If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

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Im really into the health field so im doing a little research in that area incase Nursing doesn't work out.There is a demand for Medical Lab Technologists in my state and the pay isn't that bad.It makes no sense to pursue something that is not in demand.I know a school that has a BS program that is not too expensive.The thing is,im not sure how I would handle working with bodily fluids and sitting in a lab all day when I prefer to "look pretty" lol.I know I would deal with not so pretty stuff as a Nurse,but atleast I'll still get to wear makeup and won't be stuck in a lab for 8 hours a day.This may sound like a silly question,but I had to ask .Does anyone know anything about the field? Do you have to wear a protective head cap aswell ? Im the girly girl type.Does this career sound suitable for me ?

If health care is what you're really into I suggest volunteering in that area to see what it's really like before wasting your time and money on it. Health care isn't about looking pretty, it's about people's lives. You're putting yourself and your license on the line every day with every patient. Even our unit secretaries who have no patient contact have to know CPR and bust their butts, they're not just sitting around entering orders and answering phones. Take the time to research the areas you're interested in, talk to people that have that job. If no job appeals you can volunteer your time in a health care area.

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Many states have phased out bachelor's PA programs, and require either a bachelor's before even entering the program, or something like 3000 hours in healthcare before you can apply. So, lucky you that your school has a BS in PA, because they're becoming more and more rare.

You didn't answer my question about what happened that you applied to nursing school three times.

Actually,all you need is 100hours shadowing a PA.I was rejected.I had close to a 3.5 Gpa.

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Why would you write the word: Nurse in a capital letter I dont understand....

....Ok.

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Thanks for pointing that out ,nurse . :-)

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If health care is what you're really into I suggest volunteering in that area to see what it's really like before wasting your time and money on it. Health care isn't about looking pretty, it's about people's lives. You're putting yourself and your license on the line every day with every patient. Even our unit secretaries who have no patient contact have to know CPR and bust their butts, they're not just sitting around entering orders and answering phones. Take the time to research the areas you're interested in, talk to people that have that job. If no job appeals you can volunteer your time in a health care area.

I like useful answers like this.Thank you .

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Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Physician Assistants... they all see their fair share of poop, pee, blood, sputum, etc., as well. Honestly, if there is patient contact, you are bound to be dealing bodily fluids. I also just wanted to add about the translady partsl ultrasound thing: not every patient is clean and pretty if you know what I mean. Patients with infections, poor hygiene, parasites...

How about social work? They are very important in health care. Speech Language Pathology? Nutrition seems like it could be good option for you as well.

Speech Pathology sounds interesting.Right now,the job isn't looking so good for SP's....at least where I live.

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Speech Pathology sounds interesting.Right now,the job isn't looking so good for SP's....at least where I live.

I don't think any field has good prospects right now. So, I'd go for a degree that interests you enough to move across the country when you graduate.

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I don't think any field has good prospects right now. So, I'd go for a degree that interests you enough to move across the country when you graduate.

Why just assume ? Do a little research on Bls.com?Some careers have wonderful job prospects.

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Why just assume ? Do a little research on Bls.com?Some careers have wonderful job prospects.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also says that the outlook for Registered Nurses is excellent, which we know isn't the case at this point.

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Why would you write the word: Nurse in a capital letter I dont understand....

This puzzles me. Someone is asking for advice, whether you like how they come across or not, why even comment on this? Really mature. Well, you told her. WTG. Go straight to someone's spelling, grammar, etc... Just pointless...

Anyway, people have offered many good suggestions on here. There are so many different areas of nursing (or Nursing :lol2: ) you could go into. Also, there are so many other areas in the health care field to consider. Physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, and occupational therapist are just a few mentioned. Maybe even respiratory therapy would be good for you...I could not do it, dealing with respiratory secretions all day. We all have something we cannot handle very well, but we do it when we need to. I love being a nurse though...just saying. Good Luck with your decision!

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Wow.Now words are being put into my mouth apparently.Quote me where I mentioned that I didn't have a clue about what. nursing is about,would ya?Second,no one knows every single thing a job will entail until they're a student in the program or when they start to work.Why do you think people leave their field of choice to pursue something.Being uncomfortable with something now does not mean I will continue to be uncomfortable later on.It does not mean that I will fail as a student or a Nurse.I said it before and I will say it again,I'm into the Health field.If Nursing isn't for me( which none of you have the right to tell me)then I will eventually find something that is,within the health field! I have relatives and friends who are RNs'. I was pregnant and spent

a lot of time in the hospital.I have an idea about what Nursing is and I see me self as a Nurse.When/if I be cone a student,I will learn more about the field! Some people go into a field with a lot of passion and end up changing their mind.Some may think they will not enjoy everything about a field but end up loving what they do.Who are you to judge whether or not someone could be a Nurse? Yes I don't want to be stuck in a lab with feces everywhere and Nursing does not entail having to do this.What's your point?

You asked for advice about possible health care careers, with specific reference to nursing and lab work. I complied, as helpfully and tactfully as I could, given the information you supplied in this and earlier posts of yours I've read. I am sorry that you found what I had to say upsetting. Clearly, you're under no obligation to listen to anything anyone on this board has to say - but it does seem to rather defeat the purpose of asking your questions in the first place. As some on this board already know, I'm not a fan of extended you said/I said arguing, so at this point I'm simply going to wish you the best with your research, your evaluation of your talents and preferences, and your future career. Have a pleasant evening.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics also says that the outlook for Registered Nurses is excellent, which we know isn't the case at this point.

They also said employment in hospitals is declining which explains the fact that it's hard for new graduates to find jobs on the spot.

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