Health Care

OK, this may sound stupid but I'm just kinda wondering.....If you had to choose between becoming an EMT or and RN, which would you choose and why???? They are both medical, but they are also very different....Just wanted to see what people think......

2007-10-08 04:09:02 · 13 answers · asked by ~Julz~ 1

I want to do something in the medical field but don't want to be on call 24/7. Should I consider going into dentistry because of the hours. Is there anything medical jobs that aren't on call that make good money

2007-10-07 08:06:20 · 6 answers · asked by tennisdude2793 2

heres my question i want to be a doctor and i don't know what i need to do to get into med school. I'm in the 10th grade high school i got all 10th grade classes and finally found out what i want to be so please tell me what i need to do

2007-10-07 04:52:22 · 4 answers · asked by Whats His Face 3

I want a career in medicine. Can anyone think of any jobs that are medicine based that I can do at 16 as this would look good on an application to a med school.

Also, do supermarkets let 16 year olds with no experience work in a pharmacy, obviously just handling OTC drugs?

Regards

2007-10-07 00:46:53 · 8 answers · asked by footie089 1

My stutter is not extreme but it is a problem on a daily bases. Im 16 and i live in CA and I want to be employed by a place that will cover my disability, what i want to know is if theirs a benefit package such as the Long Term Disability plan that will cover my bill of a Device known as the fluency master that device is suppose to reduce my stuttering. Here is the def. of the plan of the long term disability : A separate accrual of Extended Sick Leave (ESL) is used for short-term illnesses. ESL accrues annually at the rate of .77 hours per week (pro-rated for part time employees). Spaulding also offers a Long Term Disability plan that is based on your weekly salary.
Is that the plan for me? and if it is how does it work between me and the place thats hiring me??

2007-10-06 17:42:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-06 15:14:39 · 5 answers · asked by kristen 1

Heading into a Pharmacy career seems to be an excellent choice. Is it what it's cracked up to be?

2007-10-06 13:17:30 · 6 answers · asked by itsgoodtosmile 1

2007-10-06 09:12:51 · 8 answers · asked by dr.whooo 2

2007-10-06 08:13:18 · 3 answers · asked by James Patrick S 1

My son is getting a BS in Health Care Policy and Administration soon. He has pretty good grades (about a 3.5). He's been interested in health care work since 15, with 1000+ hrs of volunteer work in a hospital and a nursing home, plus volunteering for a US Congressman who works on health care issues (while also working summer jobs). He really likes working with senior citizens, although he's also really great with kids. He's trying to figure out how he can have a career that will pay the bills which will hopefully also be a career he can stick with for the next 50 years. He keeps being told about great sales jobs for companies in the health field, but doesn't see himself as a salesman. He wouldn't mind relocating, and has thought about working in such diverse locations as Montana and Washington, DC. His college has asked him to consider staying to get a MS in Health Care Policy. Friends have suggested law school to him. Suggestions??? Thank you.

2007-10-06 04:41:01 · 3 answers · asked by Neonzeus 3

I just want to know how much they start off and which places will pay more (hospital,clinic etc.) Do non certified MA get paid the same as CMA? How often do you get raises and what is the environment like? Live in Los Angeles Area.

2007-10-06 04:30:11 · 1 answers · asked by stacey t 1

2007-10-04 12:48:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i'm just going into high school and i'm interested in becoming an x-ray technician.does anyone know what classes i should take for that?your help is appreciated!

2007-10-04 11:32:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-04 08:54:52 · 5 answers · asked by Terri G 1

I'm going to school now to be a certified pharmacy technician and I was woundering if anybody liked there job and what type of setting they work in (retail, home health care, hospital, compounding), and of course how much you make.

I just wanna be sure I'm not wasting my time or money.

2007-10-03 15:53:56 · 2 answers · asked by dat_virgo_girl 1

I want a higher positon than a RN bs, but I don't want to go to school long enough to be a Doctor.

2007-10-03 15:34:02 · 7 answers · asked by Rglamorous 1

I will soon be finishing a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. I originally went into social work with the intention of becoming a therapist with my own private practice.

Although I love the work and I love my clients, I am really not cut out for this field due to the low pay and high demands/burnout. I have SO much respect for people who do this work but I know it's not for me. The degree is teaching me a lot, though--about health care, communication, systems, etc.

I am asking for serious and encouraging answers to the following. 1. Will having a Master's degree--even if I work outside of social work--be to my benefit and help me get a higher paying job than I would have with only a bachelors? 2. Besides for HR, what are different directions I can go with this degree (outside of social work)?

Thank you.

2007-10-03 12:11:30 · 7 answers · asked by quirkyfunnyone 1

I want to be in the medical field. I have considered being a nurse practitioner, physician's assistant, registered nurse, occupational therapist, and a dental hygienist. The duties of nursing seem overwhelming but I would get to help people, occupational therapy seem very physical, dental hygienists have to look in peoples mouths and the nurse practitioners and physician assistants are responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medicine which could be very challenging and overwhelming. I like all of the careers because I would get to help people and they are in demand, but I can not decide on which one. Can someone give me any opinions, experience, or anything on these careers that would help me? Thanks

2007-10-03 11:33:37 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am having trouble deciding on careers, I have even thought about doing both. I would like to get some REAL and SERIOUS opinions about the careers and reasoning for answers. Thanks in advance for helpful answers.

2007-10-03 11:21:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-03 09:49:12 · 11 answers · asked by blade 2

I am interest in transferring to radiology in college..pros and cons please?
thanks

2007-10-03 09:42:05 · 4 answers · asked by Mrs! 2

2007-10-03 00:16:37 · 7 answers · asked by Lucky 2

2007-10-02 17:16:05 · 7 answers · asked by S i r i 1

I am interested in nursing as a second career. I already work in a hospital and I love the environment and I love working with patients. Switching to nursing would also mean a big jump in my salary.

As I already have a BA and will soon have an MA in another field, I am interested in an accelerated BSN degree. These usually take 14 months.

Because I owe so much for school already I really do not want to borrow any more. What are the options for getting an accelerated degree funded? Do schools offer full scholarships? Are there future employers who will pay back all of my loans since there is a shortage of nurses?

How can I find out about my financial options? I paid a lot for my Master's and don't want to make the same mistake again.

2007-10-02 15:35:25 · 2 answers · asked by quirkyfunnyone 1

I am opening a Nursing club at my college and was wondering if anyone could help me come up with some good names. The club will consist of support and helping others get through the nursing program while they are in school. I will give the 10pts plus a thumbs up for an 11th point to the most unique one that I can seriously use in my school.

2007-10-02 13:46:52 · 2 answers · asked by BiologyQuestions 3

I am taking a medical front office certificate program to get my foot in the medical office.I also work as a nurse aide and wiping cleaning old people doesnt appeal to me. What are other medical career that dont require too much lifting that are well paying and take only 2 to 3 years to complete?

2007-10-02 11:13:20 · 5 answers · asked by dreamgirl L 2

I think my college is ripping me off to begin with. I was told that financial aid only covers the cost of courses for my degree, any extra classes I must pay for. However, at my previous school financial aid covered the cost of classes long as you were a full time student and up to 18 credits (for any classes, degree related or not)

With that said, I was wanting to get an AS in both transcription and coding. It was only 3 extra classes but I found out I would have to cover the cost of them my self. Because I'm planning a wedding, 19, and work part-time at old navy I'm a little tight on cash and don't want to pay for the extra 3 classes. (I can always go back later to get the other, but right now I need to choose which path for next semester's classes.

Which is the more important skill to obtain a job in a doctor's office? I'm assuming coding would be.

2007-10-01 16:40:05 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

Besides the obvious, working at rite-aid or working in a pharmacy in a hospital, are there other places/options that a pharmacist can pursue?

2007-10-01 10:24:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can i work as a doctor if i can't stand cutting people i mean i can't just stand there and watch someone cut another person, but if i get into something i really don't care what i'm doing i just focus on doing what ever i'm doing right.....this question is mostly because i fear blood is there a way that i can get over that?......and if so what are some good medical fields out that you people would recimend

2007-10-01 09:47:01 · 5 answers · asked by Whats His Face 3

I want to work someday at a VA Hospital or in a medical setting. But social workers don't really have to get hands-on like that with the patients the way a nurse would; however, I can't seem to think of a good job that is in line with the social worker career that I can work while I'm in college. Any ideas?

2007-10-01 04:47:53 · 3 answers · asked by Judy 5