Broad study area- Medical Sciences
Career- Nursing
Career- Nursing
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Future growth indicators and Prospects-
- UK - Moderate
- Outstanding salary plus many benefits
- Well respected work
- Australia - Moderate
- The number of Nurse Practitioners stayed about the same over 5 years
- Canada - Strong
- Well-respected Work
- Efforts put in by nurses are deemed highly and they are compensated with utmost respect and consideration
- Highly rewarding
Indicative salaries (per year) in the ‘country of study’ post-completion of degree
Study level | Starting salary UK (Per year in Pounds) | Starting salary Australia (Per year in Australian Dollars) | Starting salary Canada (Per year in Canadian Dollars) |
|---|---|---|---|
After Bachelor’s degree | GBP 20,000-30,000 | AUD 30,000-40,000 | CAD 40,000-50,000 |
After Master’s degree | GBP 30,000-40,000 | AUD 45,000-55,000 | CAD 50,000-60,000 |
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Career Outcomes and Tasks
(performed by those pursuing career)
- Write patient care plans
- Implement plans for tasks such as preparing patients for operations, treating wounds and monitoring pulse, blood pressure and temperature
- Observe and record the condition of patients
- Check and administer drugs and injections
- Set up drips and blood transfusions
- Assist with tests and evaluations
- Carry out routine investigations
- Respond quickly to emergencies
- Advocate on behalf of patients
- Educate patients about their health
- Organise staff and prioritise busy workloads
- Mentor student and junior nurses
- Maintain patient records
- Make ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality
Details about career
Knowledge- (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject or knowledge areas)
Knowledge area / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)
Description
Therapy and counselling
9 out of 10
Diagnosing and providing the relevant treatment along with counselling and guidance
Psychology
8 out of 10
Understanding individual behaviour and mindset
Medicine and Dentistry
8 out of 10
Diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures
Customer and support services
8 out of 10
Understanding the individual needs and wants and providing good quality customized services
English language
7 out of 10
Use of English language for comprehension and expression
Sociology and anthropology
7 out of 10
Understanding societal and human relationships
Skill- (soft skills, hard skills, domain-general, and domain-specific learnt skills)
Skill type / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)
Description
Reading comprehension
7 out of 10
Reading and comprehending work related information
Active listening
7 out of 10
Attentively listening to what is being said
Social perceptiveness
6 out of 10
Decoding human behaviour in a society
Critical Thinking
6 out of 10
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Active listening
6 out of 10
Attentively listening to what is being said
Serving others
6 out of 10
Finding out the best possible solutions to help with people’s problem
Abilities- (physical and mental abilities: functional, personal traits, attitudes, and knowledge-based abilities)
Abilities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)
Description
Problem spotting
7 out of 10
Noticing when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
Oral comprehension
7 out of 10
Listen and comprehend to what others are saying
Deductive reasoning
7 out of 10
Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically
Written comprehension
6 out of 10
Understanding and inferring meaning to what others have written
Speech clarity
6 out of 10
Speaking clearly so that it is easy to understand
Oral expression
6 out of 10
Expressing by speaking/talking
Activities- (done on a regular basis in the job)
Activities / Skill level required (on a scale of 10)
Description
Helping and caring for others
8 out of 10
Providing help and assistance to the individuals in need along with medical help and emotional support
Keeping your knowledge up-to-date
7 out of 10
Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas
Looking for changes over time
7 out of 10
Comparing objects, actions, or events
Monitoring people, processes and things
7 out of 10
Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems
Building good relationships
6 out of 10
Building good relationships and maintaining them
Planning and prioritising work
6 out of 10
Creating a plan and working in order to achieve a goal
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Designation(s) in the career-
Nurse Anaesthetists
Nurse Midwives
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Certified Nurse Practitioners
Nursing Assistant
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Demands in the career-
(physical and social demands)
- Connecting with people
- Working in groups or teams
- Using electronic devices
- Making decisions efficiently
- Working under the strict deadlines
- Be exposed to diseases or infections
Values of the career- (Achievement, Independence, Relationships, Support, Working conditions, Recognition)
Work values / How important is it?
Description
Relationships
9 out of 10
Maintaining good terms with people and working with them in various conditions
Achievements
8 out of 10
Setting up the target and working to achieve it
Independence
8 out of 10
Freedom to work alone and make independent decisions
Working conditions
7 out of 10
Good working conditions and job security
Recognition
7 out of 10
Being recognized for the work been done
Study options at UG level (Bachelor’s)-
Country | Entry requirements & pre-requisites | Range of yearly fees | Starting salaries respective countries |
|---|---|---|---|
UK |
| GBP 20,000-30,000 | GBP 20,000-30,000 |
Australia |
| AUD 25,000-35,000 | AUD 30,000-40,000 |
Canada |
| CAD 20,000-30,000 | CAD 40,000-50,000 |
Names of degrees with specializations (Bachelor’s)-
UK
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Adult Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
Bachelor of Science (Professional & Adult Nursing)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Adult)
Australia
Bachelor of Nursing
Canada
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Study options at PG level (Master’s)-
Country | Entry requirements & pre-requisites | Program duration | Range of yearly fees | Starting salaries respective countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
UK |
| 1 year | GBP 10,000-20,000 | GBP 30,000-40,000 |
Australia |
| 1 year | AUD 30,000-40,000 | AUD 45,000-55,000 |
Canada |
| 1 year | CAD 30,000-40,000 | CAD 50,000-60,000 |
Names of degrees with specializations (Master’s)-
UK
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Clinical Nursing
Masters of Medical Science in Nursing Studies
Master of Science in Advanced Nursing Science
Master of Science by Research in Nursing
Australia
Master of Advanced Nursing
Master of Nurse Practitioner
Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Clinical Nursing
Canada
Master of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
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