Career questions tagged healthcare
I want to be a pharmacist, What is my time like as clinical pharmacist?
While being a clinical pharmacist do I get paid? What are the hours like? Are there any requirements to begin? And finally do I have to work out the full length of the program?
Which Nurse Practitioner specialty is the best to get into?
By that I mean the one that is the most versatile especially in a clinic setting, pays more and is the most in demand?,
How to become a Radiation Therapist?
Share your journey & guide aspiring Radiation Therapists on their path. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
What are some easy jobs in the medical field?
Please be specific on the jobs and what it does, and maybe salary pay too.
How to become a Physical Therapist Assistant?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Note: Given the growing interest in the physical therapy field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.
How do I acquire a internship?
I am a 14 year old high school freshman wanting to pursue medicine, I've been planning to apply to a internship to shadow a psychiatrist in my area my Junior year of high school, but I don't how to write a good resume or if my current enrollment classes will prepare me for to shadow a physician. Is there any resume help or class advice to prepare me?
How much time and effort does it take to become a labor and delivery nurse, and is it mentally and physically exauhsting ? my favorite class is psychology so I enjoy stuff like that.
I would like to know how many people are successful as being a labor and delivery nurse. I would also like to know how hard it is to pass the classes required for the major.
How to become a Medical Courier?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a Medical Courier. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
what is your day-to-day life like and how many hours do you work each day?
i am a highschool student looking for what the life of a neonatal nurse is
How much free time do you have during the week to see family and friends and do activities that you like?
I am a highschool student, interested in going to school for pediatrics.
What is your day-to-day routine like?
I am a sophomore in highschool, and I am interested in going to school for pediatrics.
How can I shadow a doctor as a high school student?
I am a 16-year-old rising high school senior (current junior). I have been involved in various STEM activities throughout my academic career and I am interested in the medical field.
How do I become a Veterinary Radiologist!
Hello I am 15 years old in the 10th grade, I am trying to be a veterinary Radiologist when I get out of HS. Alot of people are telling me to go to community college first because It is cheaper and THENNN go to college but Im very confused. I would like to go to community college first then go to college. Can someone please tell me the steps I need to go to becoming a Veterinary Radiologist and if you can add the college! ( and what I need to major in)
What are the three most important things to know before becoming a medical assistant?
What would you consider the three most important things to consider when it comes to being a medical assistant?
What does day-to-day life look like as a medical assistant?
As someone who is interested in the field, I would like to know what the experience is like day by day.
What are the skills and tools that are used as a medical assistant?
I would like to know some of the skills used within the field, as well as the tools one should be familiar with.
nursing or internal medicine doctor ?
I was wondering is internal medicine doctor better then LPN in salary & skills ? Also how long does it take to become a Internal Medicine, and what degrees and license are required ?
HOW CAN I BECOME A ER TRAVEL NURSE?
My name is Kiana, a 17-year-old senior and my dream career is to be an ER travel nurse. I have not yet fully applied to any colleges because I am unsure of where to even start in order to enter that field. I was once told I would be required to take prerequisites in order to get into nursing school, but I am unsure how. Can you provide any suggestions and advice, such as what the first thing I should do in order to pursue that career path, and what to do after that?
If I want to pursue my education after becoming a CNA what can I do nex ?
I am currently in a program to become a certified medical assistant however I would like to become a registered nurse. I am struggling with what steps I need to plan for or take in the near future
Radiology/Radiography and where to start!
Hello, This is my first time writing here, I am interested in my career pathway of becoming a radiologist or radiographer! Any tip's internship wise and what to expect? I Wake Tech has a radiography program and was wondering if that would be a good start? I am getting my Associate in Sciences's at Durham tech and want to broaden my spectrum in the Healthcare/Science field as I like helping people. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
What is your day-to-day schedule or duties How do you deal with people in pain? Is the schedule flexible (vacation, PTO)??
What is your day-to-day schedule or duties? How do you deal with people in pain? Is the schedule flexible (vacation, PTO)?
Is there anyone in the Dermatology field available to help me with an Informational Interview project?
I am a junior in high school and I am in a pre college program called Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID). We are currently working on a project which is a 15 minute informational interview where we interview a professional in our dream field of study. During this interview, I will be asking questions to learn about your job and experiences as a Dermatologist. I am interested in majoring in chemistry to later become a Medical Dermatologist after high school. Thank you!
How long does it take to become a phlebotomist?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a phlebotomist. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals
How to become a medical coder?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a medical coder. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.
how do you take good care of your patient ? how to deal with a emergency call? how to communicate with your patient while you don't have much to do ?
how do doctors and nurses deal with their patients, while they know they don't have much to do because the patient is gonna die soon, when they told the patients that they don't have much time to live?
What Medical field makes the most money??
Do Orthopedic Surgeons make good money?
What are some of the best collages to get your BSN ?
I'm a sophomore in high school and will graduate with my CNA license and I'm starting my search for collage.
How do I become a RN.?
I am a current junior in high school, I just finished becoming a certified CNA and I want to be an RN. I would like to complete as much of that pathway in high school and before college as possible but I don’t know what I should do next on the pathway of becoming a RN.
how long do you have to shadow other doctors to become a neurologist?
and does it have to be at the hospital you want to be at?
What all do athletic trainers do?
Im curious what all there is to athletic training. It is my dream career and I am currently looking deeper into it as I am a sophomore in high school (with possible early graduation by a year) and hoping to learn some more about this career. How are you treated as an athletic trainer? What do you do for your job? And ANYTHING else you think I should know. Thank you so much!!!