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A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is one of the most highly sought after degrees in healthcare. In fact, many hospitals today require nurses to have a BSN degree as the entry-level point to a job.

This is why many qualified registered nurses (RNs) have started going back to nursing school to get their BSN degree in order to advance their careers. On average it takes four years to receive a BSN. It can even be obtained through accredited nursing programs while you are working in a hospital or medical clinic.

Before you can apply to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program you will have to meet a few guidelines. It is important that you have a high school diploma or the equivalent. You should also have a strong background in science and mathematics. A good GPA is also recommend and having high scoring standardized test scores also works in your favor.

Many universities accept ordinary students interested in becoming a nurse into the BSN courses, although some Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs will only accept registered nurses as candidates.

Most BSN programs offer credit for qualified applicants including registered nurses looking to advance their education. If you are already a registered nurse you only need to show proof of your certification and the degree that you received from your two-year program.

No matter what your level of education is, there is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program that is right for you. The undergraduate classes that you take for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing are the prerequisites for those you'd normally take for a degree in any other field.

The additional two years focus more on anatomy and clinical nursing work. When you finish completing all of your course work you are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam and receive your registered nurse license. After you have this accreditation you can pretty much work anywhere that you want.

You can work in the healthcare industry in hospitals or private clinics as soon as you graduate. You have enough experience when you graduate with a BSN to fulfill any professional needs. The knowledge that you gain from the BSN program is far above that of standard registered nurse programs.

When you graduate with this four-year degree, you will actually have medical knowledge comparable to nurses that have already been in the field for years. If you are already a registered nurse with practical working experience, obtaining your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is major step to moving your career forward.

John S. Johnson is the administrator of Nursing Programs HQ, a website dedicated to providing resources to both prospective nursing students and fully registered nurses. This includes informative healthcare articles and videos to find the best nursing programs, nursing schools and nursing employment opportunities

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For the average game whether your platform is PC or Xbox, being a video game tester seems like a dream job. You get to do what you enjoy all day and yes, you get paid for it! People may think that this job is a myth and no one ever actually becomes one. The reality is, companies that sell video games need an "expert's" opinion. They aren't looking for people coming out of university to tell them whether the game is good, they want people whose lives revolve around video games and can also provide them with good information.

So what are some of the advantages of this job?

· Getting a sneak peak - How would it feel to play the next best game before it even hits the shelves? Knowing everything about it before your friends? In my opinion, that would be pretty cool.

· Being the best at the game - Companies that test their video games typically start at least six months before launch to fix things that the testers may think is better or patch the glitches. Most people get very competitive when it comes to online games and a six month head start can really give you a boost. People will be wondering who on earth this amazing player is on the first day that the game is launched.

· Meeting other fellow gamers - How would you feel if you met some people who shared the same interests as you? Sure, there are millions of people who game online but getting your co-workers involved can make work time fun and a lot of social interaction will occur making the day even better.

· Doing what you love - This is the most obvious one. Most people aren't too thrilled about their job. They worked so hard in school for it and come home absolutely exhausted. You are doing what you were already doing and loving all day. You take pride in your work and also showed a lot of appreciation for your expertise.

In conclusion, this is the dream job of many people. Openings are limited but if you get in then enjoy the good life! In order to get a job, some education is required. I recommend looking into an IT school so you at least have something on paper. Look into online positions as well and job classifieds. If you get into a big company, you're set for life. Not only do you have your dream career but it pays well too. You would be very surprised.

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If you are interested in learning more about this field then I suggest you take look at our website about becoming a video game tester, who knows who may land a job!

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Legal Secretarial work is a popular and sought after career because it can offer good pay and interesting work. There are many routes to becoming a Legal Secretary. The most obvious is to find a Legal Secretary course, which can be found at several providers. However, it is not always a fundamental requirement because there are many Legal Secretaries working in Law Firms who have never taken a course, but have got their job through gaining relevant work experience.

There are many providers of relevant Qualifications that will be accepted by employers. These can be readily found on the internet and this is a good path to get into the industry. However, there are other means to help you gain that first job. Legal work is often harder to get without experience because so many employers are keen that staff has some exposure to the field before hiring them.

The course is likely to be the most important factor, but experience in a related field will help as well. Many will have worked in the general market prior to entering a Legal firm. They will most likely have been administrators or various kinds. This is because skills such as Office Skills, Audio, Typing and administrative skills are key to their role. In short any role with transferrable skills will put you in good stead to get your first in a Legal firm.

These are not the only paths that Legal Secretaries have found, but they are certainly a common path. In fact, many law graduates will even work in this role, if they are unable to find a place as a lawyer. These jobs are popular because they can offer interesting roles where you get exposure to the legal field. This can be rewarding depending on the area of law that you are gaining exposure, Criminal is often seen as being interesting. There is also scope to move on up to more senior legal roles. Paralegal and Legal Executive roles can be very rewarding. Paralegals get to research legal cases and assist lawyers in prepping background to cases. Meanwhile, Legal Executives can gain a lot of authority and responsibility, often dealing with clients and sitting in for lawyers when feasible. In summary, if you want to become a legal secretary, a good course and qualification will serve you well. Relevant skills and work experience or transferrable skills and work experience. Also, put your CV out there. Do not be discouraged by those firms that want to hire experience.

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Here is a scenario for you, a possibility based on knowledge, experience and several relationships with fellow members of the military community who have departed in search of greener pastures. In most cases about a year out from EAS (end of service date) that signifies you are about to complete your contractual obligation to the military, you will be flagged for an interview with your career planner and begin the process of deciding whether you are getting out, re-enlisting or going into the reserves.

It is about this time that you might also begin learning about TAPS and TAMPS (Transition Assistance Program and Transition Assistance Management Program) which is currently a week-long and involves a multitude of resources designed to prepare you for your transition from the military. There has been quite a buzz lately about the overhaul of the TAPS program and its design going to a "choose your own adventure" format with options being:

1. Going to college
2. Starting a business or
3. Getting technical training or a certification for entry into the work force.

In the mean time you will still see the familiar never-ending power point presentation that will inundate you with everything you need to successfully get out of the military and become a productive member of the 1st CivDiv as we call it. Here is where most of the problem lies... Timing... what you need to do align with when you care to know it. So many individuals hit the cruise control button as they sit through a week of TAPS classes and probably catch only the wave tops as they continue to go over their "fool-proof" plan for what they are going to do when they get out.

Now it doesn't help and it seems that no one misses this advice, that Vets are encouraged to go on unemployment for the first 4-6 months after getting out as a period of time to buffer them as they make the transition and ease back into civilian life. This would seem like a good idea right? Why wouldn't you want to give a combat Vet a few months breather after probably several tours to Iraq or Afghanistan?

Here is where we see the start of the Veteran unemployment "spiral", this Veteran excited as anything to be getting out, growing a beard and putting their hands in their pockets whenever they want, says hey I'll get out go on unemployment, go to college and then be set. Other variations of this half-cooked plan involve working for a family member, finding a job back in their home town or some combination of this. Now it may even come across like a solid plan to this Veteran's chain of command who is probably doing their part to counsel and advise this individual on his options and best course of action post military life (despite not having gone through it before... ).

So this Veteran is sitting in his transition classes a year or less out from leaving the military and guess what... he doesn't even know what he should or shouldn't be remembering, because well he isn't actually in the process of getting out now... heck even if he was a month from getting out he isn't back in where-eversville, USA collecting unemployment and doing probably only 10% of what he or she planned to do because well laziness begets laziness. No more 0600 formations, no more UA? Sure I'll sleep in a little, I mean I deserve it; this is my rest time, my recovery from all the years of long days and short nights. All this is fine until now this Veteran realizes that unemployment is running out soon or the college classes that were supposed to be a breeze are actually really not so much fun or as easy as planned and the plan when encountering the first bullet or obstacle goes to hell (as all leaders in the military are taught in regard to planning).

Now the Veteran is scrambling to adjust fire and create the results that this plan was supposed to produce easily on paper, well here lies the second problem, all the resources and chain of command advice are not nearly as easily accessible or remembered (caught only the wave tops during the power point). As we are all told in boot camp, "you will not rise to the challenges of your situation you will fall to the level of your training" thus the Veteran falls back into doing only what they know how to, whether it was a high school level summer job that they had before they left for the military or any number of bad habits they may have developed to cope with stress that they can't handle and voila you have yourself an unemployed Vet living at home, an underemployed Vet living below his potential or worse and its sad to say but a homeless Veteran shacking up beneath an underpass.

So what can be done? Can we communicate the message differently to get Vets attention at the time when it is the most critical? Can we get an excited soon to be former military member to want to make the right or even the better decisions in the face of a mountain of logistical and mental strains that any EAS provides? I happen to believe we can and I think it will be a collaborative effort that the military, VA, and post military training programs will provide. I think that Veterans need a "reverse boot camp" both while they are in (new TAPS program might improve this) and within the first 90-180 days of exiting the military. Veterans need the information easily accessible when they realize, as most college sophomores do, that they're major or direction in life has drastically changed and they didn't have a plan or know how to make a plan on their own that will get them there.

We here at Green Collar Vets are working on solutions to the re-training and development needs of Veterans because heck we want to see the greatest asset the USA has to be leveraged and utilized to the highest degree. Looking for veteran friendly employers? then don't hesitate to visit our site!

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There are some very valid reasons to why becoming an electrician is a worthy plight. Not only does it ensure you a secure job where there is always room for advancement and a respectable pay rate, but also the job is always interesting and exciting because each day is different. Having a career as an electrician means you have earned yourself a job that offers all of the important aspects for a long-term career. Now it is just a matter of getting started and understanding how to achieve a job in this field.

To become an electrician, you need the right education before you can even get your foot in the door. Thousands of schools worldwide offer training in electrical work, so you can really pick and choose and decide where you want to attend school. There are different options available as well for taking such courses, such as attending a school in person or completing your studies online. Think about which method works best for you and go with that.

The online learning option is ideal for students who have children, existing work obligations or other duties to take care of and who are unable to make it to class each day. You can complete your studies online when it is convenient for you. Do keep in mind however, that with electrical training for your apprenticeship you will need to make it to be there in person, learning one on one under the direction of experienced workers.

You will need to go through an apprenticeship. This is where you work under the leadership of an experienced professional, to learn the tricks of the trade and understand how to act when you are on the job. You get to learn firsthand the different types of jobs you will be taking on, the type of clients you are dealing with, and what sort of situations you have to overcome.

With some apprenticeships, after or even before you are completely finished, you can get placed into a contract position. This allows you to find work before you are even done your training, so you get licensed and already have a secure job in place. Take time when deciding what school to go through and where to do your apprenticeship. You may be in a hurry to get your license and get working, but it is really crucial to the success of your career that you be cautious.

Louise Collins writes articles for BAOL. If you are interested in training for a new career take a look at their site. Visit them to read more on the different training courses that are available.

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One of the trickiest parts of starting a life transition is figuring out what to change. It's not always easy to understand what's missing from our current environment.

Perhaps it's evolutionary. Our ancestors might have been nomads ten thousand years ago, but the ability to change their lives wasn't an option. Recognizing and interpreting signs of restlessness. We forget how recently we have had options to move to a new city or choose a career path. In some parts of the world you could never leave your family or tribe. So we aren't hard-wired to make these choices for survival, the way we are hard-wired to make choices about food and to recognize danger.

So I've learned to listen between the lines when a client says, "I want a new career." I encourage you to pay attention to your intuition, but also to recognize that your intuition can send misleading signals.

Perhaps you really want to relocate to a new part of the country or even the world. Or you need to take a new look at the personal side of your life... marriage, children, friends, even dogs.

"I've been a technical writer for eight years," wrote Jane. "Now I want to work in a spa. I love getting pampered and I want to do the same for others."

"I've been very successful in business," said Ron. "Now I'm thinking of something more people-oriented, like nursing or counseling."

Jane and Ron most likely want a change their careers. But I'd urge them to explore the rest of their lives first.

I've met dozens of people who loved their careers after they moved to a more congenial location. And I've met others who loved their location after moving to a new job.

Some people have regularly recurring "escape dreams." I used to imagine myself living in the country, enjoying fresh air and going for long hikes in the woods. Never mind that I'm a quintessential city person. My heart soars when I see concrete and skyscrapers. So I've learned that these dreams just mean I'm feeling frustrated. I really don't belong in the country after all.

I'm not just talking about day dreams. When you analyze your sleeping dreams, you can get misleading messages too.

"When I suffer a setback, such as losing an account," a sales rep said. "I start dreaming about my former life as a restaurant owner. The food. The happy customers. The freedom.

"But as time goes on," he said, "I remember the oven fires. The cooks who got drunk and disappeared. The customers who were impossible to please.

"And then I'm ready to take on the challenges of my current career."

Over time, you'll get to know the meaning behind your own dreams. "I want to move to a house by the ocean" might be your own intuitive code for "I need a vacation in London." Or "I need to take a day off from work and then I'll be fine."

Cathy Goodwin, Ph.D., guides mid-life, mid-career professionals and executives through the first inning of their second career. Discover Career Change Secrets Most Career Coaches Won't Tell You, a free instant download at MidlifeCareerStrategy.com

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A dentist is a doctor who is specialized to diagnose and treat medical conditions pertaining to the teeth and oral cavity. Apart from common dental problems, a dentist is also equipped to carry out complex procedures like removal and replacement of damaged teeth, surgery, braces, dentures etc. He will also be trained to perform radiographic techniques, laser surgeries, tissue grafts etc.

Becoming a dentist is an excellent career option these days as there are so many opportunities in this field of medicine. There has been a positive profile shift in this career recently which has thrown open many new possibilities and opportunities. There are several new fields and specializations that have opened up in the recent times that have only increased the popularity of this career option.

A dentist, today, has an enormous role to play in the public health scenario. There is an increasing awareness of oral health and the emergence of new specialties like orthodontics, periodontics, oral pathology and surgery has increased the scope of this career. The other reason why this is a highly sought u after career option is because the pay packages are really good and you can also have flexible work hours. Being a dentist means, you also have the advantage of setting up your own clinic and being your own boss.

To be a dentist, it is important to take up the science stream while you are in high school. There are several universities and colleges offering a bachelor's or doctor's program in dentistry. You could either opt for a merit-based scholarship program or apply to any of the private institutions with full regular fees. After completing your bachelor's program, it is important to take up internship as this is the time that you obtain hands-on experience being a dentist.

Continuous education is also important after you have become a qualified dentist. There are so many specializations to choose from these days which can really fast forward your career. Dentists also have to be licensed by the concerning authority as per the health department's policies before they start to practice or open their own clinic. Apart from setting up your own center, a dentist can also opt for a career in large hospitals, nursing homes, health departments or you could even take up a teaching career in universities. There are also corporate companies manufacturing toothpastes, dental solutions and devices who employ dentists for their research and development division.

Being a dentist is an excellent career option which is fulfilling, rewarding and lucrative. Learn more about how you can be a top notch dentist at Winchester VA Dentist and kick start your dentistry career today.

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These days, doctors who have their own practices prefer to work with a large group of doctors instead of running it on their own. Yes, this arrangement would result in less autonomy and for some physicians, smaller salaries since they have to share patients with a few more doctors, then again they get to spend considerably more time with their loved ones and freedom to engage in other personal pursuits. If you are medical practitioner who's looking for other doctors to invite to your practice, here are a few things to bear in mind.

How to pick the best doctor

To start with, you have to evaluate if it is financially viable to hire an additional physician to your practice. If it is, then you have to make a decision on what characteristics you would like in a new physician. Obviously, this would entail thinking about your practice's needs. Do you want one more physician with the same specialization as you so that you can slow down, reduce the amount of time you spend in the practice, and sooner or later make the new doctor your partner? Or are you in need of a doctor with a different specialization that complements the expertise of other healthcare providers in your practice or to reach out to patient groups that you do not serve yet in your practice?

You improve your likelihood of employing the best doctor for your practice by screening prospects. You have to look for someone who does not only match the position, but also the practice overall. Intangible aspects, such as cultural fit, are difficult to ascertain by simply going over the applicant's CV, so you should also perform interviews to help you get the ideal person for your practice.

To help entice applicants, inform your colleagues that you are interested in adding at least one more doctor for your medical practice. It's also possible to get in touch with residency programs in your city, to inform them of the open position. Aside from word-of-mouth referrals, you should also consider placing advertisements in national or medical journals as well as on the Web.

Alternatively, you can ask the help of independent physician recruiting firms which will be more convenient for you. Remember though that physician recruiting firms differ when it comes to the quality of service they provide, as do the quality of doctors they bring in, so be sure to evaluate 2 to 3 potential companies before signing any contract with them.

Once you've found an applicant who'll probably do well in your private medical practice, the next step would be to negotiate an employment agreement that is reasonable and beneficial for both sides. Be sure to write a precise and concise agreement, giving great attention to responsibilities, schedule, salary, and any restrictive covenants.

When adding a doctor to your practice, you should find one that does not only meet the requirements of the position but also one that will be a good cultural fit to your practice. While you can always do the headhunting on your own, it will be far more convenient if you work with independent physician recruiters.

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Total Quality Management
Total Quality Management, or TQM, was introduced in the middle of the twentieth century by a handful of American manufacturing consultants. After World War II, American manufacturing companies were booming, and took little notice of the principles laid out in TQM. Japanese companies, who were devastated by the effects of the war, took to the new concepts to rebuild their manufacturing capacity.

The basic concepts of this philosophy include such ideas as continuous improvement, total involvement from top to bottom of an organization, and ideals such as truth, integrity, and team building. Customer satisfaction becomes the main goal, and everyone in the organization is required to focus on how their role, however large or small, affects the customer.

These manufacturing methods lead to other concepts, such as just-in-time delivery, Kaizen method, and total-quality-loss systems. It wasn't until after the 1980's that the United States realized the extent that Japanese manufacturing was overtaking domestic manufacturing in terms of quality and customer satisfaction. There was a sudden willingness to learn and implement some of these methods in manufacturing in the United States.

The Lean Process

The first buzzword to come out of the new movement in manufacturing was "lean". Everyone was attempting to optimize by cutting out waste. The first lean process wasn't as structured as the modern practice. Simply reducing or cutting out waste was part of the solution, but it proved not to be the whole solution.

Today's lean methods include an organization-wide look at creating modules or "cells" that are a manageable size and are "movable" or able to be relocated within an organization. Process flow from one cell to another is another key so that transportation is minimized and inventories are minimized.

Six Sigma

The main difference to the previous process is that Six Sigma requires certification, and a required amount of experience. There is no standard for the type of training, although there is an agreement that a "black belt" requires the successful completion of two projects using the methods of manufacturing practices. Colleges and universities offer six sigma training, although the required experience has to be done in an industrial setting, either as employee or as an intern in manufacturing.

Six Sigma methods are generally used in design and implementation in the manufacturing departments. Lean methods can be applied in every part of the organization, including management, business, finance, purchasing, and other sectors not directly involved on the process line.

Manufacturing in the United States has evolved greatly in the past thirty years with the introduction of quality methods, equaling any other country in output quality and customer satisfaction.

How can this benefit my career? Consider the possibility of lean certification or looking at receiving Six Sigma black belt certification online. You will have put into place an opportunity for personal advancement in your existing job, or in a new position. Find out more today!
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Law is split into the two broad areas of civil law and criminal law. A lawyer working in the criminal area will defend or prosecute individuals who have broken some law. A civil lawyer will represent clients who may have a dispute with someone else over some matter that that is not covered by criminal law.

The kind of things that a civil lawyer will deal with are disputes between two parties that may include contract disputes, personal injuries or damages to property. A civil lawyer will represent both sides in a dispute. The person who is suing is known as the plaintiff and the person being sued is called as the defendant.

The areas that a civil lawyer will deal with include: Civil law, business law, slander, personal injury claims, negligence and libel. The civil lawyer job description will vary from firm to firm but the basics will remain the same.

The job description will also include mentoring junior and trainee members of staff, this is true for most lawyers whether civil or criminal. The job description may want a lawyer who specializes in a certain branch of civic law.

Here's an example of a job description:

Civil Lawyer Job Description

Represent clients in court or before government agencies.Use knowledge of legal proceedings to analyse potential outcome of cases. Decide whether the case is worth fighting.· Explain and interpret laws and regulations for individuals and businesses.Meet with colleagues who specialise in other areas to establish whether there is a legal basis for a case.· Marshal arguments and develop a strategy on the best way to pursue cases.Advise clients on legal rights concerning business transactions, claims and obligations in a case.Examine all the legal evidence to decide whether it is advisable to defend or pursue a law suit.Oversee legal assistants.Interview clients to gather evidence to build a defence or initiate legal proceedings.Prepare a legal case and file appeals in court.Negotiate settlements in civil disputes between parties.Present cases to judges and juries..Perform the administrative and management duties in the practice..Prepare wills, deeds, patent applications, mortgages, leases, and contracts for clients.Search for and examine public and other legal records establish ownership in property disputes.Administer wills and represent and advise executors and administrators of estates.Help draft and interpret laws and legislation, and establish enforcement procedures.Act as agent, trustee, or executor for businesses or individuals.Work in environmental law, representing public interest groups, waste disposal companies, or construction firms in their dealings with Government bodies.

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In 2006, Careerplanner estimated a total of 134,000 messengers and couriers serving the industry. What's the outlook like for 2006 - 2016? According to Career Planner, "Employment will remain unchanged because of the wide-spread use of electronic information-handling technologies." This may be the truth, but it's not the whole truth-not all messenger couriers are employees.

Recent estimates approximate that 19% of the industry is serviced by owner-operators and independent contractors. The majority of messenger and courier services rely on owner operators instead of employees. Though most owner-operators work primarily with one company, they may choose to provide services for multiple companies. These independent contractors own their vehicles, schedule their own hours, and expand their business as they wish.

Messenger companies provide full service 5 days a week. As a result, messenger-couriers tend to work as many hours as they can during the week to maximize their earnings. Anyone interested in delivery opportunities within the industry should visit multiple courier services. A company's hiring process is often indicative of the caliber of the service they provide. Quality companies treat hiring an independent contractor with the same scrutiny as hiring a permanent employee. Your appearance, your manner, and your attitude are major considerations. After all, you will be interacting directly with the service's customer base. Nobody is looking to hire couriers with a poor attitude or unprofessional appearance. Remember: you only have one chance to make a good first impression. The best messenger services will require drug testing and a background check before they're willing to work with you. If they do not, it's unlikely to be a reputable service.

Messenger companies are also required by law to maintain a copy of your Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as proof that you're a safe and responsible driver. Never work with a company that neglects to check your MVR; the safety record of the company can jeopardize the entire organization, leading to shutdown for noncompliance to DOT standards.

Another important consideration when looking for a messenger or courier company is the people you'll be working with. How do they treat you when you go to meet the manager and the dispatch team? Do they treat you like a person or a number? Good courier companies will treat owner-operators with respect, as business partners working to achieve common goals. Well-established messenger services are likely to have greater financial stability than your smaller 'mom and pop' couriers. This is another important consideration when searching for a service to partner with. Messenger and courier opportunities are available to hard workers who are willing to do their homework. Remember to sell yourself and your services. If you want to grow your courier business, perform the work that is tendered to you and you'll be rewarded with more opportunities.

As a Chicago messenger service, you can partner with one of the largest and most experienced messenger delivery services in the area. We provide customer solutions by offering a variety of transit times and services levels to meet your budget. Local or long distance, immediate or same day delivery, Best Transportation Services is the courier service you can rely on.

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To be licensed as a journeyman electrician in the state, you will have to satisfy a number of North Dakota electrician permit prerequisites:

1. Possess at least four yrs (8,000 hrs) of electrical on-the-job experience
2. Submit an Application for Electrician's License to the North Dakota State Electrical Board (NDSEB)
3. Undergo and ace the ND electrician accreditation test

You will be able to obtain as much as a year's credit in the event that you have completed a 2-year electrical training course recognized by the North Dakota State Electrical Board.

Along with electrician assembly experience, you will be able to account for your work experience hrs by using any combination of these tasks:

- Servicing and restoring electrical circuits and equipment (Max of 2,000 hrs)
- Installing and maintaining power, light, heat and fire alarm systems (No more than a thousand hrs)
- Cabling and servicing process management devices (Limit of 2,000 hrs)
- Military services electrical building work experience (A maximum of two thousand hrs)

In the event that you have been a ND registered apprentice, you're going to also be required to submit an official sealed transcript in the event that you have gone to a NDSEB recognized technical school as well as an Apprenticeship Training Completion Certificate in conjunction with your form.

Taking The North Dakota Electrician Certification Exam

In order to undergo the North Dakota electrical certificate exam, you must submit an application to the North Dakota State Electrical Board. The journeyman permit admin cost is twenty five dollars and needs to be attached with the application for the application to be looked at. The administration fee is non-refundable.

To show that you've fulfilled the work experience prerequisites, you should also get your prior and current companies to each fill out an Employment Verification Record. Each one of these documents has to detail your specific employment commencement and ending dates together with the amount of hours accumulated, and be autographed and notarized by an accredited master electrician. You aren't allowed to employ union records or letters to substantiate your practical experience.

When your application has been processed and okayed, you will be allowed to plan your electrician assessment. The North Dakota electrician certification exam is open book and is based on the 2011 edition of the National Electrical Code. You must get a minimum of 70% to pass the test.

When you've passed the exam and been given your license, you will be required to renew your certificate every year by coughing up a renewal charge of twenty five dollars. You are going to also have to do no less than eight hours of continuing electrical education, four hours of which must be on the most recent version of the National Electrical Code, in order to renew your certification.

Be sure to keep up with all the changes in the electrical license requirements in your state, including the most recent Oklahoma electrician license requirements, at ElectricianTrainingPro.com. It's the ultimate resource online for all things electrical training and licensing related!

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I don't know about you, but I network ALL the time. When I went full time with my business back in 2008, I attended at least one networking event each day. All of that meeting people required having some great 30-second commercials at the ready.

Unfortunately, not everyone puts as much effort into networking.

When I was at an event the other day, I was the only person in the room with a cohesive commercial, complete with a tagline; I received a round of applause when I sat back down.

Some of the worst presenters of their value are job seekers. So often, they stand up with no idea how to share a 30-second presentation, which means they lose that valuable time! It's just part of the conversation that I have with job seekers to talk about what they should share at a networking event. I am adamant that a resume by itself will likely NOT land them a job; they need to incorporate networking and social media to be more effective.

When thinking about a 30-second commercial, remember that you really only have 5-7 seconds to gain your audience's attention. If they hear nothing of value in that time, they tend to tune out. Obviously, that's not a lot of time, so starting with your name and/or company name may not be the best lead-in. For a writer, an example might be:

"Words are powerful. In the wrong hands, they can be ineffective and sometimes even dangerous! But in my hands, they can help you transform make more money."

Now you have them wondering what you do. This is the time to tell the rest of the story:

"I'm Sue Smith with I Write for You, and I create your business communications as your go-to writer."

A great commercial has a tagline or branding statement. This writer might finish with:

"Copy right and you'll never go wrong."

A job seeker can use the same formula to create interest. Truly, you don't want to share everything in a 30-second spot; you want to encourage listeners to come up to you and ask more! And the more specific you can be, the better. Often in a micro-presentation, it's appropriate to ask for a specific type of referral. I always encourage job seekers to be specific; if they aren't, no one will know how to help them. One example of a job seeker's 30-second commercial could be:

"I'm Joe Smith and I want to be your next sales director. Recently, at X Company, I transformed an underperforming region into delivering a 22%+ year-to-year return. I'm currently targeting an outside sales position in the beverage industry; Budweiser or Pepsi would be ideal."

Job seekers sometimes push back about mentioning specific companies, but the truth is that honing in like that can make listeners think about whom they know. Someone might walk up to the job seeker afterward and say, "I don't know anyone at Budweiser, but my sister is at Snapple. Would that be helpful?" Of course!

When delivering your commercial, be sure to stand. It draws attention and helps people to pay attention and remember you. Before you know it, people will be coming over to learn more!

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Amanda Collins is the owner of The Grammar Doctors, a boutique marketing-communications firm located in Phoenix, Ariz. and working with clients around the globe. She and her team help job seekers through The Resume Doctors.

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A plumber is a professional who is trained to install and repair pipes. The specific job responsibilities of a plumber may entail installing fixtures and pipes, inspecting pipe lines and replacing worn parts. Furthermore, plumbers may repair systems that are not working.

Why Should I Consider Becoming a Plumber?

Plumbers get to complete a variety of jobs. They also have the opportunity to meet new people every day. Plumbers can quickly build their client base and enjoy a steady work flow. Additionally, plumbers have the opportunity to earn a very nice income.

What Are Some of the Disadvantages of Being a Plumber?

Plumbers often have to work long hours, which may include evenings, holidays and weekends. They may also be called in to work at a short notice. Furthermore, the work of a plumber can be grueling.

How Do You Become a Plumber?

People who are interested in becoming a plumber in the United Kingdom typically complete an apprenticeship program. This program usually takes about two or three years to complete. Most students study at a college for two years and then spend time working at a plumbing firm.

Students also have the option of earning a NVQ level 2 diploma in plumbing and heating from an accredited company. Many people take this route because it is sometimes more convenient than studying at a traditional college.

Students who opt to earn a NVQ Level 2 Plumbing and Heating will be trained in all aspects of industrial and domestic plumbing. Full-time students can typically earn their diploma within eight weeks. Basic electrics, water regulations, central heating design, pipework and fabrication and Part L energy design are some of the courses that are typically required to earn NVQ level 2 diploma in plumbing and heating. Students will also be required to pass a written and practical examination.

How Much Can A Plumber In The United Kingdom Make?

There are a number of factors that determine a plumber's salary. However, most plumbers start off making between 17,000 and 21,000 pounds per year. Experienced plumbers typically make much more, but it is important to note that a plumber's salary is largely dependent on his or her work load.

What Is The Career Outlook?

Central heating and hot baths are a necessity, so plumbers will always be needed. However, people should be cognizant of the fact that jobs may be more plentiful in some areas than others.

James Copper is a writer for Plumbing Career where you can find out how to become a professional plumber with the right training.

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Having a work in another country gives a person a lot of benefits other than the opportunity to earn more. Because of these advantages, many fresh graduates join the pool of job seekers who are competing against each other to enjoy better employment abroad. Are you thinking of giving it a try? The following may strengthen your desire to do so.

New Experiences - Getting employed abroad will expose you to people, things, places and culture which are very much different from what you were used to. This allows you to have wider view of life and everything in it. More so, it makes you more appreciative of varied traditions.

Opportunity To Travel More - When you work in another country, you can spend your free time visiting the tourist spots there. In fact, you can take advantage of travel packages which offer cheap trips to the neighboring nations of the country where you work. The more you travel the more stamps your passport gets. Doesn't that sound like a great advantage on your end?

Independence - During your student days, you are dependent on your parents for things you need. Because of this, even the littlest decision you ought to make depend on what they have to say. Staying away from your parents will teach your responsibility by taking care of small and big tasks on your own.

Acquisition Of New Language - Some job seekers choose to be employed in the country they love to explore. Perhaps, you want to learn a certain language. Overseas work in the country of origin of that language can get you well-versed in it. With that, the way you learn the language will not be confined to grammar books. You will acquire its conversational side as well.

Improved Skills - Oftentimes, the skills learned in the university are improved in the workplace. In that case, there are some countries which have better technology in improving certain skills. It is a big plus in your credentials if you have perfected your craft overseas.

Confidence - Vast knowledge and indispensable work experience can make anyone proud of himself. Speaking a second or third language fluently attracts the admiration of other people and the interest of potential employers. The more confident you get there will be more doors of opportunity to earn more will be opened for you.

Other Career Possibilities - Besides your current job, there is a better career ahead of you so long as you have ample work experience. Being a diplomat is one option that can come your way. Immersing yourself in varied customs and traditions can instill diplomacy skills in you which are needed for peaceful communications among nations.

Breaking Free From Consumerism - Your skills in saving up as much money will be tested once you decide to work in another country. This saves your mind from getting saturated by the concept of consumerism - getting the latest gadgets, owning the newest car or living in the biggest house. The possibility of unstable circumstances in a foreign land would prod you to frugal living.

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The unemployment rate in the State of Oregon went up once more in August 2012 to 8.9%. This rate rose 0.2% for the month, and is the now 4th straight month with an increase in Oregon. Additionally, the 8.9% rate is now the highest in the state for all of 2012 (0.1% over the January rate of 8.8%).

In August there were an about 175,700 workers unemployed in the state, a rise of about 3,000 compared to prior month of July. There was also a drop of about 9,000 people from the number of employed in Oregon during the month. This, partnered with a drop of around 6,000 in the total Oregon workforce brought about the 0.2% rise in the unemployment rate in August 2012. When compared to U.S. average, Oregon's unemployment rate is currently 0.8% higher that the national average of 8.1%. Moreover, while the U.S rate has been largley unchanged (or even gradually lower), the rate in Oregon has been on the rise of late.

Looking back on the past year the current 8.9% rate is still lower than the August 2011 unemployment rate of 9.5%. During the past year, the number of unemployed workers has gone down by approximately 14,000. Furthermore, the total number of employed people has increase by around 1,000. A big change, however, from a year ago is that there are roughtly 15,000 fewer workers in Oregon's overall workforce. These workers have likely either left the state or have quit actively looking for work.

Several neighboring states in the area have also seen their recent unemployment rates trend upwards. The State of Washington has had it's rate increase by 0.1% in August to 8.6%. Nevada, already with one of the highest rates in the nation, saw it's unemployment rates increase (0.1%) in August to 12.1%. The state of Wyoming also went up in August (by 0.1%) to 5.7%. However, several regional states did experience decreases in August 2012. Both the States of California (down 0.1% to 10.6%) and Idaho (down 0.1% to 7.4%) were down in for the month.

Although the unemployment rate was up in August, many of Oregon's major business sectors saw positive numbers during the month. Up in August were Construction, Manufacturing, Trade Transportation & Utilities, Information, Financial Activities, Professional & Business Services, Education & Health Service, and Leisure & Hospitality. The only business sector showing a decrease in August was Government. Mining and Logging was unchanged for the month. The industry with the biggest employment numbers in August was Trade Transportation & Utilities, followed by Government.

Please check back in a few weeks when the September employment numbers will be published for Oregon. We'll review the state's results and see how it measures up to other states in the region. Understand that formerly released employment statistics can changed at a later date.

If you're unemployed in OR and looking for information please visit the Oregon Unemployment Headquarters.

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If you are a registered nurse (RN) who enjoys working with children, then training to become a pediatric nurse practitioner could be the perfect career move.

Advanced training in pediatrics means that you will be qualified to provide specialized nursing care to infants, young children and adolescents. This includes nursing and healthcare such as physical examinations, diagnosing injuries and identifying common childhood illnesses.

As a pediatric nurse practitioner (NP) you are required to oversee laboratory and diagnostic tests including blood tests and x-rays for children. You'll be fully trained to perform immunization on children against common childhood diseases and provide counseling for children affected by juvenile diabetes and other common illnesses.

You'll also be called upon to offer advice and practical answers for common childhood complaints and development issues like toilet training, child temper tantrums, ear infections, head lice, biting issues, asthma, allergies, urinary infections, respiratory infections and the hundreds of other healthcare problems common among children. Along with the extremely serious childhood illnesses like leukemia and childhood cancer.

In your role as a specialized childcare nurse, you will be required to perform medical examinations of the child including such things as taking urine samples, taking their blood pressure, making requests for laboratory tests and checking that the child's heart and lungs are functioning properly.

One of the key requirements of a being childcare nurse is the ability to communicate clearly and confidently to children and their parents. It is often left up to the child's nurse to answer difficult questions, provide child healthcare education and child healthcare counseling to both young children and their families.

You will be required to meet with the families of young children to discuss their treatment and recovery. Fully understanding the child's medical condition is vitally important so you will be required to get their correct and proper medical information, medical records and healthcare history.

Today's pediatric nurse practitioner is required to perform under enormous pressure in numerous healthcare situations. This includes hospitals with specialized children's wards, community or private hospitals, schools, daycare centers and other specialist child care clinics.

When you work in this field, you are dealing day-today with young and vulnerable patients. Children have special healthcare needs and often require specialized medical treatment. The role of the pediatric nurse practitioner is to provide them and their families with the right treatment and support so that their child quickly gets on the road to recovery.

The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), local hospitals or nursing schools are all places that you can get information from if you are interested in furthering your nursing career in this exciting field of medicine.

John L. Johnson is the administrator of Nursing Programs HQ, a website dedicated to providing resources to both prospective nursing students and fully registered nurses. This includes informative healthcare articles to find the best nursing programs, nursing degrees and nursing employment opportunities

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A certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) is a licensed professional nurse responsible for administering anesthesia to patients in the operating theater.

These highly trained nurses have a lot of responsibility and can perform the same tasks as an anesthesiologist. This specialized nursing job requires many extra years of training but is an excellent way for nurses to advance their careers.

By getting additional schooling you can efficiently administer medication and care for patients right through the surgical process. This includes medications sedating the patient and assisting with their care right through surgery. Upon the completion of surgery, your job is to then ensure that the patient successfully wakes up from the anesthesia.

As long as you have certification you can work in hospitals, medical centers and doctor's surgeries. Many dentists and podiatrists often retain certified nursing anesthetists as the main nurses in their office because of the versatility of CRNAs. There are only 30,000 CRNAs working in healthcare in the United States.

To become a fully registered CRNA, you have to have your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) degree and also be a certified registered nurse (RN). This means you should have taken your national licensing examination (NCLEX-RN), and passed this test to have this certification.

The only additional thing that you need to qualify is on the job training and at least one year's experience working in a hospital as an RN. Once you satisfy all of these requirements you can apply to a certified registered nurse anesthetist program.

Depending on the program that you apply to, you might have some additional items that you need to turn into a school along with your education prerequisites. To make sure that you are pursuing this career for the right reasons, some schools require a statement of purpose andyou will need to explain your reasons for becoming a nurse anesthetist. There is also an admission interview you will have to complete before you are finally enrolled into a course.

When you are accepted into your anesthetist program you will have around 24-36 months of schooling ahead of you before you can graduate. During this time you will learn all about anesthesia and additional anatomy. You will also take classes in pharmacology.

To actually receive your certification you will have to pass a national certification exam. The career path for a registered nurse anesthetist is wide open and you can make substantially more money in this vocation than as an ordinary registered nurse.

John S. Johnson is the administrator of Nursing Programs HQ a website dedicated to providing resources to both prospective nursing students and registered nurses. This includes informative healthcare articles and videos to find the best nursing programs, nursing schools and nursing employment opportunities.

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