Industrial occupations

As part of the course requirements in AUTI 100, Basic Automotive Service, I chose an article titled “How Innovation Has Changed The Job Of An Auto Repair Technician.” This article was published in The Washington Post on May 26, 2013 and was written by Sarah Halzack. The article discusses major changes over the last few years and also eludes to how there are going to be numerous, rapidly continuing changes over the coming years in the job requirements of an auto mechanic. One of the first changes is that what was once known as an “auto mechanic” has evolved into being an “auto technician” requiring much more skill the in use of computers to diagnose. The next change discussed that I was interested in, is that the demand for highly skilled and specialized auto technicians is growing rapidly as well as the demand for less skilled, routine auto maintenance workers. The last area in this article that interested me was how the demand for continuing education is becoming more of a requirement, with certification being necessary. The article I chose was basically about a job training facility in Washington D.C. called Excel Institute, that trains attendees in auto repair. When traditionally thinking about auto mechanics, some may possibly think of the old nickname of “grease monkey”, or someone who would work on all aspects of fixing or maintenance of cars and trucks. I find it fascinating how the job of a mechanic has changed from being primarily “mechanical” to being…

Nurses Registered, and Licensed When I chose the registered nurse career path, it wasn 't just a quick decision. The licensed practical nurse is what caught my attention. Nurses take on extensive responsibilities when walking through the doors of any medical facility. The educational requirements of a licensed practical nurse are very demanding. You must receive a certification from an accredited licensed practical nurse program, typically from a college. Courses seen in licensed…

Physician Assistant: The requirements to become a physician’s assistant includes earning a master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program. After earning your bachelor’s degree and having healthcare-related work experience, you then need to apply to a physician assistant program, which usually is around 2 years. After earning your master’s degree, you need to become licensed to become a physician assistant. To become licensed, you must pass the Physician Assistant National…

impart education and easily understood definitions. RNs teach patients as well as their families how to manage illness, injury, and death. When it is all said done after discharge. They explain medication dosage and administration, range of motion exercises, and any home health care that is needed when leaving the medical facility. Registered nurses perform such a wide variety of tasks that they are often spread thin and in turn work in a very stressful work environment. The work environment…

Costs of Staffing Model The expense of staff with in the operating room is dispersed through a complex calculation of surgical minutes multiplied by productivity standard factor. Staffing for every operating room is charged to the patient or patients insurance by total time in the OR suit, known as units of service (minutes). Staffing costs are calculated based on units of service and productivity standard formula. Cost for staffing changes daily based on units of service adjusting the factor…

Nurse Practitioner: A Difficult but Rewarding Profession The Affordable Care Act has mandated that everyone in the United States obtain health insurance. Unfortunately, with such a large number of people seeking care, the health care system isn’t able to accommodate them all. Advances in technology have caused an increase in the overall population by aiding people to live longer with multiple comorbidities. Numerous patients are of advanced age and are sicker than ever before, creating a strong…

I never dreamed I would become a CRNA because I always thought I would become a computer engineer. I came to America at age 13 in 2003. I was a very studious young child who graduated both middle school and high school with excellent grades. My excellent grades in high school gave me opportunity in choosing between full scholarships between two schools. Unfortunately, I was also an illegal immigrant, and had to decline both offers because I did not possess a green card which would have made me…

High school is almost over and my plan to join the workforce is rapidly approaching; So I can earn a decent amount of money so I may save for my college tuition I am already working at Garden Deli. This is not my dream job however. I hope to go to Ab -Tech for nursing, then continue to Lenoir-Rhyne University for a major in Athletic Training. I’ve always wanted to join the medical field because it’s a clean and sanitary job; Also I would love to help professional athletes recover from…

Registered Nurse with Over Twenty Years of Experience There have been many changes in the nursing profession throughout the years. The best way to learn about these changes is to talk to an experienced nurse. We were honored to have had the opportunity to interview a registered nurse with over twenty years of experience. Iris Rosario has worked as a Registered nurse for 50 years. She has worked at many different hospitals. She graduated from Bellevue Hospital, New York in 1962. She has high…

To me, being a nurse is more than a job or career. It is a continuous learning process that I am willing to take on each day, to embrace life changing events and miracles. Touching the lives of others whether the help is gratitude or remains unnoticed, the pride I hold in saying “I’m going to be a nurse” is unmeasurable. Nursing is more than a profession of integrity and compassion; it’s a privilege to be responsible for someone else. My pursue in nursing, first initiated when I was young and my…