Psychologists

By: Sheryl Cranch

Nature of work
1.) They study cognitive, emotional, and social
processes.
2.) Study human behavior.
3.) Observes, interpreting, and recording how
people relate to one another.
4.) Test for patterns that will help them better
understand, and predict behavior.
5.) Gather information and evaluate behavior

Schooling
1.) Doctor degree
2.) Specialist degree in psychology.
3.) Masters degree.
4.) license or certification.
5.)Bachelor degree ( depends on high up you are)
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of
Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15
Edition, Psychologists,

Other Qualifications
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listening skills
People skills
Problem solving skills
Trustworthiness
Patience

Job outlook
1.) Predicted to grow 11 % from 2012-2022
2.) Employment growth will vary from specialty
3.) Demand for psychologists in the healthcare industry is also
expected to increase
4.) Demand for clinical and counseling psychologists will
increase
5.) Employment of industrial-organizational psychologists is
projected to grow 53 percent from 2012 to 2022

Potential Earnings
1.) 69,280 per year
2.) $67,650 for clinical, counseling,
and school psychologists

Other jobs
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Counselors
Social Worker
Educator
Sociologists
Surgeons

Nursing
Nature of work:
1.) Record patients' medical histories and
symptoms
2.) Observe patients and record observations
3.) Set up plans for patients care or
contribute to existing plans
4.) Teach patients and their families how to
manage illnesses or injuries
5.)Explain what to do at home after treatment

Schooling:
1.) Courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology,
chemistry, nutrition, psychology and other social
and behavioral sciences, as well as in liberal arts.
2.) Bachelor's degree
3.) Masters degree in nursing
4.) Nursing license
5.) High school diploma

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Critical-thinking skills
Compassion
Speaking skills
Emotional stability
Organizational skills

Job outlook:
1.) Employment of registered nurses is projected to
grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022
2.) Job opportunities should be good
3.) Growth will occur
4.) More nurses will be needed for care.
5.) The employment rate will go up due to
retirement as well.

Potential earnings:
1.) Nursing and residential care
facilities: $58,830
2.) Median annual wage for registered
nurses is $65,470

Other jobs:
1.) EMTs and Paramedics
2.) Physician Assistants
3.) Dental Hygienists
4.) Cardiovascular Technologists
5.)Nurse Practioners

Citations

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,

Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Psychologists
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Psychologists
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Psychologists
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Psychologists
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Psychologists,
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,
Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Registered
Nurses, on the Internet at
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm (visited
April 07, 2014).

Citations:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the
Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
(visited April 07, 2014).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the
Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
(visited April 07, 2014).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the
Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
(visited April 07, 2014).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Registered Nurses, on the
Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm
(visited April 08, 2014).