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Siena
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Waimea, HI
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How do you know which health department fits your best interests and do all departments find basic health services and knowledge applicable (specifically psychology)?
As a freshman, I am trying to decide which pathway I should take in Waimea High School. If I do continue in the Health Services direction, I'm not sure which department I would go into or if the information I get from this pathway will be beneficial to me if I go into psychology.
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Elvia Manzano
Registered Nurse
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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Don't get to stuck on just one department, nurses float in a hospital and you'll end up getting experience from other departments. And even if you choose a department to start with doesn't mean you have to stick with it for your whole career. Life in the health industry gives you the flexibility to change your mind. But if you are more interested in psychology try a behavioral/mental Healthcare facility so you know what kind of population you might encounter down the road. And also a career in psychology is hard to find a good steady paying job, It takes a PhD and lots of time to get established.
Let me know if you have follow questions by commenting below. I remember and know the pressure of trying to figure what you want to do for the rest of your career life.
Let me know if you have follow questions by commenting below. I remember and know the pressure of trying to figure what you want to do for the rest of your career life.
Elizabeth (Betsy) Kvedar, CPTD®
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Shelburne, New York
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Elizabeth (Betsy)’s Answer
Hi Siena,
It is hard to decide, when you don't have a lot of information. First of all remember, that it's okay to change your mind down the road. A lot of people do it, including both my aunt and uncle, who are doctors. Both of them entered the health profession with goals that were different from where they ended up at their respective graduations. So look at this as an opportunity to focus in on what resonates with you and your goals right now, and recognize that at a later point, you may have a reason, and a need to change your mind.
With that said, some steps that you can use to narrow your focus on which department to select:
1. Is it possible to meet with a counselor or mentor who can provide you with some example of the work and expectations for each department? When you know what is expected, it's easier to decide if it's the right fit for you.
2. Is it possible to visit or even shadow individuals in each department to see how it's run each day? This is another way to actually see if each department is a good fit for you.
Good luck.
It is hard to decide, when you don't have a lot of information. First of all remember, that it's okay to change your mind down the road. A lot of people do it, including both my aunt and uncle, who are doctors. Both of them entered the health profession with goals that were different from where they ended up at their respective graduations. So look at this as an opportunity to focus in on what resonates with you and your goals right now, and recognize that at a later point, you may have a reason, and a need to change your mind.
With that said, some steps that you can use to narrow your focus on which department to select:
1. Is it possible to meet with a counselor or mentor who can provide you with some example of the work and expectations for each department? When you know what is expected, it's easier to decide if it's the right fit for you.
2. Is it possible to visit or even shadow individuals in each department to see how it's run each day? This is another way to actually see if each department is a good fit for you.
Good luck.