Career questions tagged medical
What Nursing/Medical Paths Are Appropriate for Someone With Hands-on Caregiving Experience Supporting a Senior With Agoraphobia?
I would like to clarify that I do not hold any formal nursing or medical licenses or credentials. My experience is informal and referral-based, and includes the following: • Delivered comprehensive in-home care for a senior client with agoraphobia, facilitating a safe and supportive environment during 6 hour shifts. • Assisted with activities of daily living, including medication reminders, personal care, meal preparation/support, and accompanied walks. • Maintained a consistently calm, patient, professional, and positive demeanor while adapting care to the client’s emotional and psychological needs. • Supported the client with technology use, including smartphones and laptops. • Assisted with phone calls, text messaging, and online orders, ensuring clear communication and accurate task completion. • Built trust through reliability, empathy, and respectful companionship, contributing to improved daily functioning and quality of life. Prior to this role, I also assisted my uncle, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. He later expressed his gratitude in a letter, writing: “You have a gift at taking care of people, and perhaps you’ll use it someday in your career.” This experience further reinforced my interest in caregiving and people-centered work. I am very interested in finding a well-suited career path that allows me to care for the elderly on a regular basis while incorporating the skills and experience listed above. Thanks for your time and hope you have a safe and great weekend 😇😊
What are some Associate Degrees in the medical field that can be pursued?
My name is Faith. I want to go to University of Southern Florida or Hillsborough Community College in Florida. I have been working with kids and special needs kids since I was in 5th grade. I adore my church and am willing to go the extra mile. I have been thinking about my profession a lot, and everytime I go back to something medical. I want to have a family and get married young, so I only want to be in actual college for 2 years. I am 16 and have the schedule of an adult if not busier.
How do I become a pediatric OT?
I’m a current junior in HS and interning every week with a pediatric OT in an elementary school and absolutely love it! What steps should I take to peruse a career as a pediatric OT?
What classes do I need to take in high school to become a Nicu Nurse
My name is Addyson Lovely, I am a freshman in highschool in Texas. My dream is to be a Nicu Nurse and attend the University of Texas at Austin. I would like to know what classes to take and good tips from everyone! Thank you
What are some tips and ways I can study to do well on the optometry admission test. How can I balance college life and studying for the admission test. Why is it worth it becoming an optometrist
For context I will be graduating high school with only needing to complete 2 years of high school because of previous college courses. How early should I start studying for the admission test #fall25
What is the best way to get experience in the medical field?
I have a medical assistant certificate, but I haven't been able to gain experience with it. I want to gain experience while continuing my studies. #Fall25
How has your profession in the healthcare field changed your ideas on our medical system and would you have still chosen this career if you would have known?
Do you feel our medical system is effective or efficiently run? Would you recommend a career in the healthcare field to a senior high school student considering a path in the healthcare field. #fall25
What qualities should I aspire to be a good college student in a nursing program and how can I apply these qualities in my life as a nursing major Please give your advice?
Skills, qualities, college tips
HOW DOES ONE MANAGE TO PAY FOR MEDICAL SCHOOL?
I am a senior in high school who will not be receiving any financial aid. I am curious on how one manages to get by medical school because of the rigorous studying one is required to do on the daily basis.
What was the hardest part about becoming a Dermatologist and is it hard being in school for the long time?
My dream job is becoming a dermatologist and im very passionate about becoming one.
How can biomedical engineering make a difference in the world with coding involved?
I am currently in high school and am in 12th grade. I'm applying to colleges currently and looking for different scholarships. I'm planning to pursue a field in something that involves computer programming with a combination of medical. So, I am interested in pursuing biomedical engineering because it involves everything that I love which is coding, biology, and math. I want to create something that can be accessible to patients in hospitals and make healthcare a wide scope.
What does a day as a dermatologist look like ?
Hi! Im currently a sophmore in high school and have interest in the medical field and dermatology is something I am considering. I would like to know more about the daily life of a dermatologist to make a educated decision.
What is day to day life like as a nurse anesthetist? What skill do you think you use the most during your work day?
I am in the 10th grade and exploring future careers as part of a project. Currently, I am very interested in becoming a nurse anesthetist. What is your workday like as a nurse anesthetist? What skills are the most important in your opinion?
Will AI (Artificial Intelligence) replace artistic professions like medical and natural illustration Or do these particular occupations depend too much on human rendering and interpretation??
I am a High-school senior who is looking to go into the field of Medical illustration, motivated by a combined love of biology and the arts. But now more than ever I keep on hearing about AI removing job opportunities for artists. I believe that medical illustration, however, relies on a certain degree of human interpretation to be meaningful. So I was wondering whether that would add any protection to the career path? #Fall25
What position in the medical field would be the best fit for me?
I am a Senior in High School and this is something i have been reflecting on deeply. I know that healthcare is truly where my heart is, but i am still searching for a specific path that aligns with who i am. I hope to work with both adults and children, and i consider patience, compassion and communication to be some of my strongest qualities. Caring for someone is something that has always felt natural and meaningful to me so the pay range will not be my primary focus. #Fall25
What Careers may be available with a bachelors in Neuroscience??
What careers may be available with a bachelors in Neuroscience? #fall25
What's some advice for new nursing students?
What's something a student starting a CNA program should be aware of? How does it compare to starting immediately as a nurse? Any advice?
What are the best and hardest parts of working as a Radiation Therapist?
Im a highschool senior and Im trying to figure out if a career in Radiation Therapy or as an MRI Tech would be better for me. I love both aspects and purposes of each job, but just wondering what are your experiences? Any help or tips are much appreciated thank you!!
What is one piece of advice for someone currently studying to become a physician assistant?
I am currently a student in community college; I am transferring next fall to earn my bachelor's degree in health science or a related major. Please share your best pieces of advice that have helped you in either school or your career.
How did people that wanted to work in the medical field or more specifically in the medical field with animals know that is what you wanted to do?
What courses were your favorite and what entertained you? What did you like to do in your free time in high school? Is there anything else that helped you find out that that is what you wanted?
RPN or RN?
I was really thinking first that I wanted to go into the field of Registered Nursing, but then realized it was 4 years of University, and i'll probably just end up getting married. What are the pros and cons to each? I love variety, but would I be getting enough of it as an RPN? I'm leaning closer to RPN because of the shorter time, and there's a college that offers an excellent RPN program really close to me. I know that whichever one I do, I am going to try to get into the maternity ward (after labour and delivery). Any tips?
What does a typical work day look like for a pediatrician?
I am a middle schooler who is doing a career project and I need input from someone in the career I want to pursue.
What s the best way to study for medical coding?
What's most helpful for studying coding?
How would you best describe the process of medical school ? What are some of the main challenges, and how did you overcome them?
I am a high school graduate hoping to go into medical school and would appreciate your advice on navigating the challenges of medical school. What are some of the main challenges, and how did you overcome them? How do you balance intensive study with other interests and spending time with loved ones? Is there a lot of study material overlap between medical assistant, nursing, and midwifery training? ? Your thoughts are appreciated! Thank you! *Edited by Admin
What was the most challenging part of becoming a radiologist and how did you stay focused on pursuing your career?
Im interested in becoming a radiologist but I want to know if it'll be a good fit for me and what hardships I'm going to have to face. I want to stay focused on my journey and be motivated by peoples story who have alredy done it.
How were you able to overcome the hardships to be able to pursue your medical field?
I would love to be able to pursue anesthesiology as my future career, but 13 years of school is overwhelming. What best advice do you have in being able to stay strong and overcome these challenges?