To be a registered nurse, I must graduate high school and undergo nursing programs offered in post secondary. The institution I picked for my training is the British Columbia Institute of Technology. They offer a 4-year program for the Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing that I will need in order to have the opportunity to take an exam provided by the nursing association. I personally like this institution because the buildings are aesthetic and it is much closer to my home than other establishments. Going to school here in B.C. is essential for me because I need watch over and take care of my parents and older brother as they start aging. The thought of being far away from them is awful. This occupation requires a great amount of physical activity. Throughout a shift, I am expected to be on my feet, standing, bending, and lifting. I will need strength to help the patients, endurance for dealing with them, as well as good communication skills to present information to the doctors or their family members. I must be organized because I am in charge of keeping the patient’s records and files. Those who have finished their training, passed the test administered by the nursing association, and are twenty one years old or older, can become a nurse. Preparation is a vital element in becoming …show more content…
New full time RNs can expect to earn around $44,000 and with experience, they can earn twice as much as what they started with. Managers or administrators, on the other hand, generally earn more because they have a higher education level and more experience. On the topic of managers and administrators, there is a sample career path a nurse can use to upgrade their positions. A step above being a registered nurse is a head nurse. They require several years of training and experience and possibly a master’s degree. The highest level, an educator, definitely requires a master’s degree. They educate nurses and staff members and can earn up to $90,000 a year. Full time RNs have paid holidays, dental and vision insurance, health and retirement benefits. My experience as a nurse will vary with my education, position, and location of my