Problem
Subject: postpartum nurse (mother/baby)
A. What does someone in this career/role do daily?
a. What are their regular responsibilities and job duties?
b. What hours does someone in this career work (e.g., 8:00pm to 5:00pm, 12-hour shifts, early morning, weekends, etc.)?
c. Any other special considerations? (e.g., dress code?)
B. What kind of healthcare setting does this career work in?
C. What are the educational requirements to work in this career?
a. On average, how many years of school is required?
b. Do you need an Associates (two-year) and/or Bachelors (four-year) degree?
c. Are there any advanced degrees required? (e.g., Masters, Doctorate)
D. Do you need to complete any in-person activities (e.g., externship, internship, shadowing) before you begin working in this field?
a. If so, what type of activity? How many hours (on average) do you need to complete?
E. Do you need to obtain a license to work in this career?
a. If so, what are the license requirements? What does the application process involve?
b. What does the license exam involve?
c. Is there a fee to take the exam? What is it?
d. How many years does the license last? What is the process of renew the license?
F. What is the current job outlook for this career?
a. What is the median pay?
b. Are jobs in this career offered at an hourly rate or a salary rate?
c. What is the projected growth rate for this job?
G. Are there any resources (online or in-person) available to help students who are interested in following these careers? These can be clubs on-campus at Fresno City College, online mentorship program, shadowing opportunities, etc.
H. What are the professional groups that exist for professionals in this career (e.g., American Dental Hygienists Association)?
I. Share an interesting fact about this career that you didn't expect to find out.