Health Care

i am really confused. I am a nursing student who will have completed my LVN/LPN associates in nursing and liberal arts in may of 2008. But I was planning on going on to get my RN, but then I am hearing about a BSN, so here is my question. SHould I bypass the RN and go straight for a BSN? Does a BSN rate the same as a RN, or would i outrank a RN. I really dont want to be a paper pusher at this point in my life, i want to work the floor. I know a lot of places are only wanting RNs. I am realy confused on what to do! Help.

Oh and I can either go for a 8 month bridge RN program or go online to get my BSN from pheonix; i dont know how long that takes!

2007-11-26 01:49:36 · 7 answers · asked by TheButrfly 2

I am getting out of the Army and considering a career as a Radiologic Tech. Can someone please tell me what an average day is for this occupation.

2007-11-25 20:24:16 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

One school I'm researching says the following...

ACCREDITATIONS

accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).

APPROVALS

Approved
Department of Education: Federal Government
Approved by the US Department of Education (DOE) to administer Title IV Federal Financial Aid to those Students who qualify.

Veterans Administration:
Approved to train eligible Veterans of the United States Military.

American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Upon completion of the MRI program, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) - www.armrit.org National Certification examination.

***NOTE***

SCHOOL IS NOT CAAHEP ACCREDITED. WHAT IF I ATTEND THIS SCHOOL -- WILL IT BE WORTH MY INVESTMENT DESPITE THE ABOVE SITUATION? WHAT ARE THE LIMITATION IN TERMS OF FINDING WORK IF I GO THIS ROUTE?

2007-11-25 11:54:05 · 4 answers · asked by ~ 1

I am doing my reseach about " Becoming an LPN" and can anyone help me? I need some information regarding LPN. Thank you.

2007-11-25 11:45:14 · 3 answers · asked by Clarita F 1

I'm looking to change careers into the medical field and I am very interested in being a MRI, CT, or Xray tech. However I can not quit my full-time day job because it does pay me good money. Any ideas?

2007-11-25 10:51:04 · 4 answers · asked by ? 2

I just graduated, oppurtunities in Michigan for teachers are slim to none. I don't know if I should stick with the teaching profession or move into nursing.

2007-11-25 09:00:24 · 6 answers · asked by mary07 2

2007-11-25 05:02:10 · 2 answers · asked by LILAPIE 1

I want to study to be a medical transcriptionist. I have looked at local schools and I am unable to find one that just focus's on Medical Transcription. All the schools are for working in an office and have alot of un useful things. I don't want to spend money and then not be able to get a job. I wanted to know if anyone had taken an online course and if so how effective was it? Did you get a job? What online school did you attend? I would like to work at home. Anyone with experience please help...

2007-11-25 02:53:33 · 5 answers · asked by Rhonda 2

I posted a Q a few weeks back about changing career. Currently a hairdresser but have always wanted to be a nurse. Being a single mum I was a bit daunted about going to uni, lack of money & walking away from the security of my current job. Got lots of positive & encouraging answers from here which was great.
A few years back I worked as a care assistant in a nursing home. I had a chat with my old boss who offered me my job back & told me the company run a scheme where if I work as a care assistant for 1 year they will then sponsor me to train as a nurse. I'd have to work as a nurse for them for 2 years after qualification but I'm happy with that. A few people did mention that it's hard to get a job within the NHS after qualifying so I'm happy to do it this way.
My family are really pleased that I'm taking this first step towards my dream & so am I! So a big thank you to everyone who gave me encouragement.

2007-11-24 21:13:55 · 8 answers · asked by Mimkat hate the new Yahoo Answers so has retired. 7

I need to make a 2nd version of my resume so I can go after jobs outside the medical & veterinary fields but I'm not sure how or what skills to show/minimize so that prospective employers look beyond the medical & animal work. Should I not list what I've done at these jobs & just try to come up w/the things that transfer or what?!

2007-11-24 11:54:55 · 4 answers · asked by all4equines 4

i want to major in Nursing ( RN) but the only two coarses in this college for nursing are Nursing (Accelerated) and Nursing ( (Traditional BSN) are any of them for the RN? im confused

2007-11-24 04:11:32 · 3 answers · asked by A.A 4

i am possibly interested in going to school for sonography/ultrasound technology.

i need to know what types of courses to expect, and is the courseload very heavy on math/science (not my strongest areas but if it's not TOO intense in these areas i think i can do it)
Also, is it imperative that i take ONLY an accredited program? or is it actually conceivable that i will get a job if i go to a school or institute where the program is not accredited? I've been told that if you take non-accredited classes you have to find work in the field & intern for a year before testing. But does anyone actually do this? I mean is it possible to get a job this way or are those programs just scams? i don't want to end up jobless w/a worthless degree.
if anyone has experience & can give me any insight i would really appreciate it! thanks in advance!

2007-11-23 19:38:12 · 2 answers · asked by SWEET CHICKEN MEAT 5

my second question is is there any cool high paid jobs that you can have with bachelors degree?
third question: What do you guys think about physical therapy?

2007-11-23 16:28:07 · 4 answers · asked by John 3

I'm looking for some advice on this matter. I wanted to know if there is any possible way to earn an Associates degree in Physical Therapy Asst. on-line and if so what is the Associates degree under....Ex: Health Administration or Health Science? I have been looking and seem very confused...Please Help! THanks in advance! : >

2007-11-23 10:45:23 · 2 answers · asked by Sexy 1

2007-11-23 04:53:19 · 1 answers · asked by ladyinbronx 1

2007-11-22 07:59:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i m doing MD ANAESTHESIA, after completion of it i wud like to work as specialist anaesthetist in "area of need " in australia .. so how do i proceed .. i wont have any experince of working as i finish my MD .. so will it matter .. any one who has done it?

2007-11-22 02:38:49 · 1 answers · asked by Roy L 1

i finish nursing school in germany,i'm in the usa.do i have to go to school,again? after the crediental eveluation,do i have to take exam again,if yes what kind & what filed? how long do i have to learn,is there a time limitt?what count here in usa the german certificatonfor nurse in usa?

2007-11-22 02:19:47 · 2 answers · asked by rosa f 1

I'm 17 and recently realized that I'm going no where. However, I also realized that I have the most amazing ability to listen to people whine about nothing. I realize that Psychology is a lot more than that, however, I do believe that it's a good start. What do you think?

Also, I do realize that I used realize and however way too much in that paragraph. blargh

2007-11-21 16:58:01 · 7 answers · asked by lllvllluahahahaha 1

ok, i need to know what criteria is good for a school ( i want to be in the medical aspects of slp). also, do SLPs use things like EEGs? i read that some (for some reason) also monitor patients undergoing brain surgury INTRAOPERATIVE. is this true??

please, Speech Language Pathologists only.
many of you (toots) have answered MANY of my questions
thank you

2007-11-21 15:26:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

why was the nurse for Dennis Quaid's twins SO CARELESS???

2007-11-21 13:05:29 · 5 answers · asked by S i r i 1

I'm starting prenursing in the spring, but think i ultimately want to be a respiratory therapist, so I would transfer starting the fall semester... the prereqs are generally the same, which alleviates this problem.. But, the projected growth rate for RTs in Pennsylvania is -5% through 2014! The national growth rate is 21-35 percent in that same time...why is it so much lower here, and will i have to relocate to a different state to find a job? All help appreciated.

2007-11-21 05:39:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-20 15:34:39 · 4 answers · asked by bornleader79 2

I recently relocated to Little Rock from Houston, Texas and I'm finding it very difficult to find employment here. I am looking for something in Medical Billing and Coding/Insurance or a clerical position that entails data entry. I have already listed to TONS of employment agencies to no avail yet.

2007-11-19 12:54:24 · 1 answers · asked by Shannon 1

ok i plan on going to nursing school and im really scared because i no im not the most smartest thing ever. i've been hearing all these story's about how nursing school is so hard and i'll never finish it. but i already got into a community college to start a CNA class. so anyone have any advise for me? like any books i can go buy? Is there like a dictionary for RNs out there or anything? Thanks for your help!

P.S i'll take any kind of advise

2007-11-19 12:51:31 · 5 answers · asked by kayla nichole 1

e.g., increasing nursing school faculty, creating new nursing schools, increasing salary/benefits, etc.

2007-11-19 12:22:43 · 4 answers · asked by funnylittlefrog 2

Is anyone working fro this company? I want to work from home and this company sound too good to be true?

2007-11-19 09:51:47 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

candidate? i was told people with health issues have prob;em getting hired...Since my asthma is mild, and rarely, if ever, flares up (besides times of extreme physical activity), will i possibly be discriminated against? I'm in very good physical condition, besides the asthma.

Also, are sociology, psych, P+A, English, and a math all that are generally needed? Any help appreciated.

2007-11-18 15:22:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I already have the training, I am just looking for a job!

Thanks in advance!

2007-11-18 11:45:24 · 4 answers · asked by Shayna 4

What kind of job position do they have as a medical coding? And where can they work at?

2007-11-17 13:24:01 · 1 answers · asked by LaLa 4