagiarism!
CONTENT OF PAPER:
I. JOB DESCRIPTION
Describe the care/service provided by the healthcare professional, (used correct APA
ciations)
Describe the limits of authority and responsibility legislated “scope of practice” for
this health care career. (used correct APA citations)
Describe the “Code of Ethics” for this health care occupation (used correct APA
citations)
III. EMPLOYMENT
What is the job availability for this profession? (using correct APA citations)
Growth trends in the field (using correct APA citations)
Number of jobs advertised locally for example in the Sunday Herald or other
publication (using correct APA citations)
Is experience required? explain (using correct APA citations)
Salaries – Entry level and with experience (using correct APA citations)
Advancement Opportunities, with or without additional education (using correct APA
citations)
IV. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Local/State/National Professional Organizations (cost to join as a student) (using
correct APA citations)
Professional journals with address and cost. (using correct APA citations)
Are Continuing Educational Units (CEUs) required for this profession? If so how
many and how often (using correct APA citations)
Describe ways that members of a professional organization can gain continuing education
requirements and earn CEUs (using correct APA citations)
