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June 23, 2008 |
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Physician Assistant:
As a physician assistant (PA), you'll practice medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. Most PAs have at least four years of experience in the health field prior to becoming a PA. Their role is very different than that of a medical assistant, who performs routine clinical and clerical tasks. As a physician assistant, you'll perform the same functions as a doctor, handling all but the most complex cases.As a physician assistant, you'll be able to work in any area of medicine. Over 50 percent of all physician assistants work in primary care medicine.
Schools that confer the master's degree require you to have earned a bachelor's prior to entering the program. The first year emphasizes coursework in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, internal medicine, pediatrics, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, geriatrics, surgery and psychology. The second year emphasizes clinical experience in primary care and medical specialties.
I have loved every minute of my PA training so far. I would definitely pick this major if I had to do it all over again. There is nothing more rewarding than being ale to help someone i such a tie of need.
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March 13, 2008 |
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Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy:
I actually majored in Social Work which I could not find listed anywhere above. This is a very flexible major, allowing a person to work in a number of locations including hospitals, schools, clinics, civil service, and private practice. I am a private pychotherapist and enjoy all the reqards of being self-employed. There are, of course, detriments as well. Social workers require a Masters Degree in order to practice. In my state this is a two year degree and is quite intensive. You are require to pass a licensing exam, and in this state you are also required to work under direct supervision for three years before you can become fully licensed. In addition, this is probably one of the lowest paying professions. The financial rewards should not be what draws a person into Social Work -- the personal ones should. It is wonderful to be able to help people on such a personal level. If I had to do it all over again, if I am being honest, I probably would have bitten the bullet and gone to law school. For one extra year in school, I could have come out making a much higher salary and still be in a position to help people. |
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November 30, 2007 |
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Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN):
Speaking from experience, the nursing major at any college or university is only as good as the "practicum," or field-work, you will receive. While the classroom work is certainly important, I found it far less important than the hands-on skills I would be using every day on the job. My baccalaureate program gave me a solid grounding in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, etc., but very poor real-life nursing skills. Associate Degree nurses from 2-year schools had better skills than I did. And the high pressure environment of a hospital is no place to learn these skills - there is little time for learning on the job. So, when considering a nursing major, look at the field experience, the hospitals and clinics you'll be working at, the hands-on training you'll receive. If I had it to do again, I would attend a 2-year school that focuses intensively on nursing skills, to prepare myself for the demands of the job - then work towards a bachelor's degree later, for the advancement potential. |
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September 22, 2007 |
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Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN):
If you have any desire to be a nurse, go for it! It's a great career with good pay and lots of opportunities. Be prepared for nursing school to be pretty awful as far as studying times and feeling picked on, BUT once you finish the world is yours. I would definitely go to nursing school again, actually if i could do it over I'd skip getting the English lit. degree first and go straight to nursing school. As long as you are aware of burn out and do self care, you'll be fine. And not every area of nursing is body fluid intensive. If vomit or blood freaks you out, there are other options. Just get started as soon as possible because so many places have such long wait lists. Still, highly recommended and totally worth it! |
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March 28, 2007 |
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Nursing / Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN):
I was in a bachelor's program for nursing. It is a very challenging major. The hardest part of the major is getting into the program! There are people in your classes that have tried to get into the program for many months. To get into the program, it is necessary to do well in your science classes. You cannot study too much for the sciences. The best way to study for the classes is familiarity and recitation. Be able to go over the material many times. It is not that the material is hard; you just need to go over it frequently. Also, recitation is important, so be able to explain things in your notes in your own words. Nursing is not about finding diseases, so don't confuse it with medicine. Nursing involves a different type of thinking - what is the priority in caring for someone? If at all possible, before you start your clinical rotations, work or volunteer in a hospital. The negative part of the major is the stress. There are early mornings, lots of clinical hours, and likelihood that you can't work while you are doing your nursing rotations. But the benefits are tremendous. You will become a healer and help save lives. You will also easily find a job for after graduation while still in school. I love this major, and I will be working soon 3 days a week doing what I love - helping sick people. |
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