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Occupation #1

Nurse midwives

2012 Median Pay

$96,460 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Masters degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

151,400

Job Outlook, 2012-22

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020

31% (much faster than average)

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annual pay for this
occupation?

47,600
Take and record patients medical histories and symptoms
and set up plans for patients care or contribute to existing
plans. Perform physical exams. Observe patients and
diagnose various health problems. Perform and order
diagnostic tests and analyze results. Give patients
medicines and treatments. Consult with doctors and other
health care professionals as needed. Operate and monitor
medical equipment. Conduct research.
Education: nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, and
nurse practitioners must earn a masters degree from an
accredited program. The programs include classroom
education and clinical experience. An APRN must
become a licensed registered nurse before pursuing
education in one of the advanced practiced roles.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: In

states that recognize some or all of the roles, APRN
must have a registered nursing license, complete an
approved graduate- level program, and pass a national
certification exam.

Important Qualities (only what is bold):

Communication skills. Critical thinking skills.
Compassion. Detailed oriented. Interpersonal skills.
Leadership skills. Resourcefulness.

$89,600

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Occupation #2

Critical care nurses

2012 Median Pay

$65,470

Entry-Level Education

Associates degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

2,711,500

Job Outlook, 2012-22

19% (Faster than average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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526,800

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Employment, 2012: 6,000

Projected Employment, 2022: 7,700
Change in Percent: 29
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 1,700

Record patients medical histories and symptoms.

Administer patients medicines and treatments. Set up
plans for patients care or contribute to existing plans.
Observe patients and record observations. Consult with
doctors and other healthcare professionals. Operate and
monitor medical equipment. Help perform diagnose tests
and analyze results.
Education: students take courses in anatomy,
physiology, microbiology, chemistry, nutrition,
psychology and other social and behavioral sciences, as
well as liberal arts.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: To

become a nurse you must graduate from an approved
nursing program and pass the national council
licensure Examination, or NCLEX-RN.

Important Qualities (only what is bold)

Critical thinking skills
Compassion
Detailed oriented
Emotional stability
Organizational skills
Physical stamina
Speaking skills

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$65,470

Occupation #3

Veterinarian

2012 Median Pay

$84,460

Entry-Level Education

Doctoral or professional degree

On-the-Job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

70,300

Job Outlook, 2012-22

12% (as fast as average)

Employment Change,
2012 - 2020
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occupation

8,400

Employment, 2012: 2,711,500

Projected Employment, 2022: 3,238,400
Change in Percent: 19
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 526,800

Examine animals to diagnose their health problems.

Diagnose and treat animals for medical conditions. Treat
and dress wounds. Perform surgery. Test for and vaccinate
against diseases. Operate medical equipment, such as xray machines. Advise animal owners about general care,
medical conditions, and treatments. Prescribe medication.
Euthanize animals.

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Registrations
Important Qualities
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Name: _______________________

Education: Veterinarians must complete a doctor of

veterinary medicine degree at an accredited college of
veterinary medicine. A veterinary medicine program
takes 4 years to complete and includes classroom,
laboratory, and clinical components.

Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations: All

states require prospective veterinarians to complete an
accredited veterinary program and pass the North
American veterinary licensing examination. Most states
require the national exam but also have a state exam
that covers state laws and regulation

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Employment, 2012
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Employment, 2022
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Important Qualities (only what is bold):

Compassion
Decision making skills
Interpersonal skills
Management skills
Manual dexterity
Problem solving skills
$74,460

Employment, 2012: 70,300

Projected Employment, 2022: 78,700
Change in Percent: 12
Change in Numbers (Numeric): 8,400

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