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Joanna Mar 15 596 views

Can a 37yr old mom join the military to become a CRNA?

Hello! I am 37-year-old single mother to 3 teens. One is enlisted in the Navy and the other 2 are home (will be having a family plan in place for bootcamp and deployments). I have an Associate's Paralegal degree and am working in criminal defense. I am looking into changing my career into...

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Alisha Mar 13 463 views

What can I do to get my LPN license early and take online nursing classes while being in the 8th grade going on to 9th grade?

I really want to get my LPN license. I really need help with getting online classes so that way I can start early and work on to being a RN.

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Jimmy Feb 28 287 views

What are some academics/educational requirements will I need to become a registered nurse??

Besides getting a degree in nursing, are there other educational requirements I will need to pursue a career as a registered nurse?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Feb 28 306 views

I’m thinking about applying to USC as either a pre-health biology major or a pre-health marine biology major. I want to attend vet school in the near future and wanted to know which one would be best to do or if I should major in something else that would set me up for success in vet school.

I also wanted to know what the job options would be if I didn’t get accepted into vet school if I did major in one of these.

Note: this question was asked anonymously by a learner

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alejandra Jan 17 392 views

Nursing Pre-reqs ?

What are the necessary pre-reqs to become a nurse? Are all pre-reqs the same for all healthcare specialists? Would I need to take additional classes?

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Davianna Dec 11, 2023 642 views

Hi I was wondering what the best path to become a nurse midwife would be? Also what's the difference between a nurse midwife and a regular midwife?

I'm 16 years old and I really want to become a midwife or a nurse midwife, but I don't know where to start. I'm in HOSA currently but it's not really helping. Any advice?

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Alayna Dec 09, 2023 344 views

Why does med school cost so much?

Why does medical school cost so much? I am in 9th grade and planning on being a doctor I just want to know why is it so much for med school

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Nydia Dec 04, 2023 365 views

How do i get a head start?

Hi im 15 years old and in 10th grade. I really wanna be an veterinarian and want to start on it right now. Any suggestion, tips, etc?

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Aharon Dec 05, 2023 142 views

Is it better for me to enroll in a 4 to 8 week CNA program, or a 32 to 34 week PCT program which can prepare me for becoming a PICU nurse.? Or Is it a better decision to go to EMT taring to prepare me for my PICU nurse career.? I am really stressing about the licenses and classes I must take in order to become a PICU nurse, I need someone to please lay it out step by step please. If I want to start off as a CNA nurse can I work with Pediatric, and adolescent patients, or do I need to work with adult patients. What is an HS.

I finished High school and I do have a diploma, and graduated with a 3.63 GPA.
I do believe the CNA program requires one to take an exam with about 70 multiple choice and reading questions, is this true.

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Chastity Dec 06, 2023 442 views

Can I get into med school with a B.S.N?

I want to become a doctor who also performs surgical procedures (I don't know what I want to specialize in yet) but if I get a B.S.N. can I still get into med school to pursue that path?

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Samsara Nov 07, 2023 1685 views

Can I become a Vet tech become a veterinarian in the future without going into a 4 year university?

My plan before becoming a vet tech was to be a veterinarian but I don't want to spend more than 8 years in school.

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erika Nov 08, 2023 548 views

Which major is more beneficial if I want to be a neurologist, biology or health sciences?

I'm currently a senior in high school and I plan on doing community college with a 4 year college partnership after high school and the college I am interested in doing the partnership with offers either biology or health sciences for a bachelor in pre-med. After doing my 2 years at the...

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Kennedy Oct 13, 2023 356 views

What are the requirements to be accepted into grad school for a masters in Public Health?

Preferably at Michigan State University but general requirement info is welcomed!

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Rhyian Sep 08, 2023 438 views

Can I take both a pre-med and pre-vet track?

I was leaning towards pre-med in the beginning, but now I'm interested in being a veterinarian. I saw someone on social media doing both, but I didn't know that was possible.

Edit: I know I want to be a neuroscience major.

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billy Sep 14, 2023 624 views

What extracurriculars should I do to get into a good vet school?

I'm a sophomore in high school. I really like biology and have always liked animals. I decided a while ago that I wanted to become a vet. I really want to get into a good university and some of my friends have started volunteering and doing other things that will look good on their college...

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aaliyeh Sep 13, 2023 1571 views

I’m interested in becoming a veterinarian but not sure what Associates Degree to choose ?

Hi i’m a senior in high school and i’m interested in becoming a veterinarian! I currently work at a private vet clinic so I get first experience what vet life would be like and I love it. I’m not sure if I should get my A.S (associates in science) or just my regular A.A?

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Pamela May 18, 2023 353 views

Why is the med-school ride necessary for ophthalmology?

I am a sophomore on a pre-med track at university and the uncertainty of med school scares me. I am certain of my desire for ophthalmology, but I worry that many years spent in med school will not be years spent learning about the eyes. Is there any advice to calm doubts and fears of being...

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Ray May 15, 2023 234 views

How can I decide if I should earn a P.H.D within this career field (Pharmacy)?

Hello, My name is Ray. I'm currently in high school conducting an interview with individuals within a certain career path. The career path that I have chosen is the career of Pharmacists. I want to get better insight on what the career entails. In order to gain the insight, I am going to ask a...

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Isabelle May 11, 2023 240 views

What are the steps I should take to be prepared for the career I want to do?

I want to go to college to become a veterinarian. I am just unsure what I should do in order to become prepared.

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Anna Jun 12, 2023 305 views

What is a career that could provide human interaction and also allow me to use medical knowledge to solve problems? #Spring23

I'm a junior in high school seeking help on deciding a major for college to help drive my college search. Also hoping to win some scholarship money! #Spring23

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Ebony May 08, 2023 221 views

How do I go about getting a job as a medical scribe?

I am working towards gaining experience in the medical field to build up my resume for medical school.

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Brenda May 13, 2023 384 views

What steps can I take as a current sophomore in high school to get into medical school and pursue a career in medicine with as little debt as possible?

I would like to graduate med school with as little debt as possible. I currently plan on being a pediatrician, but I am open to learning and exploring different careers related to medicine, biology, chemistry, and science.

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Callie May 03, 2023 293 views

How do I achieve getting a jumpstart in my career?

I’ll be starting college soon going into animal science specifically veterinary medicine concentration. How do I take that first step after graduating?

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Andrea Apr 27, 2023 447 views

What college should I attend if I want to become an acupuncturist?

Hello! What colleges should I consider if I want to become an acupuncturist? What should I study for undergrad? I live in NY and I can't really find any colleges in the NE region of the US for acupuncture.

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Sarah Apr 19, 2023 387 views

Ph.D or Pharm D?

How can I decide whether a Ph.D in Pharmacy or a Pharm D. is a better option for me?

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Kevin Apr 25, 2023 463 views

How does the process of medical school start after college?

How do we apply to medical school from college.

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Amanda Apr 12, 2023 1848 views

Public Health or Biochemistry?

I'm an incoming college freshman, and I'm debating whether I should major in public health or biochemistry as a pre-med student. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both majors in preparation for medical school and other healthcare careers or graduate school paths?

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Valerie Apr 06, 2023 2116 views

How to get a pre-med internship with little to no experience?

Hello, my name is Valerie, I am currently a first-year Biology student at the University of South Florida. As a pre-med student, I have been on the lookout for an internship or job, it has been very hard searching for something related to the field of healthcare or medicine, and I would like...

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daneielle Apr 10, 2023 331 views

I am looking for a career that is not patient care or medical school but involved with a biology major and possibly a masters?

I am not sure if I want to get my masters, but I feel like I will need to have that for a good paying career in science that is not a doctor. Not sure where I am looking for a masters program, probably on east coast.

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CareerVillage Office Hours Mar 02, 2023 521 views

Which "people skills" are helpful if you want to work in healthcare??

This is part of our professionals series

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Monique Dec 12, 2022 511 views

What questions should you be prepared for before an interview ?

I want to be prepared in the future
#veterinarian
#freshman

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Monique Dec 12, 2022 498 views

what class is required to get in vet school?

vet school?

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Hanan Dec 08, 2022 536 views

What are some ways to get paid undergraduate research?

I know professors typically pay their students, but in my case, my professor had not yet received funding and couldn't pay me himself. Are there other methods?

#EOY22

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Imani Nov 09, 2022 272 views

What are the important steps needed?

What are the most critical steps needed in order to become a Physician?

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Chapin Nov 09, 2022 298 views

How do you know what scholarships to sign up for?

How do you know what scholarships to sign up for?

#FALL22 #college #help

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Priscilla Nov 08, 2022 358 views

How do I obtain a scholarship?

Why do I have to pay when I am low income? When can I get a scholarship? What is the most important thing you need for a scholarship?

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Kristina Nov 10, 2022 679 views

How difficult is it to find a career after graduating from an astronomy major?

I really enjoy my physics class and I want to major in astronomy, but am not sure what I want to do with it after college. I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to find a career that I will really love.

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Kamaria Nov 11, 2022 592 views

How can I find a community of Veterinarians or Veterinary students?

Just looking for people that could be advisors or mentors. Also just sharing the reality of the veterinary field would be great.

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Noella Nov 08, 2022 488 views

How many service hours do you need to be accepted into PA school?

How many service hours do you need to be accepted into PA school?

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Ariana Nov 09, 2022 339 views

Why should I become a Physician Assistant instead of going ahead and study to be a doctor?

Interested in being in the medical field but not sure which path to head towards. Second guess myself if I can actually make my plans of being in the medical field come true.

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Taylor Mar 04, 2022 660 views

How to become a pharmacist (grad school, take tests, become certified etc.)

The general process of becoming a pharmacist. #pharmacy

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Patrick Mar 02, 2022 329 views

What should I do in high school to get prepared for vet school?

I am from a small town and agriculture has played a large part in my life I have always wanted to become a #veterinarian

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Mattison Jul 08, 2021 567 views

What major in college would best help me get to Dental school.

I plan on becoming an orthodontist #college-major #dentistry #dentist #dental-hygienist #dentistry

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Tanae Aug 02, 2021 468 views

How long does it take to become a radiologist

#radiology #medicine

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John Aug 30, 2021 562 views

How long should I stay in a startup that is a career path I don't intend to pursue?

I recently graduated from college and got a job in a startup. As part of my compensation I got equity that vests over 5 years. Our company has done well and seems to have cornered the market and will continue to do so for the next 5+ years. As a result, many private investors have given...

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jada Jul 02, 2021 582 views

I want to be a veterinarian so are there any ways to be a paid intern at a pet hospital?

#veterinary #veterinarian #job

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Njeri Aug 26, 2021 573 views

What are the steps after to high school to become a nurse?

curious #registered-nurses #medicine

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Genesis Jul 27, 2021 325 views

How can I become a doctor what things are really important with become one ?

I am very kind person . Different then a lot of other people . Have a lot of friends I can be mean at times but I know how to control it . Open to meet new friends any time . #doctor

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christian Aug 06, 2021 469 views

how to become a dortor

i need to become a doctor #doctor

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Josefina Aug 25, 2021 572 views

How will the training be conducted?

I've researched on how training will be conducted on Certified Nursing Assistant and I read different accounts. I know that training can be practiced on dummies but is live presentation also done #nursing #nurse #healthcare ?