fondreflections
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I wouldn't recommend it! I was a Certified Medical Assistant and worked with cancer patients. After 3 years, I managed to pick up MRSA which caused me to lose my job.
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fondreflections
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I wouldn't recommend it! I was a Certified Medical Assistant and worked with cancer patients. After 3 years, I managed to pick up MRSA which caused me to lose my job.
fondreflections
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I wouldn't recommend it! I was a Certified Medical Assistant and worked with cancer patients. After 3 years, I managed to pick up MRSA which caused me to lose my job.
fondreflections
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I wouldn't recommend it! I was a Certified Medical Assistant and worked with cancer patients. After 3 years, I managed to pick up MRSA which caused me to lose my job.
fondreflections
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I wouldn't recommend it! I was a Certified Medical Assistant and worked with cancer patients. After 3 years, I managed to pick up MRSA which caused me to lose my job.
I would be cautious about the type of bacteria you could be giving to patients who are immuno compromised.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
I would be cautious about the type of bacteria you could be giving to patients who are immuno compromised.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
I would be cautious about the type of bacteria you could be giving to patients who are immuno compromised.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
I would be cautious about the type of bacteria you could be giving to patients who are immuno compromised.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
I would be cautious about the type of bacteria you could be giving to patients who are immuno compromised.
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<br />as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
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<br />obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
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<br />i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
<br />
<br />as others said, you could also get some nasty bugs as well while working in the hospital.
<br />
<br />obviously you'd never be permitted to work with other CF patients.
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<br />i myself did pharma sales for 4 years in a primary care & specialty office setting (not hospital setting). it went well but i didn't have direct patient interaction - just interaction with docs, nurses, and billing.
There are lots of things you could do that wouldn't involve the type of patient contact and brutal hours that go a long with an MD, nursing, etc.
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
There are lots of things you could do that wouldn't involve the type of patient contact and brutal hours that go a long with an MD, nursing, etc.
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
There are lots of things you could do that wouldn't involve the type of patient contact and brutal hours that go a long with an MD, nursing, etc.
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
There are lots of things you could do that wouldn't involve the type of patient contact and brutal hours that go a long with an MD, nursing, etc.
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
Chris
28 m w/cf
There are lots of things you could do that wouldn't involve the type of patient contact and brutal hours that go a long with an MD, nursing, etc.
<br />
<br />You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
<br />
<br />1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
<br />
<br />2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
<br />
<br />3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
<br />
<br />4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
<br />
<br />Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
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<br />Chris
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<br />28 m w/cf
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<br />You're 17, so as you look toward college, etc, doing your undergrad in Biology, or similar field would set you up well for some of my suggestions below. However, many other undergrad majors would be fine too.
<br />
<br />1) My first recommendations would be epidemiology (study of disease) and/or public health. Both have lots of amazing applications, and could be of interest to you.
<br />
<br />2) As was mentioned, a PhD in biology, chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, etc. would open up doors to a career in medical research. There are several people with CF who have done this, some of whom work on CF related research. Very cool.
<br />
<br />3) If you really wanted to work with patients, you could look into psychology (not psychiatry) - psychiatrists hold a medical degree, psychologists hold a PhD. Obviously, mental health is a very different field.
<br />
<br />4) You could also be a pharmacist... although this might be approaching a line of too much patient contact, but there are options for career paths of pharmacists, some more clinical than others.
<br />
<br />Obviously, all of these involve a lot of academic work, but if you are motivated to do it, and are good at time management and taking care of yourself, I would encourage you to consider it. I think there is a big difference between rigorous coursework, which is doable, and the demands of a medical residency and the risks you would be exposed to as a result.
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<br />Chris
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<br />28 m w/cf
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I did work as a nursing assistant in my early twenties and then went on to nursing. Mind you, this was all before my dx at 33 though. I worked on Oncology/med surg initially, then pediatrics and finally ICU. Looking back, I know that working in those high risk areas did not help my health, I was sick often despite being very careful. I loved my job immensely, there wasn't a day that went by that I did not want to work and be with my patients. If I knew that CF was an issue, I probably would have chosen a different field in nursing, perhaps research to help lessen my exposures to nasty bugs. I was going on for my BSN with intention to go for my masters to either teach or become a NP before I had to stop five years ago due to declining health.
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I did work as a nursing assistant in my early twenties and then went on to nursing. Mind you, this was all before my dx at 33 though. I worked on Oncology/med surg initially, then pediatrics and finally ICU. Looking back, I know that working in those high risk areas did not help my health, I was sick often despite being very careful. I loved my job immensely, there wasn't a day that went by that I did not want to work and be with my patients. If I knew that CF was an issue, I probably would have chosen a different field in nursing, perhaps research to help lessen my exposures to nasty bugs. I was going on for my BSN with intention to go for my masters to either teach or become a NP before I had to stop five years ago due to declining health.
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I did work as a nursing assistant in my early twenties and then went on to nursing. Mind you, this was all before my dx at 33 though. I worked on Oncology/med surg initially, then pediatrics and finally ICU. Looking back, I know that working in those high risk areas did not help my health, I was sick often despite being very careful. I loved my job immensely, there wasn't a day that went by that I did not want to work and be with my patients. If I knew that CF was an issue, I probably would have chosen a different field in nursing, perhaps research to help lessen my exposures to nasty bugs. I was going on for my BSN with intention to go for my masters to either teach or become a NP before I had to stop five years ago due to declining health.
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I did work as a nursing assistant in my early twenties and then went on to nursing. Mind you, this was all before my dx at 33 though. I worked on Oncology/med surg initially, then pediatrics and finally ICU. Looking back, I know that working in those high risk areas did not help my health, I was sick often despite being very careful. I loved my job immensely, there wasn't a day that went by that I did not want to work and be with my patients. If I knew that CF was an issue, I probably would have chosen a different field in nursing, perhaps research to help lessen my exposures to nasty bugs. I was going on for my BSN with intention to go for my masters to either teach or become a NP before I had to stop five years ago due to declining health.
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I did work as a nursing assistant in my early twenties and then went on to nursing. Mind you, this was all before my dx at 33 though. I worked on Oncology/med surg initially, then pediatrics and finally ICU. Looking back, I know that working in those high risk areas did not help my health, I was sick often despite being very careful. I loved my job immensely, there wasn't a day that went by that I did not want to work and be with my patients. If I knew that CF was an issue, I probably would have chosen a different field in nursing, perhaps research to help lessen my exposures to nasty bugs. I was going on for my BSN with intention to go for my masters to either teach or become a NP before I had to stop five years ago due to declining health.
<br />The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />The health field is huge, there are so many avenues you can chose if you decide to follow this path. Good luck! Hugs, Jenn <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">