Maria is a registered nurse. She has worked at a hospital, a school clinic, and a rehabilitation center over the past ten years. At each workplace, she performed the same core duties, including assessing patients, administering medications, and coordinating care. What term describes nursing for Maria?
Answer
A
career ladder, because she has moved from one employer to another
B
career, because she has worked in the same field for a long time
C
job, because she receives a paycheck for performing specific tasks
D
occupation, because the core skill set stays the same regardless of where she works