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 ?

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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.

Why the focus on your area? there are many jobs that are not available in many areas. That's why moving vans exist.
;)

I don't have enough money to relocate.I wouldn't mind moving if I was financially capable of doing so.

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we'd love to have more slp in philly area... degree is now masters level. my girlfriends daughter studying program after eliminating pt/ot due to back issues. home care agencues always looking for slp

[color=#1111cc]speech-language pathologists

career planning for beginners may help you in narrowing your interests:

sloan career cornerstone center provides details on

allied health, medical technology, nursing and medicine careers.

http://www.careercornerstone.org/healthcare/healthcare.htm

best wishes in finding career that suits you!

thanks for the links!i'll look them up.

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Specializes in LTC.

One of the best ways to dip your toes into nursing and see if it's right for you is to work as a nursing assistant.

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.

keep in mind that a lot of things on every new nursing student's "ick! yuck! and gross!" list don't seem bad at all once you've been around them three or four times. it's kind of hard to explain so it makes any sense, but it's true. also there are ways to deal with upsetting smells -- oil of wintergreen

or peppermint, a teabag etc.

you will also discover, if you should decide to become a nurse or aide (to begin with) that your patient's dignity and emotional and physical comfort and well being will matter much much more than yours. after

all, your patient didn't throw up, wet the bed, or defecate in an unsuitable place just to upset or inconvenience his staff member. if alert and oriented, your patient is humbled and humiliated that it happened.

my student nurse uniforms were horrible and i can pretty much promise that you will not look like a model in yours either, but you know what? that's ok, because it's only temporary and you can, once again, choose what you wear all the time.

i was a staff nurse and later a supervisor is a state psych hospital for several years. during that time, on work days: no colored polish or fake nails, baby shampoo, powder-scented deodorant, corn starch baby powder, light mascara and a bit of blush. because i was in a locked secure population building,

no jewelry. i wore a watch that pinned to my top and took my wedding ring off. dressed and pretty?

nope. safer? most certainly.

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keep in mind that a lot of things on every new nursing student's "ick! yuck! and gross!" list don't seem bad at all once you've been around them three or four times. it's kind of hard to explain so it makes any sense, but it's true. also there are ways to deal with upsetting smells -- oil of wintergreen

or peppermint, a teabag etc.

you will also discover, if you should decide to become a nurse or aide (to begin with) that your patient's dignity and emotional and physical comfort and well being will matter much much more than yours. after

all, your patient didn't throw up, wet the bed, or defecate in an unsuitable place just to upset or inconvenience his staff member. if alert and oriented, your patient is humbled and humiliated that it happened.

my student nurse uniforms were horrible and i can pretty much promise that you will not look like a model in yours either, but you know what? that's ok, because it's only temporary and you can, once again, choose what you wear all the time.

i was a staff nurse and later a supervisor is a state psych hospital for several years. during that time, on work days: no colored polish or fake nails, baby shampoo, powder-scented deodorant, corn starch baby powder, light mascara and a bit of blush. because i was in a locked secure population building,

no jewelry. i wore a watch that pinned to my top and took my wedding ring off. dressed and pretty?

nope. safer? most certainly.

i mentioned something similar to what you said.i said that even though i may be uncomfortable with sum things doesn't mean i will remain uncomfortable later on.what do you do with the tea bag and peppermint though ? do you just leave it in the patient's room ? you know,right now i'm about 35% sure that i want to continue pursuing a nursing career.i think i might have to volunteer at a hospital.i have to make up my mind about a career before life passes me by !

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.
i mentioned something similar to what you said.i said that even though i may be uncomfortable with sum things doesn't mean i will remain uncomfortable later on.what do you do with the tea bag and peppermint though ? do you just leave it in the patient's room ? you know,right now i'm about 35% sure that i want to continue pursuing a nursing career.i think i might have to volunteer at a hospital.i have to make up my mind about a career before life passes me by !

you can tuck a peppermint or other flavor of teabag you like the smell of, either in your pocket, in your bra, behind your mask (if you're wearing one) and the smell helps distract from the other one. a dab of vicks vaporub under your nose is another trick. you put a few drops of the oil on cotton or gauze and tuck it in your bra and the scent wafts up. you can also put a drop under your nose.

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you can tuck a peppermint or other flavor of teabag you like the smell of, either in your pocket, in your bra, behind your mask (if you're wearing one) and the smell helps distract from the other one. a dab of vicks vaporub under your nose is another trick. you put a few drops of the oil on cotton or gauze and tuck it in your bra and the scent wafts up. you can also put a drop under your nose.

well.i certainly learned something new today ! lol i'm sure this makes your job a bit easier ;-)

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There are job opportunities in medical spas, for example. You might learn to perform microdermabrasion and botox injections, which usually do not result in bloodletting, however I am not sure to what extent your job would be hands-on, as some places may require an advanced degree. You could also try legal consultation, school nursing (might involve administering insulin SQ injections though), or case management. Honestly, though, if you want to maximize your career opportunities, it is probably wise to keep up to date and in practice with your clinical skills.

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Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.

just a quick note...

my husband is just getting over a bad cold (he who never ever ever gets sick!) and bought some vicks vaporub. he accidentally picked up the new lemon scented vicks. imagine lemon pledge mixed

in equal amounts with the vicks, with some extra menthol and eucalyptus added for good measure.:eek: not only did it smell weird, but despite the extra menthol and eucalyptus, it didn't do very much to decongest him,

so i doubt it would help very much with odor problems.

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Specializes in SDU, Tele.

There are lots of nice medical careers that aren't yucky. Physical therapist assistant, optician, nutritionist/dietician, occupational therapy assistant, and pharm. tech. pharm tech seems really cool, if you ask me.

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MLT is an associates degree.

MLS (formerly MT) is a bachelors degree.

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Specializes in Public Health Nurse.

After reading several comments I forgot if the OP stated her age. Her posting makes me feel that she is young, so we need to display patience :nurse:

I can understand wanting to look your best, I can also understand getting in a career that will have a job available to you. You can look presentable, buy the best comfortable shoes and cute scrubs, and if you are pretty you can make sure to enhance that by being neat and having a good heart, and remembering femininity does not require makeup to be shown, it is a state of being and how you behave. As for jobs, well.... healthcare jobs I think are on the slump, so decide to do something you are passionate about where you can become the best you can be.

Good luck discovering your dharma.

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