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An Essay About Being A Registered Nurse

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Two careers that I found appealing and researched are Actor and Registered Nurse. I have always had these two careers in mind. I have some experience in acting and know what that i'm capable of doing it. My friend’s mom is a registered nurse and she told me that I would most likely enjoy being a nurse. These careers require similar skills. The first career I research was Actor. The job title “Actor” can be very versatile. There are voice actors, live performance actors, character actors, stage actors and then film and television actors but they all have some general job descriptions. An actor must research when and where auditions are. They must also spend time preparing for the audition. Actors must also learn lines and rehearse for their parts. An actor should be able to take directions well. Actors should be able to analyze their character and bring that character to life. Along with analyzing their character they must learn the relationship between their role and other …show more content…

Registered nurses are required to work with a variety of patients, observe and record patient behavior and symptoms, administer medication and keep inventory of nursing supplies. Registered Nurses also need to establish a plan to treat patients, evaluate tests, help diagnose patients, inform patients and family members of health plans and health organizations. One of the most important job duties of a registered nurse is to ensure a friendly and safe environment for patients. Some skills needed to be a registered nurse are communicate effectively, critical thinking, ability to perform job duties under stress, flexibility, aspiration to continually learn on the job, ability to work well with other and have attention to detail. Some educational requirements to become a registered nurse are a ADN or BSN (associates degree in nursing, Bachelor degree in nursing). The median income for registered nurses is anywhere between 66,640 and

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