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How should I prepare myself to pursue a career in the medical field?
I am a junior in High School and I want to be a nurse/registered nurse.
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Kess’s Answer
Hey there, Jimmy!
You've asked an excellent question! The field of nursing is wonderfully vast and diverse.
There are several classes that could be incredibly beneficial for you to take in high school if you have the opportunity. These include AP as mentioned earlier (anatomy and physiology), basic chemistry, psychology if it's available, biology, and health.
Should you find a particular type of nursing that piques your interest, you can customize your college classes accordingly. For instance, if you have a passion for caring for infants and children, think about enrolling in a child development class as an elective. Interested in sports injuries? Kinesiology could be a great fit. Drawn to emergency scenarios? Aim to obtain your first aid certification early on. Keep in mind, many prerequisites and electives can be accomplished at community colleges. Just ensure they're transferable to university!
Other ideas would be volunteering or shadowing within the community or working in a clinic while working on your nursing degree!
You've asked an excellent question! The field of nursing is wonderfully vast and diverse.
There are several classes that could be incredibly beneficial for you to take in high school if you have the opportunity. These include AP as mentioned earlier (anatomy and physiology), basic chemistry, psychology if it's available, biology, and health.
Should you find a particular type of nursing that piques your interest, you can customize your college classes accordingly. For instance, if you have a passion for caring for infants and children, think about enrolling in a child development class as an elective. Interested in sports injuries? Kinesiology could be a great fit. Drawn to emergency scenarios? Aim to obtain your first aid certification early on. Keep in mind, many prerequisites and electives can be accomplished at community colleges. Just ensure they're transferable to university!
Other ideas would be volunteering or shadowing within the community or working in a clinic while working on your nursing degree!
Thank you, this is amazing! I really needed it.
Jimmy
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Maria’s Answer
Hello Jimmy!
This is a great question and kudos to you for preparing for the future!
Entering a career in healthcare requires a blend of science knowledge, communication and interpersonal skills. As others have noted, taking AP classes helps prepare students for college and you can also earn college credits while you are still in high school. If AP classes are not offered in your school, try to take as many science courses you can. An understanding of biology, algebra, and chemistry will be helpful in your future studies of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease processes, pharmacology and more.
I think it would be beneficial to volunteer in some capacity that helps others, such as at a local nursing home, shelter or hospital. Doing so may help you decide where in healthcare you would like to work and will also set you apart from other candidates applying to schools and or positions.
Best of luck to you!!!
This is a great question and kudos to you for preparing for the future!
Entering a career in healthcare requires a blend of science knowledge, communication and interpersonal skills. As others have noted, taking AP classes helps prepare students for college and you can also earn college credits while you are still in high school. If AP classes are not offered in your school, try to take as many science courses you can. An understanding of biology, algebra, and chemistry will be helpful in your future studies of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease processes, pharmacology and more.
I think it would be beneficial to volunteer in some capacity that helps others, such as at a local nursing home, shelter or hospital. Doing so may help you decide where in healthcare you would like to work and will also set you apart from other candidates applying to schools and or positions.
Best of luck to you!!!
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Martin’s Answer
For a smooth journey, it's a great idea to build a strong foundation in science and math. This can simplify your college life or even open doors to more advanced courses through certain programs. If possible, consider taking a psychology class - it's super helpful! Don't forget, any life experiences you can gather, like volunteering, participating in sports, joining clubs, and so on, can be incredibly valuable, even if they're not directly related to healthcare. For instance, being a sports medic at your school can be a fantastic stepping stone for any healthcare career.
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Karissa’s Answer
Take Biology. Try to do AP so you have one less class to take when you get to college.
Thank you so much, Karissa!
Jimmy