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Ten-Step Guide to a Career in Healthcare
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Step 2: Choose the Right Path
Two years, four years…10 years!
Healthcare is the largest industry in the United States, so there are more than a few choices when it comes to a career in healthcare. Eight of the ten fastest growing jobs are in healthcare, meaning that healthcare professionals are in demand all over the country. Whether you want to be a surgeon or psychiatric aide, or you want to live in Massachusetts or Minnesota, there are some things to consider…
Where Do You Live (Or Where Do You Want to Live)?
There is a shortage of healthcare workers all over the country, but some places are more in need of specific kinds of professionals. To find out where you might be needed, or see what your city needs, check out Big Cities, Big Bucks: Biggest Employers in America’s Top Cities.
How Much Do You Want to Make?
There is a wide range of salaries when it comes to working as a healthcare professional. Use your helpful salary calculator to find out how much you can make in the career you are interested in.
How Long Do You Want to Go To School?
Whether you were a professional academic in another life, or just the thought if two-hour lectures makes you doze off, the schooling for a healthcare professional can accommodate any personality. Check out some of the careers you can pursue with various academic degrees.
Associate Degree:Best Paying Jobs with an Associate Degree
Bachelor’s Degree:Pursue a Health Career with a Four-Year Degree
Master’s Degree: Advance Your Career with a Healthcare Master’s Degree
Coreen
2 months ago
4 comments
I am a student preparing to enter the job market in the spring of 2010 in Medical Billing and Coding. Coreen
shing
3 months ago
4 comments
hello, im sheila of cebu city philippines, i am a registered pharmacist here in my country and wouls love to join your group. is there a way i can join you? i am so much interested to it and i love serving patients..how can i make through all this? thank you..
RSeyssel
5 months ago
76 comments
I've carefully considered a career change into the healthcare field for some time. According to the suggestions listed here, I am half-way through the process. The biggest obstacle I've faced is finding an externship that will allow me to acquire the hours needed before I can register for taking the licencing exam (Pharmacy Technician). This article was very useful in assuring me that I'm doing things in the right order!
madalaine
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I enjoy dealing with people especially children.I join this program so i can learn more and expand my knowledge about health caew.Right now am working in U.A.E.Is there any possiblity that i can join the team, Thanks and regards.
chloes1977
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hello, I am Cleofe C. Brito, a Biology graduate and would like to become a physician, I am already working but not wth the field of biology..I am already 30 years old and Im in the Philippines. As I go through with the info I got interested and wanna Join. My question is do I have any chance to be with the said program? Thanks
jennifer_biotech
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Hi,I am jennifer,B.Sc Biotechnology(2007).I couldnt find out career.Give me sugestion what to do.Dont ask me to take M.Sc Biotech.I want to start my career in healthcare and to earn experience because i think experience is the best teacher where i can learn more what i read in book.Please guide me and do the needfull.I hope i will get reply from your team.
Thank you
7754
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I love working with people. I worked in a hospital in Ill. I worked on the major menical floor for 1!/2 years and in ICU and CCU for 11/2 years. I would love to go on and continue in some type of nursing. I loved it. I also worked in recovery room after surgery and in the emergency room on and off. It was challeging.
sebanja
about 1 year ago
2 comments
great to be part of a huge Global Care. it has not been easy but i try so hard to be as positive as i can get. just Colin Powell said "Perpetual Optimism is a Force Multiplier."
sebanja
Borke
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I am already a doctor in Nigeria, how can I get involved in your program.
Borke
gina
about 1 year ago
2 comments
HELLO! I AM VERY MUCH INTERESTED TO BE A PART OF HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM BECAUSE I LOVE WORKING WITH PATIENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. BUT THE PROBLEM IS I AM HERE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND I DO NOT KNOW IF YOUR PROGRAM COVER THIS AREA.
keekee22
about 1 year ago
2 comments
I enjoyed the guide. I am a medical assistant, but i would like a career in home health care. I love working with patients. I would love to be a home healthcare aid, because i'll be able to take care of some one special, and give them my full attention and care.
vlrtillis946
about 1 year ago
2 comments
Are you all currently located in the FortWorth area?
jawirt
about 1 year ago
26 comments
Great guide. Easy to follow with good info.
demonteham
about 1 year ago
2 comments
i am willing to go through each step to get me back on my feet as soon as possible.