During the spring of 2013, the Boston Marathon was bombed. Hundreds of people had their bodies mutilated . Victims were rushed into the ER like it was hell on Earth so they could get their arms and legs amputated. Surgeries went on and on for the whole day and if it wasn't for those nurses, doctors and surgeons many people would of died that day. Becoming a citizen whose profession is in the medical department is what i dream and desire to do for a career. The two occupations that offer these opportunities are a Surgical Nurse(RD) and a Sports Doctor. Even though i'm only fourteen, I know these two careers will bring me such joy and satisfaction. I look forward to becoming one of these two inspirational occupations. I've researched both careers and I have learned they have similarities but they also have dramatic differences. While both a Surgical Nurse and a Sports Doctor relate because of being in the medical department, they differ in ways like the salaries and the education standards. The two jobs I seek to become relate in the one most important characteristic, being in the ...
In turn, a career that is matched with the individual’s type has a more positive outcome that one that does not match.
Choosing a vocation can be a daunting task. With the world ever-evolving, one may come across a new attractive career every year. In order to ensure optimal job satisfaction, it is vital to educate oneself about every alluring prospect prior to committing. Simple factors like the time commitment and salary can mean the difference between a content existence and a miserable one.
Rawsi Williams said, “To do what nobody else will do, a way that nobody else can do, in spite of all we go through; that is to be a nurse.” I have aspired to save lives since I was very young but never realized the depth of my passion until I held a man’s broken and bleeding head in my hands.
The career I chose is a nurse practitioner. Nurse practitioners are advanced degree nurses who perform the same functions of a normal nurse and some functions of a primary doctor (“Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners”, 2014). They mostly work in an indoor environment, working either in front of a computer to do their paperwork, and their physical work includes walking around a lot, bending over, and lifting heavy objects to people (Career Information Center, 2014, pg 197). They are also able to work flexible shift depending on their location (Career Information Center, 2014, pg 197). They are able to perform, order, and analyze a diagnostic test, and give physical exams (“Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners”,
Growing up in a small county many people had the same goals in mind. Being a paramedic was my goal. Blaring sirens and flashing lights going eighty miles an hour is what everyone dreams of. These are not the reasons why I want to be a paramedic. Saving lives is one, but it’s not the only one. If it was, I don’t think I would last long being a
In the journey to become a professional my strengths have been continuous motivation and dedication to advance my education. I have the constant desire to continue improving my critical thinking skills, and plan to continue my education until I obtain a Master’s degree in Nursing Anesthesia. My family contributes to my strengths, as they are always motivating me mentally and financially thru the journey of education. Due to working for over 6 years in the hospital, my strength comes from extensively developed healthcare skills, knowledge, training and experience, with the ability to handle and intervene in emergent situations, with essential skillsets to perform under pressure. I look forward to better manage school induced stress, and continue improving time management
There are major differences in educational preparation between nurse practitioners and physicians. The article “Do You Know the Differences Between NPs & PAs?” says: “A physician assistant is a medical professional with advanced education and clinical training. A Nurse Practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced education and clinical training and provides a wide range of healthcare services” (“Do You Know”). The article goes on: “Nurse practitioners are only authorized to practice independently without physician oversight in only 21 states” (“Do You Know”). Physicians supervise medical tasks to PA’s (pPhysician aAssistant) in accordance to state regulations. Nurse Practitioners don't know how to take medical history, conduct physical
At that point in my life, training to be an EMT seemed to be the best way to get my foot in the door for a career in the healthcare field. However, the work was very tedious and I did not like being on the front lines of the medical field. One memory has stuck in my head throughout the past years, a call to transport an elderly woman to her dialysis appointment. Upon arrival, it was apparent that the woman was not fully coherent and was very frightened as unknown people surrounded her asking what seemed to be invasive questions. Seeing the flash of terror in her eyes as her frail hands trembled made my heart break, wishing I could take the fear and pain away from her. I knew in that moment that I did not want to have a career that contributed to someone fearing for their lives in some situations. One of the benefits of the EMT work was being in and out of the hospital, bringing patients in I was able to talk to many of the physician assistants (PA) and nurses. At that point in life, I was convinced that I wanted to go to college to be a Biology major undergrad and then move onto PA school. Although this experience definitely had its ups and downs, it reaffirmed my passion for wanting to help or save someone's life with every
is an experience that will truly prepare me for my future goals. This career choice will not only be one to prepare me but also one that will be extremely
I have always had a passion for nursing. As a child, I watched my mother getting up early, putting her scrubs on and headed out the door for a 12 hour shift. She was always content, and at ease to go for a long shift and even overtime at times. I love the fact that after work, she would always come home, satisfied with the day no matter how hard it was for her. She would sit and tell my brothers and sisters how she enjoyed the conversations that she had with her patients and what impact she had on their lives that day. Listening to these stories as a child, I knew that I wanted to become a nurse and listening to the same stories and helping people, making their day feel better. I wanted to follow my mom’s footsteps. At the end of a long shift, it is a rewarding profession, knowing that I am saving people’s lives, making them comfortable when they are near of dying, advocate and teaching them. As nurses, we care for patients through illness, injury, aging, health. We also promote health, prevent diseases and teaching the community; that’s what I love about nursing. I believe that this is the right profession for me because I have all the qualities that a nurse should possess when
Scottish writer Arthur Conan Doyle stated, “The best way of successfully acting a part is to be it.” Although this quote can relate to all aspects of life, it can be specifically correlated to attaining a profession, especially within the medical industry. In order for a medical professional to successfully master their profession or “be the part” as Doyle stated, they must first gain the necessary experience, and therefore need the appropriate tools and technology to do so. Furthermore, for healthcare positions such as a nurse, doctor, surgeon, or even a military medic, there is a specific need for hands on learning or being able to “act the part”. Yet, seeing that few would be willing to allow a healthcare student to inflict injury or unnecessary
Since starting this class, introduction to health care, I have begun to think about what the future holds for me and what I will pursue with my college degree. At this point in time my career goal is to become a physician assistant in orthopedic surgery. I plan on working in a hospital setting where I can continue to learn and practice my profession. Five years after all my schooling and achieving my license, professionally I see myself working at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York, which is a teaching hospital. I would be working on and with patients, while still learning as I practice my previous knowledge. I would be seeing patients with injuries such as an ankle sprain, evaluating x-rays, and possibly sitting on and
For my career opportunity project, I have chosen to take a look at the profession
In order to determine whether or not clinical medicine was the right career for me, I started shadowing Dr. Richard Turner in the ER. Through my experiences with him, I learned that medicine is a problem solving process. As I watched, he would take a patient's history and try to piece together the correct diagnosis by deciding which scenarios were more likely than others. I was attracted by the dynamic nature of each patient's diagnosis and the necessity for an open mind. My hobby of flying has taught me to look at everything in life with a new perspective and to assess the situation from as many angles as possible. Watching Dr. Turner has confirmed my perception of a medical career and the nature of the work involved. Since I love puzzles and problems, the problem solving aspect also increased my desire to become a physician.
Choosing a career is very important in a person’s life. Over the past two decades, many professions have change significantly with the influx of technological developments. One needs to think about the things that interest them and what kind of lifestyle they want to have. Some things a person should think about are what qualifications are needed, what type of training is necessary, and the future need of the career they choose. Some other things to consider would be how much money they will make, what is the probability of advancement, and does the career satisfy their need for an enjoyable life.