student interview

[mlgriesmar]

I am in a medical class in school and we have an assignment to interview a health care professional in a field we would like to go into. I am interested in going into nursing, so I'm looking for someone to answer these questions for me. I am interested in all aspects of nursing so I don't mind what your specialty is. Thank you for taking the time, I really really appreciate it (:

1. Please describe your educational background, including any post-graduate work, certifications, registrations, or licensure that you have completed.

2. Where are you employed and what is your job title?

3. What do you like the most about your job?

4. What are your direct responsibilities?

5. What hours do you usually work? Do you take call?

6. What do you like least about your job?

7. What type of professional development do you do? Is this usually for job advancement or license renewal?

8. How do you keep your license current?

9. What physical demands does your job have, if any?

10. What hazards may be included in your job?

11. What salary could a new graduate expect to make in your profession?

12. What fringe benefits do you have with your job? (vacation time, sick days, paid professional training, etc.)

13. What types of advancements could a person pursue in this occupation?

14. What advice would you give to someone considering this occupation as a career?

15. Knowing what you do now, what would you do differently in your career?