Test

1. By Celine
Nurse

2. • They preform physical exams and collect patient
information.
• Provide medical treatment to patients, such as
bandaging wounds or giving medication
• Monitor results of treatments
• Keep patients informed
• Maintain records and charts, and supervise other
nurses and health support staff
Core Task

4. • Most are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, walk-
in clinics, prisons, schools, and other medical settings
• The work can be physically and emotionally
demanding
• Potential hazards include contact with patients who
have infectious diseases
• Most work 35 to 45 hours a week, some work shifts,
including evenings and weekends
Work Place

5. • A post-secondary program in nursing
• A bachelor’s degree is required in most
provinces
• Registration with your provincial nursing
association
Education Needed
Level of Education
High School
College/Technical Training
University

6. Grade 10
English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Personal & Career Development
Computers
Health & Physical Education
Grade 11
English
Mathematics
Probability & Statistics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Social Studies
Health & Physical Education
Grade 12
English
Algebra & Geometry
Calculus
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Social Studies

7. • Concern for people’s well-being
• Able to calm people who are scared or in pain
• Communication skills
• Able to accept responsibility and supervise
others
• Decisive
Skill Set Needed

8. • $40,000 to $85,000 a year for most
• Specialists and managers may make more
• Part-time nurses are paid by the hour
Earnings
Typical Earnings Range
$ in thousands per year