One of the occupations that interested me on the Bureau Labor of Statistics website was Registered Nurse. This job interested me since I have always been a person who likes to help others. The quick facts about this profession are that the median salary is 65,470 per year. The basic education a worker needs to become a registered nurse is to receive an associate's degree. Job prospects are 19% faster than average. Registered nurses (RNs) are responsible for and manage patient care, educate patients and the public about various health issues, and provide counseling and emotional support to patients and their family members. The work environment for registered nurses involves working in hospitals, doctors' offices, home health care services, and nursing facilities. Others work in prisons, schools or serve in the military. The next career I chose was that of secretary and administrative assistant. This job interests me because I am already an administrative assistant and I wanted to have quick information on this subject. The quick facts about this profession are that the median salary is 35,330 per year. The basic education a worker needs to become a secretary or administrative assistant is a high school diploma or