Career questions tagged hospital-and-health-care
What are some tips you have for studying healthcare informatics that helped you in your post college role?
Hi, I am about to start my masters program in healthcare informatics this Fall. I plan on focusing on everything of course but are there any special things to keep on my radar in order to be successful in my future job? Thank you
I'm a junior in high school wanting to be an oncologist. I want to take the BS/MD path but I'm not sure what the process and steps are?
Hi, I'm really lost and don't have anyone that has gone through the american education system. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Is it necessary to take a National board exam for optometry to be hired in an optometry clinic/office/primary vision center? If so where can you take it and what is the cost?
I want to be an optometrist and I'm not sure what the exam entails, how licensure works, the cost, where, and why.
What are your stress levels? Is the career very stressful compared to other medical field careers ?
I am from Job Corps and considering this career.
What do you find most rewarding about the medical field, specifically nursing? ?
Was the process worth where you're at now? I'm head strong at the fact that I'd never want to spend my life doing a career that didn't teach me anything or benefit my life in some way.
Where can I learn more about nursing and hospital-and-health-care?
I want to learn these since I am trying to work in the medical field once I graduate high school. So if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear about them.
Is there such thing as a neuro-oncology lab scientist instead of an actual doctor or surgeon How many years of school do I have to go through for this job?
I'm a rising senior in high school and I don't see myself physically working with patients but rather in a laboratory setting trying to develop treatments for brain cancer instead. Do these types of jobs exist and what is the education required to do so? I am also interested if this sort of career can provide me flexibility and allow me time to spend with my family and enjoy life.
HOW PAKISTANI MEDICAL STUDENT CAN APPLY FOR NEUROSURGERY RESIDENCY IN USA AND WHAT IS REQUIREMENT?
I WANT TO KNOW REQUIREMENTS AND PATHWAYS TO BECOME NEUROSURGEON IN USA
What made you want to pursue the Medical field? If this was your first career choice, why? Do you have any regrets about joining that I should know about? What is the best place to work when in the medical field?
I'm starting my trade in CMA soon and I'm a bit hesitant and am wondering if I should pursue it or not. I'm wondering if it's worth the work.
What classes should I take in high school if I want to become a pediatrician?
I currently take biology, algebra 1, english honors, and honors world history what should I take for the rest of high school.
What does the job responsibilities look like?
I am looking to go into cardiovascular technology. I am interested in working in the cath lab.
For those who have done apprenticeships for nursing certifications, was it worth it and what was the experience like?
I've seen a few hospitals and clinics offering apprenticeships for nursing certifications, and I was curious as to what that may look like and if you feel as if it was worth it. What are the positives and negatives of an apprenticeship? What did your day to day life look like as an apprentice? Any additional insights would be appreciated, thank you.
For those who worked in healthcare while going to college to get their BSN, how was your experience?
I'm considering the possibility of working as a CNA while simultaneously going to school to get a BSN. For those who have done just that or similarly, I'd like to know how your overall experience was. What was the most worth while? What was the most difficult part or most significant obstacle you had to face? How did you overcome these difficulties? Any other insights, advice, experiences, etc, would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
What does the day in the life of a Registered Nurse look like?
I'm curious about what schedules typically look like in terms of a typical day- how many hours do you work, how many hours of overtime is expected, and how much time do you have outside of work. I am also curious about general day to day responsibilities- does the environment change often or is it the same routine everyday? Any other information or insights would be appreciated, thank you.
About how long will it take to become a Registered Nurse?
I am currently enrolled to get certified as a Medical Assistant and will become certified in about 8 months.
what does a professional resume contains and show me how to write one?
what does a professional resume contains and show me how to write one?
Is this the right fit for the environments I am looking for?
I am interested in being a Ultrasound Technician. I work best in an environment with teamwork, relaxed pace, and structure. Is this a good fit for me?
How to become a medical doctor after being in a nursing school ?
A student of a college of nursing
How can you achieve that career goal?
Willing to be in health care or probably a nurse, but I am still deciding what I want to do in life and trying to make the best of it
What are some considerable opportunities a pre-med student or any person interested in the medical field should take advantage of?
What are some recommendations for medical opportunities?
How hard is it to get into nursing school with mostly B's?
I am a freshman in highschool. My first semester, I got mostly all A's and B's. My second semester, I got mostly all B's. If I have an average of B's, will I still be able to get into a good nursing program? I specifically want to work with mothers delivering babies.
what are some tips that you would recommend ?
what tips would you give me for just starting medical admin?
what are some skills I need to learn in medical office admin ?
I want to gain more knowledge and skills in this trade
How do i find the nursing programs or psychology courses that i can do straight after graduation?
i’m a freshman in high school but i already know what i want to do with my life. i know i want to be in the medical field with either nursing or psychiatry but i want to know what i can do after school to get a little taste before i decide my profession.
Are M.D./Ph.D. (neuroscience specifically) programs worth it ?
I'm currently a high school senior. I already committed to a college and I'll be majoring in neurobiology but I wanted to get some advice from others to see if an M.D./Ph.D. program after undergrad is the way to go (or if just getting an M.D. is better) so that I can start preparing for it. I know I want to become a neurosurgeon and that I definitely do want to do research before residency.
How do you prioritize a patient care and empathy in a high-pressure health care environment?
What opportunities or pathways exist for professional growth and development within medical field