MY PLAN : Physiotherapist Name: Trinity Nacario
My Plan A:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/ responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard Skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
I make it a personal goal as well as a professional goal to help
others. A job that will allow me to solve problems and provide aid for
others is something that I believe will best suit my personality.
Becoming a physiotherapist brings a good balance out of my two
aspirations I have regarding my career. If I were to be in a workplace
that allows me to aid a wide variety of patients that are dependent on
my skills I would find my career to be a lot more enjoyable. As a
physiotherapist I would be required to use my problem solving skills
and knowledge to bring comfort into someone's life and improve their
standard of living.
- The profession is very time consuming and a lot more
physically demanding than most people assume. Aside from
the work hours the job requires, your emotional and physical
health can be greatly affected. It is fairly common to develop
bonds with your patients and take their situation on a
personal level. This can be a good or bad thing at times,
since it can help overall boost your business or intervene too
much with your life outside of work.
- Learning about yourself and all of the different patients you
will be a very insightful journey.
- The salary range can be around $68,000 – $117,900 per
year.
- Physiotherapy is starting to expand more towards technology
and can provide treatment for patients who are unable to
leave their houses. Physiotherapists are starting to move
towards other healthcare facilities outside of their own rehab
clinic for example like hospitals (ICU).
- Physiotherapy requires good social skills, so if you are
looking for a job that avoids social interaction this profession
would be the wrong choice.
- The job also requires you to be on top of your game in and
outside of work hours.
1. Patience is one of the most important skills that you will need. In
order to provide the best treatment for others and take care of your
personal health, you must develop patience towards all factors of
your life.
2. Time management will be one of the keys to keeping your work life
separated from your personal life. It is highly important that you
devote the proper time needed for your patients as well as setting
time aside from yourself to avoid burn out.
3. Interpersonal skills is something that you need to be a good physio
and team player in your work environment. One of the main things
that makes a huge difference in physiotherapists is their different
levels of motivation they are willing to put in towards their work ethic.
 Education needed to pursue my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Courses/training/ certificates
needed
❏ Post-secondary
requirements
MY BACKUP PLAN : Nurse Practitioner
My Plan B:
Consider:
❏ What do you enjoy?
❏ What sort of lifestyle do you
want?
❏ What are you good at?
Career Info that I have
discovered…
Consider:
❏ Upsides/downsides of job
❏ Job duties/responsibilities
❏ Salary range
❏ Future outlook
❏ Lifestyle factors
❏ Advancement opportunities
Three employability skills I
possess that will support my
plan:
Consider:
❏ Soft and hard skills required
for position
❏ Personal attributes
- Qualified health science undergraduate degree.
- Master's degree in physiotherapy
- Registered with the College of Physical Therapists of British
Columbia (CPTBC).
- Completion of a physiotherapy national exam to determine
the competency of all graduating physiotherapists.
Name: Trinity Nacario
Being a nurse is well suited for my need to help others, although it
has a stressful and high demanding work environment. Since I have
always been fascinated by the human body I believe that working at
a hospital will provide the best opportunity to satisfy that interest. My
one and only job as a nurse is to provide for others, and have a high
level of self-awareness which are things that I am already practicing
presently.
- You need to be a grounded person, and mentally prepared
for different situations.
- There are many long-term affects physically and
psychologically as a nurse. The long and irregular time shifts
can be very detrimental.
- There is a lot of responsibility as a nurse and you can be
held liable towards patients.
- Nurses are highly appreciated and respected. There is also a
high demand for them.
- Nurses care and preserve others' lives.
- There is a wide variety of nurse specializations and work.
- The average salaries are all above $100,000 depending on
the type of strand.
- The demand for all nursing strands is expected to greatly
increase in the years to come.
1. Proper decision and communication skills. Nursing is a huge
commitment and responsibility since you potentially hold another
person's life in your hands.
2. Organization and attention to details factors into self-awareness.
If you are lacking in these two factors you could endanger a
person's life and lose your license.
3. Being a team player and adapting to your work environment is
crucial. At work you will face a very toxic environment which you will
 learn to adapt to so you can continue your job effectively.

Education needed to pursue my - Obtain a bachelor of science in nursing degree.

plan: - Obtain license to work as a registered nurse.
- Pursue specializations while working as an RN. (mental
Consider: health, pediatrics, gerontology, neonatal, emergency, family
❏ Courses/training/certificates care.
needed - Completion of master in science in nursing or doctor of
❏ Post-secondary nursing program. As well as earn its degree.
requirements - Receive certification from a specialty nursing board.
- Get NP state licensure.

Post-Secondary Option
Plan A - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University

Name of Bachelor of Kinesiology Bachelor of Kinesiology

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $5,617 $6,750

for the first year

Approx. Cost of $2,200 $2,350

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in $11,382 $10,800

Residence

Application Fee $126.50 $90

to apply to
program

Application December 1, 2020 (early admission) October 1, 2020 (early admission)

deadline January 15, 2021 January 31, 2021
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic - Graduation from high school - Graduate from high school.

Requirements - Minimum grade of 70% in
for program - Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 senior level English is
(pre-requisites) or Grade 12 English (or their requirements.
- Complete minimum of five
equivalents)
approved grade 12 courses
- At least six academic/non-
academic Grade 12 courses
(recommended, but not
required)
- Personal essay

Other possible - Kinesiologist - Kinesiologist

occupations - Disability Management - Disability Management
with this type of Specialist. Specialist.
degree
- Exercise Physiologist. - Exercise Physiologist.
- Exercise - Exercise
Specialist/Coordinator. Specialist/Coordinator.
- Health & Wellness Promotion - Health & Wellness Promotion
Coordinator. Coordinator.

Post-Secondary Option
Plan B - Schools/Training
Name of First Choice School Second Choice School
School: University of British Columbia Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Name of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Degree or type
of training you
will receive
Example:
Bachelor of
Science

Length of the 4 years 4 years

program
Example: 4
years

Price of Tuition $5,617 $2,527.90

for the first year

Approx. Cost of $3,875 $1,250

books/supplies
for the first year

Cost to live in $11,200 $14,600

Residence

Application Fee $126.50 $120

to apply to
program

Application December 1, 2020 (early admission) November 20,2021

deadline January 15, 2021
Example:
February, 13th,
2020

Academic - Graduation from high school - Graduation from high school

Requirements - Completion of BC English
for program - Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 Studies 12 , English First
(pre-requisites) or Grade 12 English (or their Peoples 12 or Literary Studies
12 with a minimum grade of
equivalents)
C+ (or equivalents)
- At least six academic/non- - As part of the Adult Dogwood
academic Grade 12 courses Diploma, completion of English
(recommended, but not Studies 12 with a minimum
grade of C+
required)
- Completion of IB (International
- Personal Essay Baccalaureate) English A (HL
- Casper Test or SL) with a minimum grade of
3 (or C+)
- Completion of AP (Advanced
Placement) English Language
and Composition or AP English
Literature and Composition
with a minimum grade of 2 (or
C+)
- Casper Test

Other possible - Medical Assistant - Personal Care Aid and Home

occupations - Medical/Clinical Lab Health
with this type of Technologist - Medical Records Technician
degree
 Travel Option
Itinerary and Budget

In Word, create a table and ensure you have included ALL of the following
information for your travel itinerary.

Where:
● List where you plan to travel (be specific and list exactly which countries and cities)
When:
● What time of year/season
● For how long (in each location)
How:
● Modes of transportation (research the cost and timing
Accomodations
● List where you will be staying for each location and how many nights. Include a link
● Indicate the cost per night
Budgeting Costs:
● Anticipate food costs
● Costs for activities etc
● Phone plan (extra charges?)
● Travel insurance
● What will you need to buy before you go?
● What will you buy while you are travelling?

Where: I will travel to Canada for two weeks

3 days in B.C. (1 day in Tofino, 2 days in Whistler)
3 days in Alberta (2 days in Banff, 1 day in Edmonton)
4 days in Ontario (3 days in Toronto, 1 day in Ottawa)
3 days in Quebec (2 days in Montreal and 1 day in Quebec
City)
2 days in Newfoundland and Labrador (2 days in St. John)

When: Tofino - May 10th

Whistler - May 11 - May 13th
Banff - May 14th - May 16th
Edmonton - May 17th
Toronto - May 18th
Ottawa - May 19th
Montreal - May 20th - May 21st
Quebec City - May 22nd
Newfoundland & Labrador - May 23rd and 24th

How: Rental Car in BC - $30/day x 3 days = $90 + GST (if not

rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Train to Alberta = $200/one way ticket
Flight from Edmonton to Toronto = $800.00 one way ticket
Rental Car from Toronto to the east coast = $40/day x 6 days
= 240 + GST (if not rental, calculate mileage and gas)
Flight from St. John to Vancouver = $1400 one way ticket
Accomodations: Tofino - Wyckenwish Inn $400/night. 5 Star Hotel. Link:
Include price, links and www.wyckenwishinn.ca
reviews for EACH of your ETC….
accommodations.

Budget: (food/activities etc).

Be specific for each location
and include links for special
activities (ie: museums,
sporting events, concerts
etc).
 Work-Life Option
Living Costs and Savings Goal

Income Monthly: Yearly:

Hourly Wage/salary

Parents

Total Income

Expenses:

Rent
● List where you plan to live (either a
link or a detailed description)

Medical Insurance

Utilities

Food/Grocery

Car Insurance

Gas for Car

Car Repairs

Compass cost

Cell Phone/Internet

Clothing

Entertainment / Going out

Personal sundries

Recreation / Gym membership

Other
-parking fees
-gifts
-house supplies
-specialist fees
-eye care/prescriptions
-hair cuts
-move in costs (furniture, truck rental)

Savings
-try and save 10%

Total Expenses
Total Income MINUS Total Expenses

Write a reflection on whether your job will support your lifestyle.

● What sacrifices will you have to make?
● How will your priorities change?
● How much money do you plan to save per year? What will you use your savings
for in five years? Ten years? What are your savings goals?