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Keariah
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What is the best field to go into for health care ?
What is the best field to go in health care ?
Hey, I'm in the 11th grader at Northwestern high school in RockHill Sc when I graduate I would like to get my real estate license the summer before I go to collage I would like to attend a HBCU and major in nursing
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Katie Siglain-O'Brien, CPA
IT Auditor, Accounting
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Tampa, Florida
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Katie’s Answer
Nursing is a great career to go into. If you are looking for career opportunities within nursing, look into becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. While there is additional schooling required, there is great financial return to the career. Looking up day in the life videos on youtube or other social media platforms provide a great insight into what a career in a specific field may hold.
Godfrey Magawe
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Godfrey’s Answer
That's great concern.
Medical field is a wide and has many great opportunities, however it depends on what you personally want to pursue.
Wether you want to deal with patients care like in nursing, medical assistant or Medical doctor,.or if you want to deal with information like medical reports, records and EMR and medical data analytics,we also have medical engineering that deals with medical technology like CT scan,MRI, Nuclear medicine.We have pediatric medicine dealing with children care,we medical laboratory science that deals with tissues and sample analysis....so all i can say that one needs to choose a medical career they they have passion with so that they will end up doing what they love within the medical field.
Medical field is a wide and has many great opportunities, however it depends on what you personally want to pursue.
Wether you want to deal with patients care like in nursing, medical assistant or Medical doctor,.or if you want to deal with information like medical reports, records and EMR and medical data analytics,we also have medical engineering that deals with medical technology like CT scan,MRI, Nuclear medicine.We have pediatric medicine dealing with children care,we medical laboratory science that deals with tissues and sample analysis....so all i can say that one needs to choose a medical career they they have passion with so that they will end up doing what they love within the medical field.
Kristen Meservy
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Kristen’s Answer
Hi Keariah,
Choosing the best field in health care really depends on your interests and strengths. If you enjoy working directly with patients in a care setting, you might consider becoming a doctor, nurse, or physical therapist. If you're interested in technology, fields like medical imaging or health informatics could be a great fit. If you're interested more in the business aspects of healthcare there are many jobs, including consulting, that are open to you. This coming summer before your senior year would be a great time to job shadow a few different people and see what they do within healthcare. Good luck with everything!
Choosing the best field in health care really depends on your interests and strengths. If you enjoy working directly with patients in a care setting, you might consider becoming a doctor, nurse, or physical therapist. If you're interested in technology, fields like medical imaging or health informatics could be a great fit. If you're interested more in the business aspects of healthcare there are many jobs, including consulting, that are open to you. This coming summer before your senior year would be a great time to job shadow a few different people and see what they do within healthcare. Good luck with everything!
Annette Davis
RN Care Management Telephonic
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Annette’s Answer
Choosing nursing as a career is a fantastic decision! I highly recommend starting your journey at a home health agency, where you can serve as a companion. This will give you hands-on experience in caring for others. The field of nursing is diverse, with numerous specialties to explore. By experiencing different work environments, you'll get to uncover what truly brings you joy.
Brooke Buth
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Brooke’s Answer
I have a lot of friends in nursing, and it's definitely a calling! I would try to use the time you have in high school to get a front row seat by shadowing nurses, becoming a medtech, becoming a certified nursing aide (CNA), etc. This way you can see the daily life of a nurse and determine if that is how you want to target your education. The risk is that a nursing degree is only relevant to nursing jobs (not transferable to doctor / physican's assistant, etc) so if you determine later you don't want to be a nurse, you have a harder time transitioning to another role. I also have friends who enjoy more nontraditional nursing roles such as being a school nurse, a travel nurse, a hospice nurse, or working in health administration. There are options, but I would try and learn more about these before you begin your degree path.
Martin Schoen
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Martin’s Answer
You're definitely contemplating your future, which is a great step forward. The choice of the best field for you hinges on what truly resonates with your heart. Nursing, for instance, is a remarkable field that offers you immense diversity, not just in patient care, but also in various business sectors. To find joy and success in your career, it's crucial to be passionate about what you do, and this is where individual preferences come into play. Some people thrive on hands-on work and dislike any form of administrative or computer-related tasks, while others prefer the latter. I, for one, am passionate about nursing and couldn't imagine myself in the real estate industry. The idea of sales or persuading someone that "this is the perfect house for you" doesn't appeal to me, plus I prefer a consistent income over a seasonal one. Therefore, there are numerous factors to consider when making your decision, and only you can truly answer your own question. Remember, you might need to explore various areas within the nursing field before you discover your true calling. So, keep an open mind and discover what you genuinely love doing!
Dawn Boisvert
RN, BSN, CHPN, NC-BC, Freelance Nurse Writer
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Cary, North Carolina
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Dawn’s Answer
Good Morning, Keariah!
You sound ambitious, and no doubt will you attain your career goals that you set out to do after graduation!
It sounds like you're interested in real estate and nursing. I know quite a few nurses that practice real estate in addition to working as a nurse. One of those nurses lives in SC too, and works full time in a hospital and part time working real estate with her husband. She told me that she likes how different each of these professions are, and is able to make some extra money selling homes part-time instead of picking up extra hours in the hospital.
Whether it's purchasing their "forever home" or seeking out health care, both professions help people attain the quality of life they want and need.
Since you mentioned nursing, there are so many areas of nursing that you can work in and will be exposed to during clinical rotations as a nursing student. HBCU's that are most known for their nursing programs are Florida A&M, Hampton University, North Carolina Central University and Howard University.
It looks as though Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC offers a variety of Advanced Placement Courses.
Since you mentioned nursing, the advance courses they offer for Sciences are biology, chemistry, and physics.
Biology and chemistry are definitely classes you will need to take for a nursing program, and I imagine taking those courses would look great on any college application. I see they offer statistics as well, which is another course that may be required for your nursing degree.
If you were interested in learning more about those classes, I see Monique Kirk as potentially being a good resource for you as she is listed as the Dean of Student Leadership at Northwestern, or Ali Dean who is listed as a career counselor. High school guidance counselors can be a great resource as well to talk to in helping you attain your goals for college, and they may know more about the requirements needed for the HBCU's you are interested in attending if you are still considering nursing.
To answer your question: " What is the best field to go into for healthcare", this is a unique and subjective answer to each of us that are interested or currently work in health care. There are so many different specialties that it just depends on what interests you most about working in healthcare, and what you would like to contribute to the healthcare field or the community.
We sometimes are exposed to various healthcare specialties through the learning of certain health sciences. For example, Biology. In learning about biology, we learn about the science of life, which can open our eyes to more options in the field of healthcare such as research, zoology, scientist, educator, etc.
No matter which path or profession you choose, in setting small goals and taking one step at a time, you can accomplish anything you set out to do.
I hope this helped :)
You sound ambitious, and no doubt will you attain your career goals that you set out to do after graduation!
It sounds like you're interested in real estate and nursing. I know quite a few nurses that practice real estate in addition to working as a nurse. One of those nurses lives in SC too, and works full time in a hospital and part time working real estate with her husband. She told me that she likes how different each of these professions are, and is able to make some extra money selling homes part-time instead of picking up extra hours in the hospital.
Whether it's purchasing their "forever home" or seeking out health care, both professions help people attain the quality of life they want and need.
Since you mentioned nursing, there are so many areas of nursing that you can work in and will be exposed to during clinical rotations as a nursing student. HBCU's that are most known for their nursing programs are Florida A&M, Hampton University, North Carolina Central University and Howard University.
It looks as though Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC offers a variety of Advanced Placement Courses.
Since you mentioned nursing, the advance courses they offer for Sciences are biology, chemistry, and physics.
Biology and chemistry are definitely classes you will need to take for a nursing program, and I imagine taking those courses would look great on any college application. I see they offer statistics as well, which is another course that may be required for your nursing degree.
If you were interested in learning more about those classes, I see Monique Kirk as potentially being a good resource for you as she is listed as the Dean of Student Leadership at Northwestern, or Ali Dean who is listed as a career counselor. High school guidance counselors can be a great resource as well to talk to in helping you attain your goals for college, and they may know more about the requirements needed for the HBCU's you are interested in attending if you are still considering nursing.
To answer your question: " What is the best field to go into for healthcare", this is a unique and subjective answer to each of us that are interested or currently work in health care. There are so many different specialties that it just depends on what interests you most about working in healthcare, and what you would like to contribute to the healthcare field or the community.
We sometimes are exposed to various healthcare specialties through the learning of certain health sciences. For example, Biology. In learning about biology, we learn about the science of life, which can open our eyes to more options in the field of healthcare such as research, zoology, scientist, educator, etc.
No matter which path or profession you choose, in setting small goals and taking one step at a time, you can accomplish anything you set out to do.
I hope this helped :)
Heaven Frazier
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Heaven’s Answer
Hi Keariah, it sounds like you have a plan in mind to achieve your goals which is great. My advice would be to start looking at the cost of the real estate license process if you have to pay out of pocket and build a savings for that. In regard to the best field for healthcare, that is up to you to decide. You have to consider multiple factors and what it is you hope to receive from the job. You may find yourself looking to make the most money possible, but it is often best to do something you enjoy. I recommend exploring various healthcare careers to see which one aligns best with your interests. Additionally, networking with professionals already in the field can provide valuable insights into their journey and the roles they've taken on. It's also helpful to consider job availability and geographic locations, as some regions have a higher demand for healthcare workers than others. Healthcare is an essential industry, making it a rewarding field to join. I hope this advice proves useful, and I wish you all the best on your exciting journey!