Ashley+Mottice

Welcome to Ashley Mottice's page about being a = Registered Nurse =

A Registered Nurse (RN) holds a variety of different postions in various health care situations. Their scope of practice includes promoting health and taking care of individuals who may be sick or injured. They also have to consider a families emotions when dealing with patients, by acting as part of their support system. Recording signs and symptoms as well as diagnostic tests, medical history, operating medical mechinery, administering medications, and helping the patient follow a care plan are all part of a usual job description.

The average Nursing wage is $66,530 with a mean hourly wage of $31.99.

There are three typical educational paths to registered nursing—a bachelor's of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADN), and a diploma. BSN programs, offered by colleges and universities, take about 4 years to complete. ADN programs, offered by community and junior colleges, take about 2 to 3 years to complete. Diploma programs, administered in hospitals, last about 3 years. Generally, licensed graduates of any of the three types of educational programs qualify for entry-level positions as a staff nurse. There are hundreds of registered nursing programs that result in an ADN or BSN; however, there are relatively few diploma programs.(//Occupational Employment Statistics)//

There are many different work places availible for RN's. Hospitals, Physicians Offices, home health care, nursing care facilities, and employment services are the common places. Locations are throughout the country in every town.

Of the colleges there are 3 in which i would consider: University of South Florida, University of Florida, and Brevard Community College. For my personal choice i would pick BCC because it is close to home and extremely affordable compared to the other colleges. It is eventually availible for transfer to University of Central Florida for a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree just in case you decide to continue on with your education so you can recieve a higher paying job.

My interest in the Nursing career is helping people to my best ability. Unlike most people, I can deal with all the bodily fluids that are associated with this career and I think that I can offer alot in this field of practice. My passion is helping people out and im a for sure people person. I think that I could add brightness to each day in a facility. The money is certainly a factor in choosing this career as it is substantial and constantly gives you oppertunities to move up the chain.

Interview with Terry Baker, RN Infection Control
 * Do you like your job? **** Sometimes


 * Positives**** I get good hours and I have an office that I share with my bestfriend of 26 years.


 * Negatives**** I'm on call all the time so late night calls for information make sleep difficult, then it's hard to get up in the morning.


 * Job roles and titles**** RN in Infection Control. I see patients, diagnose the infection, sanitation, and computer organization.


 * Out of college/training that you had to go through, what was the most useful and what was the least useful skills/classes/etc.?****The most useful was the science labs and hands on training. The least useful, and almost useless was the prerequisites.


 * How much do you make? **** uncomfortable saying


 * Do you find it easy or hard to live off your salary?**** easy


 * Are you required to continue any training to retain your job? Yes, CPR


 * Do you find your field in high demand, not enough well qualified persons, or are there two many people within your field?**** not enough well qualified persons.


 * If you could go back to college and redo your career choice, would you? Why?**** yes because I would hope to find more joy in a different career.


 * Do you feel like you work too hard for your money for not enough? Absolutely too hard, but many people would say the same about their jobs.


 * Is your job versatile? Extremely. I have worked with babies in the nursery as well as in hiberbarracks.


 * How many hours do you work in a week?**** 40+, but no more than 50.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, //Occupational Employment Statistics, 2010-11 Edition//, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at [] (visited //March 02, 2011//).

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, //Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition//, Registered Nurses, on the Internet at @http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm (visited //March 02, 2011//).