I want to do a degree in Public health ( prevention of disease etc) but I also like to do Social work and help people out with their problems (housing, food etc) and I like to do nursing, especially in disaster conditions etc. Is it possible to find a career that that involves all this?. I dont mind nursing as a volunteer (this part I want to do because I enjoy it, but not as a career).
Pleassse help, thank you, thank you.
2007-02-08 17:14:40 · 13 answers · asked by sapphire_wisdom 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
U are definitly a kind person in nature for the jobs u are choosing benefit the society. U can actually study a double degree nowadays. Otherwise, try studying a medical degree ( doctors) becoz they save patients, they do sometimes counsel the patients and their family. They worked with the nurses as a team. Best wishes. =)
2007-02-08 17:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by (^InLove^) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd do a couple of things in your situation.
One, I'd contact nearby colleges and ask for an appointment to speak with a career counselor. They have a handle on what jobs are out there that play to your interests, and can also guide you in the types of classes you take.
Two, I'd contact a couple of nearby health facilities and ask for an appointment with someone about your future career. You could talk to people not only in hospitals nearby, but also speak with your local health department officials, social workers, psychiatrists, the Red Cross, etc. All of these folks would have some "first hand knowledge" of the types of work in which you are interested, and might be able to give you some valuable insights.
I know that there are some places (a nursing home back in my hometown is one example I recall) who will help furnish your education in exchange for your contractual agreement to work with them for a certain amount of time upon completion of your schooling. As you're talking about potentially quite a lot of expensive education, this might be one way to help offset the costs of your schooling.
Good luck! The world needs people like you in it. :) I wish you all the very best, and hope you'll update a bit when you've done some of the leg work and found out a bit more about how you want your future to unfold. :)
~zoni~
2007-02-08 17:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by zoni_tonya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Social work is a huge feild, and it is a great feild for people with multiple interests. I would suggest going into Social Work with that in mind, and from there looking at possibly doing your enjoyed tasks seperately, so that once you burn out on one, you can switch to another. This gives you a lot of flexibility, and will keep your work life interesting. From the interests you listed, you have the type of personality that thrives off of helping people, and social work is the career path for you. It may not be exactly what you expect, but I am sure you will find something in the feild that excites you. I would recommend speaking to a social worker in your area about what options are out there working for state agencies. He or she will be able to give you more speciffic information.
2007-02-08 17:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jimmy R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me you would do well in a shelter. Helping the homeless with disease, shelter, food, encouragement, caring. Possibly with your degree, you could be the program co-ordinator, or management of some kind. Social Work, is another way of saying having time, patience and resources to help anyone in need. I think you'll do great whatever you get into. You obviously care about people, it's not that complicated ;)
2007-02-08 17:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by daughter_helping 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's complicated about it? Get a 2 year degree in nursing, then transfer over and major in social work with a minor in nursing, or the other way around.
2007-02-08 17:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly encourage you to consider social work. A master's degree in a program with a focus on medical social work is what you are looking for. If you get a BSW you can apply for advanced standing in most MSW programs and do that degree in a calendar year. So you should be able to finish your degree in 5 years. Now another option is to do a joint MSW/Master in Public Health. This is a very popular combination in the health arena. One program to look at would be the Greater Rochester Collaborative MSW program in Rochester NY. You could do a BSW at SUNY Brockport and then do the MSW in interdiciplinary Health.
2007-02-09 13:47:27 · answer #6 · answered by Dr_Adventure 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should contact a college or two and ask them what they'd suggest. I can't think of a career off the top of my head that would cover your interests. Maybe one of those disaster-relief organizations could suggest something. Or maybe a stint with the Peace Corps would fulfill your desires.
2007-02-08 17:21:00 · answer #7 · answered by Cris O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worry not about your degree now. deal with what is good in your heart and you said nursing is good for your soul, so look into the possiblity of nursing school.
2007-02-08 17:17:38 · answer #8 · answered by cpinkfloyd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the best mix of those 3 would be an emergency management position.
2007-02-08 17:18:13 · answer #9 · answered by RaeOLyte 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace Corps. You could work as a nurse per diem...a free agent so to speak. peace
2007-02-08 17:24:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋