INTRODUCTION

You cant connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them
looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect
in your future. You have to trust in something

your gut, destiny, life, karma,

whatever.
Steve Jobs

Many students don't have much time to spend in career planning

during their degree course because theyre maybe too busy studying,
completing school requirements , and passing exams. A career choice is
important because it determines a students success in the next stages of
their life. Whether theyre just graduating and leaving school, finding
opportunities limited in their current position or, like many in this economy,
facing unemployment, it may be time to consider their career path. By
learning how to research options, realize their strengths, and acquire new
skills, as well as muster the courage to make a change, they can discover the
career thats right for them.
This paper will serve as a career map to help graduating students get
their bearings in the complex ocean of career choice, and more importantly,
as a guide to help people to take responsibility for their own development.

OBJECTIVE
o This is a planned course activities to help graduating students to
develop the knowledge and skills of career management that they

require to plan their future education, training, employment and role as

an adult member of society functioning in the world of work.
o To help graduating students to focus their mind in where they will go
after college and to avoid being misplaced to their respective field.
o To help graduating students understand and develop the necessary
skills to equip them for whatever career path they choose based on
their degree course.
o To provide opportunities for graduating students to understand their
competencies, aspirations and options.
o To

provide

my

services

as

marketing

student

impartially,

confidentially, efficiently and to offer objective and impartial advice

and information for free.

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Choosing the right career can be difficult, but having a defined career
direction will help graduating students with getting a job. But with a little
hard work, some planning, and some serious self-reflection, they can
set theirself on a path towards a fruitful, fulfilling career that can provide for
them and their family.
To achieve a successful career path, this paper will explore the options
for a graduating student. Whats out there? What do job areas and roles look
like? What are the characteristics of different jobs, and their pros and cons?
Next is for that graduating student to reflect on himself/herself? What are
his/her strengths, values, and goals? What do he/she care about? What

environments will he/she thrive in? This is the job research part of the
process.
In choosing a career, there will be two things that is important and
should be noted as always.
First, self-awareness, because this involves looking at the skills,
values, interests and personality and analyzing where the strengths and
weaknesses lie. This could include: developing qualities and skills needed in
working life, including being able to work with others; developing positive
attitudes

towards

others

by

respecting

equal

opportunities;

and

understanding the impact of his/her career of actual and possible life roles
he/she may have in the future.
And second, opportunity awareness, because once done in the
preliminary self analysis, the next stage is to gather information on the
opportunities open. This could include: exploring the meaning of work in
his/her own and other peoples lives; investigating trends and changes in the
world of work; and organizing information about work in ways that are
helpful to me.

DETERMINE AVAILABLE SKILLS

Registered nurses (RNs) are one of the most versatile roles in the
nursing industry and the demand for them is growing. Working as an RN can
be very rewarding and it's also a fantastic stepping stone if you decide you
want to advance in your nursing career in the future. Plus, one of the biggest
advantages of becoming an RN is gaining real hands-on experience. Learn

which personal and professional traits youll need to succeed as a registered

nurse.
The Products available skills:

Excellent listener
Compassionate
Supportive
Organized
Precise
Good-natured
Dependable
Clear communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team
Critical thinking skills
Good ethical standards
Problem-solving skills
High stress tolerance

Skills that needs improvement:

A prospective nursing candidate must demonstrate the standards and

functional abilities to provide safe nursing care. With this requirement as a
guide, every prospective student must assess his or her ability to provide
safe and competent nursing care prior to choosing nursing as a career.

STANDARDS

Critical Thinking: ability

FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES

Read written documents,

sufficient for clinical

graphs, policies, protocols,

judgment.
Reading: ability sufficient

etc.
Measure time; compute

to comprehend the

medication dosage; count

written word. Arithmetic:

rates; use measuring tools;

ability sufficient to

add, subtract, multiply,

perform computations at

divide whole numbers;

least at the tenth grade

compute fractions.

level.
Hearing: ability sufficient

Auscultate faint body

for physical and

sounds, voices; hear monitor

environmental

alarms, emergency signals.

monitoring.
Visual: ability sufficient

Observe patient

for accurate observation

response/condition:

and assessment.

distinguish color and color

intensity; prepare
medication; see graphs, and

Smell: ability sufficient to

detect environmental and

client odors.
Physical

computer screens.
Detect foul-smelling odors;
detect smoke/gases.

Stand for long periods of

strength/endurance:

time at bedside; perform

ability sufficient to

nursing care duties for entire

perform full range of

shift; push/pull/support light

patient care activities.

and heavy objects; carry

equipment; support patients
in ambulation, turning,

Motor Skills: ability

standing.
Position patients; obtain

sufficient to provide safe

specimens; calibrate

and effective nursing

instruments/ equipment;

care.

prepare and administer

medication; reach and bend
with ease; grasp small
objects, write, fine motor

Mobility: ability sufficient

skills.
Move about in populated

to move from room to

areas; twist, stoop, squat;

room and within confined

move quickly, administer

space.
Tactile: ability sufficient

repetitive movements (CPR).

Perform palpation; detect

for physical monitoring

hot/cold; detect differences

and assessment.

in skin surface; shapes and

Communication: ability

sizes.
Teach; explain procedures;

sufficient for interaction

give oral report; speak on

with others, in both the

the telephone; document

verbal and written English

and interpret nursing actions

language.

and patient responses, and

convey information through

Interpersonal skills:

writing.
Establish rapport with

ability sufficient to

patient, family and

interact with others

coworkers; respect
differences, negotiate
interpersonal conflict, remain
calm in crisis situations.

There is no standard blueprint for a great nurse, but there are certain
skills and characteristics that will help you succeed in the position.