blog #5

Working conditions

According to Wois Nurses work in hospitals or clinics so the mostly work indoors. Nurse uniform are usually scrubs or lab coats. nurse’s work very near patients and doctors. They come into physical contact with patients throughout the day therefore they are exposed to diseases or infections on a daily basis. To protect themself and their patient they must always use masks and rubber gloves.(WOIS - www.wois.org/use/careers/viewer.cfm?occnum=100179.)

Hours

“Nurses Generally have a set schedule each week. most work 40 hours a week. May work nights, weekends, and holidays, especially in hospitals or nursing Homes. May be on-call to work on short notice.”(WOIS - www.wois.org/use/careers/viewer.cfm?occnum=100179.)

Physical demand

According to wois registered nurse frequently have to stand, walk or run for a long period of time. They have to be able to bend or twist their body’s . They also have to use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.(WOIS - www.wois.org/use/careers/viewer.cfm?occnum=100179.)

Pay rate

According to the occupational outlook

“The median annual wage for registered nurses was $68,450 in May 2016. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $47,120, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $102,990.”( https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm )

2016 The median annual wages for registered nurses in the top of industries in which they worked in.

Government- $73,980
Hospitals; state, local, and private - $70,590
Ambulatory healthcare services- $64,660
Nursing and residential care facilities- $60,950 (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/registered-nurses.htm )

“Registered nurses working for public schools throughout the state have an average base salary of $47,352 per year..(WOIS - www.wois.org/use/careers/viewer.cfm?occnum=100179.)