Samantha Elhelbawi

NURSE

SURGEON

Holland Code• My Holland Code is ISR• I think I am an investigative person because I like to figure

things out and use different tools to find things. I am more of a scientific, intellectual person.

• I would also say I am a social person because I cooperate well with others and get along with everyone. I also am a very helping and supporting person and I care about other peoples wants and needs.I also have a realistic personality because I like to do things hands on. I am very practical and I like to use different ideas and plans.

• For an investigative Holland code the jobs that I'm most interested in are, pediatricians, surgeons, general doctors, and anesthesiologists.

• For a social Holland code the jobs that I'm most interested in are, nursing, physicians assistants, and emergency medical technicians.

Holland Code

• For a realistic Holland code the jobs I am most interested in are, Nursery workers, cardiovascular technicians, and detectives.

The jobs listed for my Holland code actively reflect on my personality because I feel that I would be able to enjoy these jobs and since I am a hands on active person jobs like these would benefit me.

NURSE• JOB DESCRIPTION- • Registered Nurses treat patients; educate patients, and the

public about various medical conditions. They also have to provide medical support to the patient’s family. They record patient’s family histories and symptoms and help perform test and analyze data. RN’s teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injuries, explaining post treatment home care needs; diet, nutrition, and exercise programs. RNs establish a care plan or contribute to an existing plan. Plans may include numerous activities, such as giving medication, including careful checking of dosages and avoiding interactions, starting, maintaining, and discontinuing iv lines for fluid, medication, blood, and blood products, administering therapies and treatments, observing the patient and recording those observations, and consulting with physicians and other healthcare clinicians

SKILLS REQUIRED• Excellent People Skills-• you provide care for people from all ages and different backgrounds and

you should be able to help people with their needs and wants.• Good Communication and Observation-

Nurses have to be very good at communicating and observing. They have to be good at listening and talking to people. You always have to be constantly alert to see if there are any changes in the patients care or health.

• Ability to awnser questions and offer advice-• You must be able to awser the patients questions and share your

knowledge and skills. You have to also alert the family and friends and be able to awnser their questions.

• Dealing with Emotionally charged situations-• You have to be able to manage stress and play a key part in helping the

patients and their families go through crisis.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• There are three different paths in receiving a nursing degree. You can either get associates, bachelors, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Individuals must obtain a nursing license by taking an examination board. People who which to become an advanced practice nurse, specialist, nurse anesthetist and etc must have a master’s degree in nursing. BSN programs offered by many different colleges and universities take about 4 years to complete. ADN programs offered by junior and community colleges take about 2 to 3 years to complete. Individuals who complete a bachelor's degree receive more training in areas such as communication, leadership, and critical thinking, all of which are becoming more important as nursing practice becomes more complex. A bachelor's degree offer more clinical experience in nonhospital settings. A bachelor's or higher degree is often necessary for administrative positions, research, consulting, and teaching

SALARY

• Median annual wages of registered nurses were $62,450 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $51,640 and $76,570. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $43,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $92,240.

• Overall job opportunities for registered nurses are expected to be excellent, but may vary by employment and geographic setting.

• Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, much

faster than the average for all occupations.

SURGEON

• NATURE OF THE WORK: Surgeons diagnose illnesses and prescribe and administer treatment for people suffering from injury or disease. Physicians examine patients, obtain medical histories, and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests. They counsel patients on diet, hygiene, and preventive healthcare.

• Surgeons specialize in the treatment of injury, disease, and deformity through operations. Using a variety of instruments, and with patients under anesthesia, a surgeon corrects physical deformities, repairs bone and tissue after injuries, or performs preventive surgeries on patients with debilitating diseases or disorders.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• The path to practicing as a physician requires 8 years of education after high school and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency in all states.

• Formal education and training requirements for physicians are among the most demanding of any occupation. 4 years of undergraduate school, 4 years of medical school, and 3 to 8 years of internship and residency. A few medical schools offer combined undergraduate and medical school programs that last 6 or 7 years rather than the regular 8 years.

SALARY

• The job outlook is expected to grow very much and is a better field then most occupations.

• Job opportunities should be very good especially in low income and rural areas.

• Employment for surgeons is expected to grow 22 percent from 2008 to 2018.

• Opportunities for individuals interested in going into this field are looking very good and are expected to grow.

• Earnings of surgeons are among the highest out of any occupation. According to the Medical Group Management Association's Physician Compensation and Production Survey, median total compensation for physicians varied by their type of practice. In 2008, physicians practicing primary care had total median annual compensation of $186,044, and physicians practicing in medical specialties earned total

median annual compensation of $339,738.

Who Will Hire Me?• John Hopkins Hospital:• 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore MD 21205• http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings

• New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell:• 630 West 168th Street

New York, NY10032 • http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/new-york-presbyterian-hospital-6210024

• Mayo Clinic:• 200 S. W. First Street• Rochester, MN 55905-0002• http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/mayo-clinic-5000000

Reaction to Shadowing Experience

• I enjoyed my shadowing experience and I really do believe that I would like to go into Nursing. My Mentor Rose Caruso works with the cancer patients on the urology floor and is a registered nurse. She graduated college with a bachelors degree and always wanted to go into nursing.

• Her starting salary was 60,000 and she gets 4 weeks of paid vacation 8 holidays and 4 personal days. Rose says the most needed skill in nursing in communication. She says the job can get very emotional and you can become attached to your patients but she enjoys what she does. The worst thing about her job is the paperwork and the best thing about her job is her patients.

• I really liked this experience because it got me to see how the job is and how hard it can be. I liked the way things were done and it was what I expected. Nursing looks like an enjoyable job because you get to help save lives and that’s the type of career I would like to pursue.