Career Research Project

Health Science- Nursing

• Practical Nursing
• Pediatric Nursing
• Dermatology Nurse

Practical Nurse

• Duties- paperwork: records and medical histories, administer injections and medications, observing and recording vitals
• Skills needed- physically fit, basic computer and math skills, social skills
• Education/ Training- Training programs required along with clinical instruction; must pass exam

Practical Nurse Continued...

• Working Conditions- office, hospital, specialized center
• Typical Hours- 8-5, Monday-Friday
• Occupational Trend- increase 16% each year
• Salary- In Indiana, between $40,064 and $48,874
• Preparation- Science and match classes, possibly vocaional classes

Pediatric Nursing

• Duties- paperwork, assist doctors, check vital signs, draw blood
• Skills Needed- physically fit, patience, enjoy children
• Education/Training- Bachelor degree in nursing, also pass additional test, NCLEX

Pediatric Nursing Continued...

• Working Conditions- busy, chaotic; hospitals, offices
• Typical Hours- 8-5, Monday- Friday
• Occupational Trend- Increase 34% 2015-2022
• Salary in Indiana- between $59,000 and $90,000
• Preparation- Babysit, vocational, math/science classes

Dermatology Nurse

• Duties- assisting dermatologist, screenings, research
• Skills Needed- vision, gentleness, tolerance
• Education/Training- bachelor in nursing, pass dermatology certification exam

Dermatology Nurse Continued...

• Working Conditions- On your feet, personal, offices or hospitals
• Typical Hours- Monday-Friday, 8-5
• Occupational Trend- 22% increase between 2015 and 2018
• Salary in Indiana- $30,000-$75,000 yearly
• Preparation- Anatomy, upper math and science classes, vocational health programs

Compare

• Bachelor's degree & further certification
• Offices or hospitals
• On your feet
• Medical

Contrast

• Different focuses
• Certifications
• Patients
• Settings
• Tasks