Career questions tagged healthcarecareer
If my strengths are loving to learn and loving to read and my hobbies are being in nature and reading, what type of careers or industries might best fit me ?
I want my career to deal with science and the health field, maybe something like a lab researcher
How do I balance GPA, extracurriculars, and clinical experience as a pre-med student #Spring26
I’m currently a high school senior planning to go to college on a pre-med track. I’m really interested in science, especially biology and anatomy, and I’ve done well in those classes. I’m trying to understand how to best prepare for medical school early on, including what I should focus on during my first year of college. I’m also curious about how to balance academics with gaining clinical experience and extracurriculars. I plan on attending a college that has a medical school/ hospital attached to its name, and is also right across campus
When should a nursing student start preparing for the NCLEX?
As I get more used to different platforms like ATI, I see there is a lot of preparing for the NCLEX and a lot of talk about it. I was just curious when did others start to prepare for the exam. #Spring26
As someone who has to manage a chronic disease every day, how can I build a career that understands patients beyond their prescriptions and helps them live a life unshackled from their limitations? #Spring26
Type 1 diabetes has forced me to completely change my lifestyle. Everything from what I eat to how I plan my day comes with a layer of calculation and awareness that shapes your sense of freedom. I want to peruse a career in healthcare than helps others feel less limited by their diagnosis and more in control of how they live.
What are the steps to start a career as an OTA, and are there programs (preferably online or hybrid) that would allow me to work while studying?
Hi, I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Public Health, and I’m interested in becoming an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA). I originally wanted to pursue a master’s in Occupational Therapy, but I need to work and am looking for a more flexible or online-friendly path. What are the steps to start a career as an OTA, and are there programs (preferably online or hybrid) that would allow me to work while studying? Also, how can I gain experience or observation hours in the meantime?
How have setbacks shaped your academic and career goals?
Hello, my name is Justin and I am currently a 3rd year college student balancing both academics in psychology and a full-time medical work schedule. One of the mot significant setbacks I have faced has been managing time effectively while working and attending school. there were moments when I felt overwhelmed, struggled to meet deadlines, and questioned whether I was even capable of maintaining this lifestyle. However, these experiences ultimately forced me to develop stronger discipline, resilience, and time management. I began to create structured routines and started to hold myself accountable. These setbacks helped me realize that success is not always a straight path, but sometimes a process that requires adaptability and persistence. As I continue my path, in a particularly demanding field (healthcare), I recognize that these early challenges are preapring me for future obstacles. They have strengthened my work ethic and reinforced my commitment to building a stable and successful career.
What is medical school and what is the classroom time like?
I am on the way to college for the premed route, yet I know nothing about medical school. Is it like a mock residency? Could someone please provide me with in depth information about this please?
How to start a psychology clinic post doctorate?
After i receive my planned doctorate in psychology, what would be the best way t go about opening my own clinic.
How hard is residency for psychiatry versus neurosurgery?
Obviously, I am aware that neurosurgery is significantly harder than psychiatric residency, but what I am asking are the main differences that really stand out between the two. I am an incoming college freshman, and I am wanted to go to medical school. I have an extreme passion for both fields and am just needing help narrowing it down.
As a nursing student, what can I start doing now to not only succeed in school but also become someone patients can trust and feel comfortable with in real healthcare settings? #Spring26
im a sophomore at tcu, following the nursing route and wanted to know what i can do to stay on the right track #Spring26
How do you decide which medical schools outside of your state of residence you should apply to?
I know that applications can be expensive, so how do I determine what places outside of my state I have a good chance of getting accepted into?
health and jobs ?
My top value is health. I would like to know what jobs are connected to this value.
What study tips should I use in College?
I am currently a senior in High school and in College, I am going to major in Nursing. I would like to find ways to study better, to get the most out of my coursework to better prepare myself for my future career as a Registered Nurse.
How many years does it take in school to become a RN nurse?
I want to purse nursing but i want to know more of how collage life look for future nurses
changed plan any advice?
hello guys how y'all doing and guess whattt I changed my plan it turns out I want to make money after college so my plan is to become nurse first the make money go to medical school and become a doctor done what a short cut. anything you wanna add up?
What subjects in school help prepare you for a medical career?
I am a high school student who is interested in medical. I do science classes like ap biology and honors chemistry. I want to know what classes I should take, what activities or volunteering might help, and what steps I should start preparing for now so I can study medicine in the future.
What are important skills to remember?
What skills are most important to succeed in nursing school and as a nurse in general? How did those skills help you in the you? Why are those skills more important than the rest?
What would a typical day as a physical therapist be like?
I'm a highschool student in Burton highschool
what has been one of the least demanding jobs in the medical field ?
nursing, doctors, and surgical techs
What type of medical careers involve solving problems and evaluating information?
Medical careers involve solving problems and evaluating information. Medical jobs involving more that and involve alot of thinking through things and investigation
What is a good start in medical school?
What would be a good start in finding a work place in medical school, and how can I make myself more understanding of medical education and medical school?
Do surgeons get bonuses?
Do surgeons take bonuses?
What skills are most important for students who want to work in healthcare?
I’m a student who is interested in working in the healthcare field in the future. I want to learn which skills are most important to start developing now, both in school and outside of school. I’m especially interested in skills like communication, teamwork, responsibility, and empathy, and how these skills are used in healthcare careers.
How do i Know what kind of Nurse i want to be ?
Hi I'm a senior in high school, and ever since i remember, I wanted to be a nurse. I'm currently in the PLTW BCA program (Biomedical Medical Career).
What does a typical day look like for a neurology nurse?
I'm interested in being a neurology nurse, but I don't know too much about the work-life as much. What does a typical day look like from start to finish? I wanna know how I can balance my life with this job in the future.
Question 1: What were some main challenges you faced when first working in this position, and how did you overcome them ?
My name is Lony , and I am a current high school student.For my Literacy class, I am completing a project that involves interviewing a professional in the medical field I'm interested in to learn more about their career journey and experiences. I am very interested in the field of neonatology
How can I prepare for Healthcare interviews?
Hello! I am an ultrasound student in my first year of school and clinical rotations. Once I start applying to jobs, how can I prepare for the interview process? Are there certain questions that I should be prepared for?
How many hours a week does a Neonatal nurse usually work?
I would like to be a nurse. I am a senior in high school and am curious about the hours I would be working in the future. I've heard that sometimes you work 3 on 4 off. Is it hard to have a family too?
What is the most important thing in your dental school application?
Also, how do I go about studying for the DAT? If I struggle with math, what should I study for the quantitative reasoning portion of the exam?
What does it take to succeed in becoming an anesthesiologist assistant and what is it that truly makes the job rewarding?
I want to become an anesthesiologist assistant even though STEM is not my strong suit. How can I power through and succeed?