Career questions tagged hospital-and-health-care
How do I become a PNP?
How to become a PNP?
Provo
how should I prepare as a high school senior for my future in med, specifically for an anesthesiologist?
internships, degrees, tips?
San Francisco
Does your workplace offer enough support for mental health and well-being, cardiologists?
Please tell me how and share a personal story if possible.
CardiffWhat would help you have a better balance between work and personal life as a cardiologist ?
e.g more staff, less paperwork etc. please explain in detail. thank you :)
CardiffWhat stops you from using new medical technology more as a cardiologist ?
you can talk about cost, Training time, and others please specify and write your answer in detail, i need it ASAP for my project - thank you so much for you time <3
CardiffWhat has been the biggest challenge in growing your career in cardiology ?
Open-ended response please explain your journey in detail. i want to use the answers as a survey for my project. thank you :)
CardiffDo you feel you were properly trained for all parts of your job as a cardiologist ?
please explain how did you realise that and if not then how did you overcome the gaps?
CardiffHave you ever struggled to give the best care due to a lack of resources as a cardiologist If yes, what happened??
Please tell me in detail, and what you did to overcome it?
CardiffAs a cardiologist, How do you handle stress from work?
Please explain what type of stress it is and how you handle it. It will help me in my project thank you.
CardiffWhat are the biggest challenges you currently face in your cardiology practice?
please specify and explain. It will help me in my project.
Cardiff
What is the hardest part of being in the process of becoming a RN?
I Need Help Preparing Myself mentally
San JoseWhat do you consider the most important aspect of being a cardiologist?
I am looking for a Cardiologist or somebody who studied a little bit of cardiology to answer my question. I require a straight answer so i can add it to my research work. Thank you :)
CardiffWhat motivated you to pursue a career in cardiology?
I am looking for a current cardiologist background, their motivation and passion for this career. I need a simple answer. Thank you :)
CardiffHow can I advance in medical assistant?
How can I start?
San Diego
How forgiving are colleges about grades? Do they care about who I am beyond my GPA?
Hello all, I am a sophomore in high school! And how has your day been? I'd like to ask, do colleges care who you are beyond your GPA/resume? Last year, I averaged a 3.5 GPA first semester and a 3.8 GPA second semester. I'm taking half of the APs my friends are, and not taking any AP science courses that colleges like. Only AP Pysch. Last summer, I slipped in heavy (actual, prescribed medication-wise) depression and made measly grades first semester of this year. I'm taking classes I enjoy next year (General Psych and Anatomy Honors), but I won't be taking any APs I can't handle. I really, really, really! want to be a psychiatrist due to my own specific struggles, and I know the prereqs will be extremely difficult... But I'm wondering-do colleges care about who I am, and my story? Will I have a chance to explain my grades is the better question. Or will they just see another discardable applicant?
PortlandWhat are some things I can start doing now that will help with a future in radiology?
I'm asking this question as a sophomore who wants to go into radiology, I want to do everything I can to prepare myself so I know what to expect for my future.
OtsegoI am looking for a healthcare career change, looking for some advise, what would you recommend I do?
Hi! My name is Ari and I am a lead medical assistant in an oncology clinic, and I have been a MA since 2017. I have done everything from back of the house to front of the house to running the floor and managing other medical assistants. I am currently in school and hoping to get into the radiology tech program. However, I am looking for a back up in case I do not get into the rad tech program. I do not want to go into nursing. I am currently working in an oncology clinic and I love it! I love being so hands on with patients and I also love being outpatient. Right now, I do a little bit of everything, I go to leadership meetings, I plan schedules, I preform audits and checks, I also work hands on with patients, getting vitals, drawing blood, preforming EKG's and assisting in in-office procedures. I have also worked in primary care, background of doing all of the paperwork (prior authorizations , physical forms for school, death certs, VNA requests, ect), drawing and administering injections to patients of all ages, triage phone calls, call patient with results, preform in office testing such as random glucose, lipids, INR, mono, flu, strep, EKG's, spirometry testing. I have also worked in settings where I check in the patient (making sure insurance is correct) and checking patients out (booking follow up appointments, booking appointments with outside locations then following up after appointment and getting notes) Overall, very confident in a clinical setting. I am wondering what a good next step would be job wise. Background, I love oncology, I think its fascinating. We give patients chemo and I report to a reaction if we have one, and I think that as scary as it can be it is so interesting to see how a person reacts to certain treatments and what labs are elevated once we get the results. I also love getting to be a part of my patients journey and they know they are not alone and we are here for them every step of the way. I love the clinical aspect of my job, not so much the admin side. In my current job, I manage multiple tasks and work well alongside other disciplines (admin, nursing, PA/MD, palliative, social work, ect) I am very task driven (I like have a to do list!). I work in a fast paced environment, with constant moving parts. I am able to adapt quickly and effectively. I work well under pressure and I mentioned reactions above, those are moments when we need to think on our feet and make sure our patient is safe. I enjoy rolling out new projects to better the experience for patients and staff. I am also in the healthcare field, studying to stay in the healthcare field but sometimes I wonder if I should just make a drastic move to something like medical billing and coding (drastic but still close to my roots, haha!) or something non medical? But I wouldn't know where to start, I always thinking coding but that sounds too vague. Sorry for the rant, it just feels like for the first time I don't have a clear path and there are too many moving variables right now. It is really stressful time for me. Thank you so much in advanced for your help!
Methuen
Will college be a struggle for me or easy going in the health department?
I'm planning on going into the health department as an anesthesiologist. For school activities would probably go and do mens volleyball.
Elk River
what difficulties did you have trying to join the medical trade?
I'm in the San Jose Job Corps program and I'd like to be a medical assistant but my long-term goal is to be a radiologic tech. the preferred order I'd like to do is medical assistant, LVN/LPN, phlebotomy, then radiologic tech.
San Josewhat steps should I take to get the most amount of money out of being a phlebotomist. What should I become an LVN or LPN? Is it necessary to be an LVN/LPN to be a phlebotomist??
I'm in the San Jose Job Corps program and I'd like to be a medical assistant but my long-term goal is to be a radiologic tech. the preferred order I'd like to do is medical assistant, LVN/LPN, phlebotomy, then radiologic tech
San Jose
What internships are in the Chicago area or does anybody know other ways to get involved?
I am a high school sophomore in the Chicago land area and I would like to be a trauma or cardiothoracic surgeon.
Oak ParkWhats a job I can get in TX during high school that is in healthcare?
Hi! I am a freshman in high school, I want to get a job right now in the healthcare field. Are there any kinds of jobs you guys know that would hire a high schooler, entry-level?
WebsterHow exactly do I be a dentist?
I have been thinking about becoming a dentist, but I have like no idea how college really works. I was thinking of going to sac state or sac city college by majoring in biology or biological sciences, and then transferring to UC Davis after 2 years. What should my schedule be like to be on the right track? Is there extra steps I need to do?
Elk Grove
How do you manage the negative effects of nursing?
How do you cope and manage the trauma encountered? From pediatric cancer patients to trauma and respite care. What have you found to be the most helpful tools to manage your personal feelings, especially empathy when treating patients in these settings?
United StatesHow to become a dermatologist
Hi I want to know how to become a dermatologist but I'm 11 so I have a long way to go can you help me I kinda want to become the next dr. pimple popper.
Red OakIs there any advantage in taking Healthcare Science in High School?
I'm a 9th grader taking Healthcare Science and want to follow the path to become a Pediatrician.
Peachtree City
What is one piece of advice you would give to someone who is thinking about going int the medical field??
I am thinking about either becoming a CMA, Phlebotomist, or Registered Nurse and would like some advice for training/school.
Sedro-WoolleyWhat is the hardest thing about being an ultrasound technician?
I am currently a high school senior looking into becoming an ultrasound tech. I want to learn more about the cons of this job before I make any decisions on what career path I want to commit to.
San Jose
What's the best part of being a medical administrative assistant ?
What's the best part of being a medical administrative assistant
Sedro-WoolleyWhat schooling is needed to become a RN? (other than a certification)
(I'm a student from Job Corps)
San Jose