Who works in the medical profession?

motiv8er

motiv8er

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Just out of curiosity, how many people work in the medical community and what do you do?
 
Used to...in IT. Talk about a waste of patient's $$$$ and all the patients they kill :(

My wife's a dietitian
 
Innings Eater said:
Medical sales.....8 years. Why do you ask?
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Long story short, I am looking to have an additional degree/ plan for my BFA, possibly in the medical field. Somewhere between paramedic and BS in PA.

What do you sell?
 
tattoopierced1 said:
wife is an LPN and is getting her RN now.
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Seriously, how often do you think she has to clean up human poo and stuff? I ask because nursing is a GREAT field to go into, I just cant imagine me having fun, wiping 80 year old azz!
 
motiv8er said:
Seriously, how often do you think she has to clean up human poo and stuff? I ask because nursing is a GREAT field to go into, I just cant imagine me having fun, wiping 80 year old azz!
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you dont have to do that much when your a nurse...its the aides that have to do that...
 
motiv8er said:
Long story short, I am looking to have an additional degree/ plan for my BFA, possibly in the medical field. Somewhere between paramedic and BS in PA.

What do you sell?
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PA all the way. the pay is great, hours are great... I seriously considered being a pa before i chose to go and be an RDH. paramedics= bad hours, not so good of pay...etc....
 
motiv8er said:
Long story short, I am looking to have an additional degree/ plan for my BFA, possibly in the medical field. Somewhere between paramedic and BS in PA.
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RD LDN, work as CNM.

BS in PA? I thought they were changing that to a Master's degree program. You did mean Physician Assistant?

I wish I could afford to go back to school & not work full-time. I would definitely look into becoming a PA for a Dermatologist; they are the best paid, don't work weekends, and typically put in <8hrs/day.
 
I sold pharmaceuticals for 6 years. I now deal with surgeons in both hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. From what I see, CRNA's make good cash, work under an M.D., and really enjoy their line of work. Otherwise, Medical/Surgical sales is definately a lucrative avenue. Adding to your education is always a great idea if you have the opportunity.

CRNA= Nurse Anesthesist spelling?
 
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I once put a band-aid on someone who had a cut once.Thats kinda like working in healthcare...:D
 
motiv8er said:
Seriously, how often do you think she has to clean up human poo and stuff? I ask because nursing is a GREAT field to go into, I just cant imagine me having fun, wiping 80 year old azz!
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hahahahahah he said poo...:lol:
 
I was a lifeguard. It was the best job ever. getting paiid to get tan and go swimming.
id love to be a nurse someday. good pay and you get to help people.
 
Chad said:
I was a lifeguard. It was the best job ever. getting paiid to get tan and go swimming.
id love to be a nurse someday. good pay and you get to help people.
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I second the sentiment about lifeguarding. Best job I've ever had. There were two guys and six girls on our pool's staff. I can't say the same for nursing.....I'm married to a nurse.
 
Innings Eater said:
I sold pharmaceuticals for 6 years. I now deal with surgeons in both hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. From what I see, CRNA's make good cash, work under an M.D., and really enjoy their line of work. Otherwise, Medical/Surgical sales is definately a lucrative avenue. Adding to your education is always a great idea if you have the opportunity.

CRNA= Nurse Anesthesist spelling?
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What regions do you cover? My dad is a surgy here in SC. Also, how did you get started? DO you sell the packages of medical gear needed for say a hip replacement?
 
Chad said:
I was a lifeguard. It was the best job ever. getting paiid to get tan and go swimming.
id love to be a nurse someday. good pay and you get to help people.
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If there was a way to combine being a nurse-life-gaurd..... hum.
 
Mrs. Gimpy! said:
PA all the way. the pay is great, hours are great... I seriously considered being a pa before i chose to go and be an RDH. paramedics= bad hours, not so good of pay...etc....
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Sorry, RDH? Registered dental hygenist? Reg Dietician helper?? hehe, I have to be honest and say I dont know. How many more years of study for your slave, er hubby. :)
 
spatch said:
In school to be a nurse anesthetist. Thats right, a male nurse. :thumbsup:
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thats great! good for you! PAs in my eyes is a better profession ONLY IF you are not willing to go farther in your education. I truly believe that nursing is an amazing career ONLY if you further your education ( as you are spatch ). lvns and rns..... they honestly dont seem like the happiest bunch but when you move up in nursing like a CRNA, nurse practictioner, nurse anesthesiologist, etc.... it is awesome.

RDH= registered dental hygienist :) i'd be a horrible "regular dietician helpler" just ask kwyck

my poor hubby has at least 7 more years..... thats sounds crazy to me.... my one year and 2 months sounds bad.... i can imagine having that much longer to go....
 
Mrs. Gimpy! said:
thats great! good for you! PAs in my eyes is a better profession ONLY IF you are not willing to go farther in your education. I truly believe that nursing is an amazing career ONLY if you further your education ( as you are spatch ). lvns and rns..... they honestly dont seem like the happiest bunch but when you move up in nursing like a CRNA, nurse practictioner, nurse anesthesiologist, etc.... it is awesome.

RDH= registered dental hygienist :) i'd be a horrible "regular dietician helpler" just ask kwyck

my poor hubby has at least 7 more years..... thats sounds crazy to me.... my one year and 2 months sounds bad.... i can imagine having that much longer to go....
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The program is only 5 years of actual "school." The final year is pure clinical in most schools.

Note- I'm PLANNING on being a CRNA. I have to get my RN first. My goal is to get into USC, but I'm sure i'll get in somewhere. I'll have 2 degrees and i've got a 3.3 so far.
 
motiv8er said:
What regions do you cover? My dad is a surgy here in SC. Also, how did you get started? DO you sell the packages of medical gear needed for say a hip replacement?
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motiv8er.....I left you a pm re: this post. Hope it helps somewhat. Best of luck in your quest.
 
Getting ready to graduate from RN school. I think I'll try to go further later on. But for now I'm going to enjoy the $ that I was not making before! Even though I'm a faithful husband, DAMN there are SOOO many hot chicks!!
 
I am a Nurses aide, going to EMT school right this summer, and am in my last leg of undergrad before i go to PA school. I also will graduate with a Dietetics degree.
 
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