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What kind of careers can I pursue in health and medicine?
I want to be a medical assistant but I am also thinking of being a registered nurse but I want to be certain on what I want to do.
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Laura’s Answer
At 17, I had no idea what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I started my career as a medical assistant and worked my way up to become a nurse practitioner.
If you’re unsure but interested in helping people, this was the best thing I ever did.
It gave me a great foundation to build on. It also taught me how to work as a team player and remember where I came from. Keeps me grounded and always learning.
If you’re unsure but interested in helping people, this was the best thing I ever did.
It gave me a great foundation to build on. It also taught me how to work as a team player and remember where I came from. Keeps me grounded and always learning.
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Cinthya’s Answer
There are so many options in health and medicine. What you want to do is research what a MAs and RNs are allowed to do in your state.
In California, most MA run the front or back office of a Doctors practice. They do things like immunizations, wellness checks, taking VS, and assisting the Doctor with clinic procedures (usually set up and processing of specimens). In Corrections, MA work under the doctors and see their own patients as well assist the doctor with documentation. As an RN you have a bigger scope of practice. RNs will usually see their patients and have more autonomy in their practice. As an RN you will start IVs and administer IV medication. Your assessments and documentation is unique and detailed. You are able to assess plan implement and educate your patient on the care and make adjustments to treatments as you see the progress.
But you can always build on MA and become an LVN or an RN. It would be great starting point to see if you will really like it. Any of these will be a rewarding and challenging career choice.
In California, most MA run the front or back office of a Doctors practice. They do things like immunizations, wellness checks, taking VS, and assisting the Doctor with clinic procedures (usually set up and processing of specimens). In Corrections, MA work under the doctors and see their own patients as well assist the doctor with documentation. As an RN you have a bigger scope of practice. RNs will usually see their patients and have more autonomy in their practice. As an RN you will start IVs and administer IV medication. Your assessments and documentation is unique and detailed. You are able to assess plan implement and educate your patient on the care and make adjustments to treatments as you see the progress.
But you can always build on MA and become an LVN or an RN. It would be great starting point to see if you will really like it. Any of these will be a rewarding and challenging career choice.
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Chelsea’s Answer
Pharmacy is also a great option! You could start out as a tech in training then move to a technician position and see if maybe one day you want to be a pharmacist! Hope this helps!
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Jolene’s Answer
There is no limit to what you can do, and no one is rushing you. You're allowed to change your mind, go for a different career path, whatever it takes to figure out what you want to be.
So first? Do some research! Find some good, reputable schools, go through the majors they offer, weigh the do's and dont's, and have choices for yourself. The good thing about life is you don't have to be certain right away. There are ways and directions that you can take, no matter how far you are into your education. Life, and certainly education, is not linear! Do it the way you feel the most comfortable.
So first? Do some research! Find some good, reputable schools, go through the majors they offer, weigh the do's and dont's, and have choices for yourself. The good thing about life is you don't have to be certain right away. There are ways and directions that you can take, no matter how far you are into your education. Life, and certainly education, is not linear! Do it the way you feel the most comfortable.
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