Comparisons of Job Characteristics

Focus Occupation: Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Associated Occupation: Anesthesiologists (29-1061)


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Knowledge Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    74
Focus Occupation: Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Associated Occupation: Anesthesiologists (29-1061)
Associated Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Medicine and Dentistry 3.7 25.0 17.8 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Biology 3.7 20.4 13.3 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Psychology 6.4 13.8 19.5 >> Current knowledge level is likely more than sufficient
Chemistry 4.8 13.1 9.8 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Physics 4.3 10.1 3.5 << Extensive education and/or training may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Skills Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    89
Focus Occupation: Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Associated Occupation: Anesthesiologists (29-1061)
Associated Occupation’s Key Skills Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Reading Comprehension 10.7 17.0 13.6 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Active Listening 11.0 16.3 14.3 < A higher skill level may be required
Critical Thinking 10.8 15.4 13.2 < A higher skill level may be required
Monitoring 9.9 14.8 13.6 0 Current skill level may be sufficient
Judgment and Decision Making 9.4 14.5 12.5 < A higher skill level may be required
Science 4.5 13.9 9.4 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Time Management 8.9 12.8 9.9 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Operation Monitoring 6.6 12.6 8.0 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Social Perceptiveness 9.1 12.5 14.9 > Skill level is likely sufficient
Service Orientation 7.9 11.8 12.7 0 Current skill level may be sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Abilities Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    96
Focus Occupation: Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Associated Occupation: Anesthesiologists (29-1061)
Associated Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Associated Occupation’s Rating Focus Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Focus Occupation
Problem Sensitivity 11.1 21.5 17.3 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Oral Comprehension 12.5 18.2 15.6 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Inductive Reasoning 10.2 17.9 15.3 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Deductive Reasoning 10.6 17.0 14.0 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Written Comprehension 11.0 15.6 14.1 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Near Vision 11.1 15.1 12.5 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Speech Clarity 10.2 13.7 12.5 0 Current ability level may be sufficient
Selective Attention 8.7 12.5 10.6 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Flexibility of Closure 7.8 12.2 10.9 < Some improvement in abilities may be required
Perceptual Speed 7.4 11.8 10.1 < Some improvement in abilities may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   85
Focus Occupation: Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Associated Occupation: Anesthesiologists (29-1061)
Work Activities Exclusivity of Activity
Administer injections60
Administer medications or treatments46
Collect clinical data56
Communicate technical information4
Conduct patient assessments69
Follow infectious materials procedures52
Follow life support procedures81
Identify body response variations57
Interpret medical laboratory test results72
Make presentations on health or medical issues50
Obtain information from clients, customers, or patients40
Order medical laboratory tests76
Prepare patient reports66
Record medical history or data68
Take vital signs56
Understand properties or composition of drugs64
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals6
Use clinical problem solving techniques69
Use interpersonal communication techniques10
Use knowledge of investigation techniques16
Use knowledge of medical terminology40
Use research methodology procedures in health care63
Use sanitation practices in health care settings48

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   86
Focus Occupation: Registered Nurses (29-1111)
Associated Occupation: Anesthesiologists (29-1061)
Tools and TechnologiesExclusivity
Acute care monitoring units and related products 22
Airway management products 30
Anesthesia apparatus and accessories and supplies 47
Blood pressure units and related products 11
Computers 1
Content authoring and editing software 1
Data management and query software 1
Electrocardiography EKG units and related products 20
Emergency medical services resuscitation products 15
Finance accounting and enterprise resource planning ERP software 2
Industry specific software 1
Information exchange software 1
Injection and aspiration needles and accessories 25
Intravenous and arterial cannulas and catheters and accessories 29
Intravenous and arterial tubing and administration sets and related products 22
Intravenous infusion pumps and its analyzers and sensors and its accessories 31
Intubation supplies 21
Medical gloves and accessories 19
Medical staff clothing and related articles 17
Medical suction and vacuum products 33
Nasoenteric tubes 43
Network applications software 1
Oxygen therapy delivery systems and devices 13
Pulmonary function testing and treatment products 24
Pulse oximeters 18
Respiratory monitoring products 29
Resuscitation supplies 29
Scopes and specula and accessories for medical exam diagnostic use 23
Specimen collection and transport containers and supplies 14
Stethoscopes and related products 14
Surgical support supplies 33
Syringes and accessories 14

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.