Career questions tagged patientcare
What are the first steps to getting my sonography certification?
I am a senior in high school looking to go into sonography as an ultra sound tech, but not sure where to start. Do I need a bachelor's or nursing degree prior to finding a program for becoming certified? If not, what kind of programs or schools do I look into for a sonography certificate?
if my strength is leading what kind of nursing job might be a good fit for me ?
entry level
why do people choose to do anesthesiology?
why do they do it
I want to be a pharmacy Tech what all do is it take to become one ?
What skills should I have
Does Pharmacy tech. work relate to Psychiatrist work?
I've always wanted to do some type of social work but for now I want to take up pharmacy. I want to know would what I learn in pharmacy later help me with that type of profession.
How can I build a career in medicine that combines scientific research and patient empathy, especially for individuals living with chronic illnesses?
My life hasn’t followed a straight line, but every challenge has shaped who I am and what I stand for. Losing my father to gun violence and living with Crohn’s disease taught me resilience early on. Instead of letting those experiences define my limits, I used them to define my purpose and deepen my empathy for others.
How would the sonography field be more identified as, nursing or science?
I am attending college in the field of medical diagnostic sonography and the most questions I get asked is if this more in the nursing field or more in the medical science field.
What steps can I take to get my best education to make a difference in the world through nursing?
What steps can I take to get my best education to make a difference in the world? #Spring26
How to prepare for PA/NP schooling?
Outside of school and prerequisites what should I be doing? #Spring26
What challenges have you faced as a male nurse, if any, and how have you overcome them? #Spring26
I am expected to graduate and take my NCLEX in Spring 2027. From there, I anticipate starting my nursing career in a hospital setting. From my observation, most nurses are female, and I am wondering what challenges may lie ahead.
What is a typical day in the life of a radiographer?
I am starting a radiography program next semester! Would love to know more about the career
What does it take to be an effective and efficient nurse?
I am asking this question to ensure before going to nursing school I understand good workflow for nursing.
What does a typical day look like for professionals working in oncology infusion, chemotherapy, or radiation therapy, and what are the most meaningful and most challenging parts of that work?
I have been working as a nursing assistant since I was 16 and recently got my phlebotomy license. For a while I thought I wanted to be a nurse, but I recently switched to health science.
What more opportunities will be granted to me as an L&D (labor and delivery) nurse if I obtain my Bachelor's Degree?
Am I still able to specialize as an L&D nurse with only an Associate's degree in nursing? If so, will obtaining a Bachelor's degree make a significant difference in the opportunities to work in healthcare? #Spring26
Is working as a CNA in university manageable and if so what health area is best for a college freshman? # Spring26
Hi , I am a High School senior and will soon be getting a CNA certification. I intend to major in Nursing while at University and hope to be able to use my CNA background to work as well during college for income.
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.
How can I learn to be the best at what I do to save the people under my care?
I currently work in the health care field at a level one trauma center, we juggle multiple patients at once and it can get a little intimidating at times.
As a nurse or any healthcare professional, is it bittersweet when patients you've built good relationships with get better and leave, knowing you probably won't ever see them again? If so, how do you deal with it?
On a hospital tour with my high school's health science department, one of the nurses leading the tour said it was bittersweet to watch patients go. Is this something I should be concerned about experiencing as an aspiring nurse?
What does it look like in the day of a psychiatric resident?
I would like to know what are the main duties that you are expected to participate in and how strenuous is this specific field. I am an incoming college freshman going for premed and love to be prepared.
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
I am interested in being a nurse. I work best in an environment with structure, independence, and in person work. Is this a good fit for me ?
Environment
What should I major in college if I'm trying to be a Nurse practitioner. ?
What should I major in college if I'm trying to be a Nurse practitioner.
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 is it like to be a physician assistant and what education do I need?
Hi my name is Iker. As of now I am a middle school student here at Crane middle school. I want to know what it’s like to be a physician assistant and what do you experience while you’re on the job? I also want to know what you do and if I would need training to be a physician assistant? Another thing I want to ask about is what education do I need? I also want to ask about what type of certificate and training do I need and how much time would this take. Thank you for your time and guidance.
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
ophthalmology
what role is most suitable for a data driven professional in the ophthalmology industry
What is some important information for a first year nursing student?
What is the best advice/tip you could give a first year student going into the nursing program? How would a student prepare for the final exams for nursing efficiently?Spring2025
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.
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