I have been considering a carrer in the medical field for years and as my kids get older I relalize it's time for me to make a decision as to what I should go to school for. I would love to become a doctor but many circumstances make this almost impossible. What would be a good direction for me to take? There's so many options.... RN, Nurse Practitioner, Physicians assistant, or even working in a lab. If you have any knowledge or experience in one of these positions I would to hear your opinion. Thanks in advance!
2007-03-24 20:18:57 · 7 answers · asked by Me 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I am a respiratory therapist, and it's been a great career for me for 24 years now. But after all I've seen and learned and if I could go back, I would do X-Ray tech. More pay but not as stressful / quick life and death decisions, more respect, and more niches i.e. echo tech, nuclear tech, CT, etc. Not a lot more for RT besides PFT's and polysomnography. Consider the length of schooling. RT is 2 years, the rest are at least 4.
The others you mention are all terrific choices, but involve a lot more schooling and stress. RN always has the most opportunities for advancement. Of those choices, Nurse Anesthetist would probably be my consideration; although the malpractice premiums are higher.
When you weigh everything and found what suits you best, I'm sure you'll find practicing any medical field to be very rewarding.
2007-03-24 20:48:21 · answer #1 · answered by Helen the Hellion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that most people have immediate needs, coupled with short term and long term goals.
Certificate / diploma programs can get you into the healthcare field and working much faster then a A.S. or B.S. degree, RN, or doctorate.
A college education takes time, and becoming a nurse or doctor takes years.
Not only that... not everybody gets admitted. There is the admissions process, wait listing, and last but not least, qualifications, and prerequisite courses. So, for those who need a career fast, and medical office experience diplomas are a great way to start.
2007-03-27 14:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Danni R. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has been working as a medical assistant for about twelve years now. She works for the University of California Davis Medical Center at one of their clinics, and has had the opportunity to gain many skills, enough to challenge the courses for LVN or other positions. She has decided to go back to school (while still working) for her R.N.
She enjoys her work and the pay isn't bad, but she would like to challenge herself and have a stronger financial future for herself and her children.
Whatever you end up deciding on, I wish you luck. It's a field with lots of room right now.
2007-03-25 03:31:53 · answer #3 · answered by PJPeach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always thought that ultrasound or x-ray tech would be great. As in most of the medical professions, demand is high for people with these skills. You can even specialize and do something like Cardiac Ultrasound.
2007-03-25 03:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by Wldflwr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ultrasound Tech it is a great job to have if you have kids you can set your own hours sometimes and even work out of a hospital that is on a 24 hour rotation to work around different schedules.
2007-03-25 03:24:09 · answer #5 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom went back to school to be a ultrasound scenographer, with that career you pretty much can choose your own hours and it sounds interesting I think id want to do ultrasound's on pregnant women.
2007-03-25 03:23:11 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cardiologist
2007-03-25 03:26:50 · answer #7 · answered by Aishu 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋