CHRISTINA CASTRO

CAREER CHOICES PROJECT

NURSING

American Nurses Association California Vision Statement: providing resources and leadership for

nurses to shape the nursing profession and health care today and for the future.

Mission Statement: is to advance the quality of health care and the ethical practice of nursing in contemporary society through legislation, regulation, and policy advocacy.

1911-Present

IS THERE A UNION? HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN THERE?

Expanded its servicesPublished a vast collection of material on nursing

practice and the professionEstablished a code of professional nursingDeveloped and instituted the means for registered

nurses to be credentialed in areas of specializationBecame legislatively involved to advance the nursing

profession so that the roles, duties and practice areas of nursing are respected in the world today.

WHAT HAS IT BEEN ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH?

Between 2010 and 2020 the employment of registered nurse is expected to grow 26%

Growth will occur because of technological advancements, a greater number of health problems to be treated, and the baby boomer population who will demand more healthcare services.

WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK FOR THIS CAREER IN THE NEXT SEVERAL

YEARS?

Educate patients and the public about various health conditions

Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

Some nurses promote healthcare to the public

COST: -TIME A nurses job is very time consuming but has a very great reward.

WHAT TYPES OF GOODS AND SERVICES WOULD THIS CAREER

PRODUCE AND AT WHAT COST TO YOU?

Nurses are in high demand where ever you live.Most get relocated because they want a higher salary.

Is there a chance that technology would take over this job? Technology will advance but there will always be high

demand for humans in this career because there are many tasks that can not be done by technology.

IS THERE A CHANCE THAT THIS JOB WOULD GET OUTSOURCED OR MOVED TO A

DIFFERENT LOCATION THAT MAY LEAVE YOU LAID OFF OR RELOCATED?

“You can’t be as choosey as in the past, You’re thankful for what you’re given.”

In the past most were offered five or six jobs out of nursing school but in present times one can be lucky to get one or two.

The reason they are paid this way is because of the high demand that nurses play in the heath care field.

Lowest 10% earns $44,190.

Median earns about $65,000.

Top 10% earns more than $95,000

Advancement?Can get advanced with

more experience and more education

The more qualified you are the more you get paid.

IS THERE A LOT OF COMPETITION IN THIS CAREER? WHAT IS THE AVERAGE

WAGE?

EducationBSN takes 4 years AND takes 2 yearsHAVE to pass the

National Council Licensure Examination

Important Qualities Critical-thinking

skillsCompassionOrganizational skillsPatienceSpeaking skills

WHAT TRAINING/EDUCATION IS REQUIRED?

CHEF

American Culinary Federation organization based on promoting the professional image of

American chefs worldwideFounded in 1929 in New York City

Its primary goal is to help present and future chefs have the recourses and the education to fulfil their careers

In April of 2013, students of the Culinary institute of America walked out and protested that the schools standards were lowered and that they needed to enforce in new standards.

(Dress code, Applicants required to have work experience)

IS THERE A UNION? HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN THERE AND WHAT HAS IT BEEN

ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH? ANY CONFLICTS?

Between 2010-2020 it is projected that there will be little to no change in the profession.

There may be a decrease in numbers of employed restaurant chefs as a result of restaurants wanting to lower costs to them.

In 2010 there was about 100,000 chefs and in 2020 there is projected to be 99,000 chefs ; DECREASE

WHAT IS THE JOB OUT LOOK IN THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS?

Chefs supervise the rest of the cooking staffMake sure that the food is fresh Plan menusHire, train, and mentor other cooks

By becoming a chef the cost to me is the time and money that I am going to invest in my profession, but if I invest in the right ways ill be able to advance to a higher position and make more money doing something that I like to do.

WHAT TYPES OF GOODS AND SERVICES DOES IT PRODUCE AND AT WHAT COST

TO YOU?

Chefs work: Restaurants Hotels Privet house holds Many more…

The job couldn’t be outsourced but you can be moved or relocated to a different location.

Some may be laid off in a result of the business owner having to cut costs to make a profit.

Some one can be relocated to a location that is in high demand for a chef or that have a higher pay.

IS THERE A CHANCE THAT THIS CAREER COULD BE OUTSOURCED OR MOVED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION

THAT MAY LEAVE YOU LAID OFF OR HAVING TO RELOCATE?

Technology will not take this job but it will help chefs prepare the meals faster and more efficient.

Electric laser cutter Mobile heat plate Electric stove Electric supplies etc.

IS THERE A CHANCE THAT TECHNOLOGY COULD SOMEDAY TAKE THIS CAREER

AND RENDER YOU NO LONGER NEEDED?

In the upcoming years job opportunities will be best for chefs and head cooks with several years of work experience

Job competition is increase in work places such as upscale restaurants, hotels, and casinos.

Important skills to increase chances of obtaining a job: Business skills Creativity Leadership skills Sense of taste and smell

IS THERE A LOT OF COMPETITION IN THIS CAREER?

Lowest 10% = $23,260Median % = $41,000Top 10% = $80,000

The level of pay for chefs and head cooks varies greatly by region and employer.

The more experienced the higher the position; Start as a cook and then move to head chef

The pay scale is this way because of the places that higher the chefs. Example: 1 star restaurant = less pay, 5 star restaurant =

highest pay.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WAGE FOR SOMEONE IN THIS CAREER? IS THERE A

CHANCE OF ADVANCEMENT?

Culinary school: to get a degreeCurriculum:

French culinary techniques knife skills sauce and stock preparation how to identify quality food products and facts about

seasoningsDiversity: Different cultures food Experience: Continuing to improve their skills and

keep up with what's in trend.

1-5 years to finish all schooling and begin working on their own

WHAT TRAINING/EDUCATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CAREER?

PRINCIPAL

The National Association of Secondary School PrincipalsFounded in 1916Mission: promotes excellence in middle level and high school

leadership through research-based professional developmentAccomplishments:

Promoting high professional standards Focusing attention on school leaders' challenges Providing a "national voice" for school leaders Building public confidence in education Strengthening the role of the principal as instructional leader

“there is a problem with the school system in the US, and it starts with the teachers, and the ones in charge.”

Test scores are far below and overseas

IS THERE A UNION CONNECTED TO THIS CAREER? HOW LONG HAS IT BEEN THERE AND WHAT HAS IT BEEN ABLE TO ACCOMPLISH? HAS IT HAD ANY

PROBLEMS IN RECENT MEMORY?

Projected to grow by 10% between 2010-2020.

The number principals is expected to expand because the number of students is projected to increase by 5%.

Go from about 237,000 to about 260,000 principals

employment growth will vary by locations

WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK FOR THIS CAREER OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL

YEARS?

It would produce a person that students can go to is they need anyone to talk to if they need help or advice on a situation

The cost would be the time and money that one will invest on the education to earn the degree for becoming a principal.

What the job consists of: Ensure that staff have the tools and resources they need to

do their jobs effectively Discipline students and help teachers manage students’

behavior Meet with parents and teachers to discuss students’

progress and behavior Much more..

WHAT TYPES OF GOODS OR SERVICES WOULD THIS CAREER PRODUCE AND AT

WHAT COST TO YOU?

Every school needs a principal so they are going to be in demand.

This job can not get outsourced in the result that the number of students is projected to increase.

One can get relocated to another location if they are not doing a good enough job of running the school or if they wish to seek better benefits or get promoted to a principal position that has a higher pay.

IS THERE A CHANCE THAT THIS CAREER COULD BE OUTSOURCED OR MOVED TO A DIFFERENT LOCATION

THAT MAY LEAVE YOU LAID OFF OR HAVING TO RELOCATE?

“Technology will not replace humans”Humans will always have a place in this world.

Principals will always be needed to run the school and preform the duties that need to be done.

Technology will only have an impact on how the school is operated

Many schools, including ours, are going electronic based.

Competition? There is projected to be a 4% increase in competition of

people that want to become principals

IS THERE A CHANCE THAT TECHNOLOGY COULD SOMEDAY TAKE THIS CAREER

AND RENDER YOU NO LONGER NEEDED?

Lowest 10% = earn less than $58,300.Median % = earn around $86,970.Top 10% = earn more than $129,480

The more schooling that you have the more advanced the position one will have: Most gain work experience and work as a teacher while

they earn their in master’s degree in education leadership or education administration

An assistant principal can advance to become a principal. Some principals advance to become superintendents.

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE WAGE FOR SOMEONE IN THIS CAREER? IS THERE A

CHANCE OF ADVANCEMENT?

Principals often must have a master’s degree in education leadership or education administration.

6 years for full masters degree

Programs prepare future principals prepare and manage budgets set goals and carry out plans to meet them work with parents and the community.

Important qualities: Communication skills Critical thinking skills Decision making skills People skills Problem solving skills

WHAT TRAINING/EDUCATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS CAREER?

GainsLeading voice in the

fight against childhood hunger and obesity

Latest in Industry Trends (workshops and seminars)

Representation in Competitions

LossesPeople who owe

$25,000 in student loans can expect to pay around $150 a month.

People who owe $50,000 will make payments up to $450 a month.

AMERICAN CULINARY FEDERATION

GainsEnhanced

Purchasing Power (supplies)

Career SupportAccess to Resources

& Best Practices for Principals

Losses$2,037,124 a year

alone to provide the services in California

Because of low test scores the union is spending an extra 10 million on studies to figure out why.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

Gains Stay up-to-date on

the news & issues affecting nurses

Discover professional opportunities (job openings)

Connect with Fellow ANA Member Nurses

Enhance and extend leadership skills

Lossesup to 766,000

health care related jobs could be lost by 2021 as a result of the 2% of Medicare spending by the Budget Control Act of 2011.

AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA

http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/news/news/2012-09-12-report-health-care-job-losses.page

http://bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htmhttp://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/About/Services/ACF/Abou

t/Services/

http://eater.com/archives/2013/07/11/culinary-schools-pros-cons.php

http://bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/chefs-and-head-cooks.htm

http://www.principals.org/

WORK CITED