HUMAN SERVICES CAREER RESEARCH

TRUE COLORS

• My test results show that I am a planner
• It will benefit me in my career because I will be organized and get the job done
• I think it's accurate because I am a practical person
• I like to be organized and stay on task

CAREER

TASK/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with a variety of patients
• Observing and recording patient behavior
• Consulting with physicians and healthcare professionals
• Establishing treatment plans, operating medical equipment
• Performing diagnostic tests

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 30 hour residency requirement
• 36 credit hours of nursing courses

WORK HOURS/ ENVIRONMENT

• Medical and surgical hospital environments
• Physicians offices, home health care services
• Nursing care facilities
• 8,10,12 hour shifts

PAY SCALE

• Lowest: $44,970
• Highest: $96,630
• Average: $69,110
• Monthly Income: $5,759

NEEDS/ WANTS

• A want is something you would like to have but its not a necessity
• A need is something you have it have to survive
• A wants is a sports car, fine jewelry , and fine houses
• A need is shelter, food, and clothing

MONTHLY BUDGET

• Place to live: $505
• Food: $150
• Transportation: $600
• Clothing: $250
• Entertainment: $200

MONTHLY BUDGET

• Bills: $600
• Left Over: $2,002.20

SHOPPING LIST

• Cereal
• Milk
• Ramen noodles
• Chicken
• Frozen meals

SHOPPING LIST

• Cleaning supplies
• Bread
• Eggs
• Snacks
• Water

BUDGET REFLECTION

• Based on my budget I realized I didn't have enough money to do what I want
• I spent most of my money on a place to live, bills, and transportation
• I was able to cut back in food, clothing, and entertainment