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how did entering the medical field positively impact your life?

I am currently a high school senior set to graduate and attend The University of Nevada Reno. I'm having doubts about being cut out for the medical field, so I was just curious as to how Being in the medical field has impacted your life and the way you live. #spring25

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Kathleen’s Answer

First of all, there are many options within the medical field. Explore them with your talents and interests in mind to find a good fit. It's not just doctor or nurse and every position is vital. I worked as a clinical laboratory scientist for over 40 years. That was a great fit for me and offered many opportunities within the field and I never lacked for a job after moving or feeling the need for a challenge. I learned much that helped me monitor my own health and help family and friends. When my husband was going thru chemo my understanding of the process, his lab values and symptoms was incredibly helpful. We were able to go thru that with a sense of calm that many don't have.
Take an inventory of sorts of your talents and interests...what do you enjoy doing? Do you want to be front and center or do you prefer being behind the scenes?
Do you like to detect or solve technical problems or would you rather interact with people?
What sort of work-life balance is important? Do you prefer a fast- paced environment or something more sedate? These are questions you can examine to find your fit. And once you make a choice, it's always possible that some other area will grab you and you can make a change! Best to you!
Kathie
Thank you comment icon Thank you for answering my question, I will definitely be taking your advice and asking myself the questions you suggested in the future! Makayla
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