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HELP IM LOST WHAT TO DO WITH MY LIFE
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I looked into the respiratory therapy thing, but the pay wasn't very good, at least not what I would hope to make after having to go to college to do it. You can't do it online because of the clinicals you have to do. It takes about 3 years in all unless you have some credits allready. I would think that it would expose you to some nasty bugs also. I decided to go into sonography, cardiac specifically. If you are looking for something you can do online just start surfing the net for online training courses and you will be bombarded with a ton of stuff to choose from. Have fun deciding what you want to be when you grow up!!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I looked into the respiratory therapy thing, but the pay wasn't very good, at least not what I would hope to make after having to go to college to do it. You can't do it online because of the clinicals you have to do. It takes about 3 years in all unless you have some credits allready. I would think that it would expose you to some nasty bugs also. I decided to go into sonography, cardiac specifically. If you are looking for something you can do online just start surfing the net for online training courses and you will be bombarded with a ton of stuff to choose from. Have fun deciding what you want to be when you grow up!!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
I looked into the respiratory therapy thing, but the pay wasn't very good, at least not what I would hope to make after having to go to college to do it. You can't do it online because of the clinicals you have to do. It takes about 3 years in all unless you have some credits allready. I would think that it would expose you to some nasty bugs also. I decided to go into sonography, cardiac specifically. If you are looking for something you can do online just start surfing the net for online training courses and you will be bombarded with a ton of stuff to choose from. Have fun deciding what you want to be when you grow up!!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
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luke
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Mary,
As previously mentioned, I am a RT and practiced in the hospital for 8 years. I loved it but it probably wasn't the best place for me to work as far as exposure goes. Being a hospital RT involves a lot of walking and I always felt that it really helped me in maintaining my good exercise tolerance. Of course RT's can work in several places where exposure isn't such a big risk. Currently I work in homecare(even though I don't do RT stuff much anymore) which is a relatively safe place to work. The risk of exposure for a homecare RT is low and is not very physcially demanding. As for schooling, there are many types of programs. There used to be internet courses for on the job trainees through a place called California College but other than that I don't know of any other internet schools for RT. With that being said you don't have to go through a 2 or 4 year college program either. Some technical schools offer training in respiratory therapy ranging in duration from 12-18 months, not to mention it is normally much cheaper than "colleges". Actually, when I went to college Voc. Rehab even paid for part of my schooling since my disease prevented me from holding many labor positions(like a coal miner). Your wage depends on the training and certification you obtain (example, A RRT makes about $5000/yr more than a CRTT starting out). With regards to your insurance question, hospital insurances typically suck as they try to self insure and are trying to make as much money off thier employees aso they can to cover their expenses.
Hope this helps,
luke
As previously mentioned, I am a RT and practiced in the hospital for 8 years. I loved it but it probably wasn't the best place for me to work as far as exposure goes. Being a hospital RT involves a lot of walking and I always felt that it really helped me in maintaining my good exercise tolerance. Of course RT's can work in several places where exposure isn't such a big risk. Currently I work in homecare(even though I don't do RT stuff much anymore) which is a relatively safe place to work. The risk of exposure for a homecare RT is low and is not very physcially demanding. As for schooling, there are many types of programs. There used to be internet courses for on the job trainees through a place called California College but other than that I don't know of any other internet schools for RT. With that being said you don't have to go through a 2 or 4 year college program either. Some technical schools offer training in respiratory therapy ranging in duration from 12-18 months, not to mention it is normally much cheaper than "colleges". Actually, when I went to college Voc. Rehab even paid for part of my schooling since my disease prevented me from holding many labor positions(like a coal miner). Your wage depends on the training and certification you obtain (example, A RRT makes about $5000/yr more than a CRTT starting out). With regards to your insurance question, hospital insurances typically suck as they try to self insure and are trying to make as much money off thier employees aso they can to cover their expenses.
Hope this helps,
luke
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luke
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Mary,
As previously mentioned, I am a RT and practiced in the hospital for 8 years. I loved it but it probably wasn't the best place for me to work as far as exposure goes. Being a hospital RT involves a lot of walking and I always felt that it really helped me in maintaining my good exercise tolerance. Of course RT's can work in several places where exposure isn't such a big risk. Currently I work in homecare(even though I don't do RT stuff much anymore) which is a relatively safe place to work. The risk of exposure for a homecare RT is low and is not very physcially demanding. As for schooling, there are many types of programs. There used to be internet courses for on the job trainees through a place called California College but other than that I don't know of any other internet schools for RT. With that being said you don't have to go through a 2 or 4 year college program either. Some technical schools offer training in respiratory therapy ranging in duration from 12-18 months, not to mention it is normally much cheaper than "colleges". Actually, when I went to college Voc. Rehab even paid for part of my schooling since my disease prevented me from holding many labor positions(like a coal miner). Your wage depends on the training and certification you obtain (example, A RRT makes about $5000/yr more than a CRTT starting out). With regards to your insurance question, hospital insurances typically suck as they try to self insure and are trying to make as much money off thier employees aso they can to cover their expenses.
Hope this helps,
luke
As previously mentioned, I am a RT and practiced in the hospital for 8 years. I loved it but it probably wasn't the best place for me to work as far as exposure goes. Being a hospital RT involves a lot of walking and I always felt that it really helped me in maintaining my good exercise tolerance. Of course RT's can work in several places where exposure isn't such a big risk. Currently I work in homecare(even though I don't do RT stuff much anymore) which is a relatively safe place to work. The risk of exposure for a homecare RT is low and is not very physcially demanding. As for schooling, there are many types of programs. There used to be internet courses for on the job trainees through a place called California College but other than that I don't know of any other internet schools for RT. With that being said you don't have to go through a 2 or 4 year college program either. Some technical schools offer training in respiratory therapy ranging in duration from 12-18 months, not to mention it is normally much cheaper than "colleges". Actually, when I went to college Voc. Rehab even paid for part of my schooling since my disease prevented me from holding many labor positions(like a coal miner). Your wage depends on the training and certification you obtain (example, A RRT makes about $5000/yr more than a CRTT starting out). With regards to your insurance question, hospital insurances typically suck as they try to self insure and are trying to make as much money off thier employees aso they can to cover their expenses.
Hope this helps,
luke
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luke
Guest
Mary,
As previously mentioned, I am a RT and practiced in the hospital for 8 years. I loved it but it probably wasn't the best place for me to work as far as exposure goes. Being a hospital RT involves a lot of walking and I always felt that it really helped me in maintaining my good exercise tolerance. Of course RT's can work in several places where exposure isn't such a big risk. Currently I work in homecare(even though I don't do RT stuff much anymore) which is a relatively safe place to work. The risk of exposure for a homecare RT is low and is not very physcially demanding. As for schooling, there are many types of programs. There used to be internet courses for on the job trainees through a place called California College but other than that I don't know of any other internet schools for RT. With that being said you don't have to go through a 2 or 4 year college program either. Some technical schools offer training in respiratory therapy ranging in duration from 12-18 months, not to mention it is normally much cheaper than "colleges". Actually, when I went to college Voc. Rehab even paid for part of my schooling since my disease prevented me from holding many labor positions(like a coal miner). Your wage depends on the training and certification you obtain (example, A RRT makes about $5000/yr more than a CRTT starting out). With regards to your insurance question, hospital insurances typically suck as they try to self insure and are trying to make as much money off thier employees aso they can to cover their expenses.
Hope this helps,
luke
As previously mentioned, I am a RT and practiced in the hospital for 8 years. I loved it but it probably wasn't the best place for me to work as far as exposure goes. Being a hospital RT involves a lot of walking and I always felt that it really helped me in maintaining my good exercise tolerance. Of course RT's can work in several places where exposure isn't such a big risk. Currently I work in homecare(even though I don't do RT stuff much anymore) which is a relatively safe place to work. The risk of exposure for a homecare RT is low and is not very physcially demanding. As for schooling, there are many types of programs. There used to be internet courses for on the job trainees through a place called California College but other than that I don't know of any other internet schools for RT. With that being said you don't have to go through a 2 or 4 year college program either. Some technical schools offer training in respiratory therapy ranging in duration from 12-18 months, not to mention it is normally much cheaper than "colleges". Actually, when I went to college Voc. Rehab even paid for part of my schooling since my disease prevented me from holding many labor positions(like a coal miner). Your wage depends on the training and certification you obtain (example, A RRT makes about $5000/yr more than a CRTT starting out). With regards to your insurance question, hospital insurances typically suck as they try to self insure and are trying to make as much money off thier employees aso they can to cover their expenses.
Hope this helps,
luke
mom2lillian
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I think medical transcriptionists can study online (the programs at schools around here are about 18mo) and many jobes allow you to work from home part or all the time. I think the pay can vary greatly but it seems that those I know had pretty flexible schedules as long as their work was getting done it didnt really matter much. I dont know about benefits.
mom2lillian
New member
I think medical transcriptionists can study online (the programs at schools around here are about 18mo) and many jobes allow you to work from home part or all the time. I think the pay can vary greatly but it seems that those I know had pretty flexible schedules as long as their work was getting done it didnt really matter much. I dont know about benefits.
mom2lillian
New member
I think medical transcriptionists can study online (the programs at schools around here are about 18mo) and many jobes allow you to work from home part or all the time. I think the pay can vary greatly but it seems that those I know had pretty flexible schedules as long as their work was getting done it didnt really matter much. I dont know about benefits.
Hi there I was recently thinking about changing jobs. I looked into a job as a medical transcripitionist. You can take classes on line and get your degree. The job is in demand. It pays pretty good and best of all you have option of working at home or in a doctors office. With kids at home is always good.
Hi there I was recently thinking about changing jobs. I looked into a job as a medical transcripitionist. You can take classes on line and get your degree. The job is in demand. It pays pretty good and best of all you have option of working at home or in a doctors office. With kids at home is always good.
Hi there I was recently thinking about changing jobs. I looked into a job as a medical transcripitionist. You can take classes on line and get your degree. The job is in demand. It pays pretty good and best of all you have option of working at home or in a doctors office. With kids at home is always good.
Have you ever tried seeing a college admissions counselor? There are tests you can take online that will give you an idea at what you would enjoy and be good at. These counselors can also give you advice on how to get into that right career.
When I was in my early 20's I used to work at a restaurant as a hostess. I had to find another job because there was smoking there and it wasn't good for my cf. The Rehabilitation Services Commission was able to help me get training for another job that would be more conducive for my situation. They did testing and as a result paid for me to take classes. I know that this is still something you are trying to figure out, having a young child. But if you are working in a situation that isn't well on your health or you are not able to do everything you need to do, to keep yourself healthy, then they might be able to help you.
I think I had to fall under some government criteria, for disability. But either way, there are counselors out there that can offer some good advice. There are a lot of working moms who go to school. And some of them have CF and other issues to deal with. I ended up starting out at a branch campus that had a lot of non-traditional students. The campus was pretty well versed in how to work with me on my schooling as a result of this.
Best wishes.
When I was in my early 20's I used to work at a restaurant as a hostess. I had to find another job because there was smoking there and it wasn't good for my cf. The Rehabilitation Services Commission was able to help me get training for another job that would be more conducive for my situation. They did testing and as a result paid for me to take classes. I know that this is still something you are trying to figure out, having a young child. But if you are working in a situation that isn't well on your health or you are not able to do everything you need to do, to keep yourself healthy, then they might be able to help you.
I think I had to fall under some government criteria, for disability. But either way, there are counselors out there that can offer some good advice. There are a lot of working moms who go to school. And some of them have CF and other issues to deal with. I ended up starting out at a branch campus that had a lot of non-traditional students. The campus was pretty well versed in how to work with me on my schooling as a result of this.
Best wishes.
Have you ever tried seeing a college admissions counselor? There are tests you can take online that will give you an idea at what you would enjoy and be good at. These counselors can also give you advice on how to get into that right career.
When I was in my early 20's I used to work at a restaurant as a hostess. I had to find another job because there was smoking there and it wasn't good for my cf. The Rehabilitation Services Commission was able to help me get training for another job that would be more conducive for my situation. They did testing and as a result paid for me to take classes. I know that this is still something you are trying to figure out, having a young child. But if you are working in a situation that isn't well on your health or you are not able to do everything you need to do, to keep yourself healthy, then they might be able to help you.
I think I had to fall under some government criteria, for disability. But either way, there are counselors out there that can offer some good advice. There are a lot of working moms who go to school. And some of them have CF and other issues to deal with. I ended up starting out at a branch campus that had a lot of non-traditional students. The campus was pretty well versed in how to work with me on my schooling as a result of this.
Best wishes.
When I was in my early 20's I used to work at a restaurant as a hostess. I had to find another job because there was smoking there and it wasn't good for my cf. The Rehabilitation Services Commission was able to help me get training for another job that would be more conducive for my situation. They did testing and as a result paid for me to take classes. I know that this is still something you are trying to figure out, having a young child. But if you are working in a situation that isn't well on your health or you are not able to do everything you need to do, to keep yourself healthy, then they might be able to help you.
I think I had to fall under some government criteria, for disability. But either way, there are counselors out there that can offer some good advice. There are a lot of working moms who go to school. And some of them have CF and other issues to deal with. I ended up starting out at a branch campus that had a lot of non-traditional students. The campus was pretty well versed in how to work with me on my schooling as a result of this.
Best wishes.
Have you ever tried seeing a college admissions counselor? There are tests you can take online that will give you an idea at what you would enjoy and be good at. These counselors can also give you advice on how to get into that right career.
When I was in my early 20's I used to work at a restaurant as a hostess. I had to find another job because there was smoking there and it wasn't good for my cf. The Rehabilitation Services Commission was able to help me get training for another job that would be more conducive for my situation. They did testing and as a result paid for me to take classes. I know that this is still something you are trying to figure out, having a young child. But if you are working in a situation that isn't well on your health or you are not able to do everything you need to do, to keep yourself healthy, then they might be able to help you.
I think I had to fall under some government criteria, for disability. But either way, there are counselors out there that can offer some good advice. There are a lot of working moms who go to school. And some of them have CF and other issues to deal with. I ended up starting out at a branch campus that had a lot of non-traditional students. The campus was pretty well versed in how to work with me on my schooling as a result of this.
Best wishes.
When I was in my early 20's I used to work at a restaurant as a hostess. I had to find another job because there was smoking there and it wasn't good for my cf. The Rehabilitation Services Commission was able to help me get training for another job that would be more conducive for my situation. They did testing and as a result paid for me to take classes. I know that this is still something you are trying to figure out, having a young child. But if you are working in a situation that isn't well on your health or you are not able to do everything you need to do, to keep yourself healthy, then they might be able to help you.
I think I had to fall under some government criteria, for disability. But either way, there are counselors out there that can offer some good advice. There are a lot of working moms who go to school. And some of them have CF and other issues to deal with. I ended up starting out at a branch campus that had a lot of non-traditional students. The campus was pretty well versed in how to work with me on my schooling as a result of this.
Best wishes.
Hi,
I was just wondering what you do now? Also, if you currently have good insurance now and you are working at a company with a lot of employees, you could ask your dr. to make you "disabled" for a few months. You could enjoy the summer and think about what to do. You could look into new jobs or get some training in somthing that might interest you.
Another thought I had depends on what you do now. Most larger companys will pay for some of your schooling if they think what you are taking will benefit them. Think about getting some courses in now befor you leave, you know the ones that look like you are going for something for the company, but might help you to go somewhere else.
I would defenetly stay at work and go that route before becoming disabled. It might even take another year or two at a bad job to get you to a good one. Good luck
I was just wondering what you do now? Also, if you currently have good insurance now and you are working at a company with a lot of employees, you could ask your dr. to make you "disabled" for a few months. You could enjoy the summer and think about what to do. You could look into new jobs or get some training in somthing that might interest you.
Another thought I had depends on what you do now. Most larger companys will pay for some of your schooling if they think what you are taking will benefit them. Think about getting some courses in now befor you leave, you know the ones that look like you are going for something for the company, but might help you to go somewhere else.
I would defenetly stay at work and go that route before becoming disabled. It might even take another year or two at a bad job to get you to a good one. Good luck
Hi,
I was just wondering what you do now? Also, if you currently have good insurance now and you are working at a company with a lot of employees, you could ask your dr. to make you "disabled" for a few months. You could enjoy the summer and think about what to do. You could look into new jobs or get some training in somthing that might interest you.
Another thought I had depends on what you do now. Most larger companys will pay for some of your schooling if they think what you are taking will benefit them. Think about getting some courses in now befor you leave, you know the ones that look like you are going for something for the company, but might help you to go somewhere else.
I would defenetly stay at work and go that route before becoming disabled. It might even take another year or two at a bad job to get you to a good one. Good luck
I was just wondering what you do now? Also, if you currently have good insurance now and you are working at a company with a lot of employees, you could ask your dr. to make you "disabled" for a few months. You could enjoy the summer and think about what to do. You could look into new jobs or get some training in somthing that might interest you.
Another thought I had depends on what you do now. Most larger companys will pay for some of your schooling if they think what you are taking will benefit them. Think about getting some courses in now befor you leave, you know the ones that look like you are going for something for the company, but might help you to go somewhere else.
I would defenetly stay at work and go that route before becoming disabled. It might even take another year or two at a bad job to get you to a good one. Good luck
Hi,
I was just wondering what you do now? Also, if you currently have good insurance now and you are working at a company with a lot of employees, you could ask your dr. to make you "disabled" for a few months. You could enjoy the summer and think about what to do. You could look into new jobs or get some training in somthing that might interest you.
Another thought I had depends on what you do now. Most larger companys will pay for some of your schooling if they think what you are taking will benefit them. Think about getting some courses in now befor you leave, you know the ones that look like you are going for something for the company, but might help you to go somewhere else.
I would defenetly stay at work and go that route before becoming disabled. It might even take another year or two at a bad job to get you to a good one. Good luck
I was just wondering what you do now? Also, if you currently have good insurance now and you are working at a company with a lot of employees, you could ask your dr. to make you "disabled" for a few months. You could enjoy the summer and think about what to do. You could look into new jobs or get some training in somthing that might interest you.
Another thought I had depends on what you do now. Most larger companys will pay for some of your schooling if they think what you are taking will benefit them. Think about getting some courses in now befor you leave, you know the ones that look like you are going for something for the company, but might help you to go somewhere else.
I would defenetly stay at work and go that route before becoming disabled. It might even take another year or two at a bad job to get you to a good one. Good luck
lifehappens
New member
I was just browsing through real quick looking for answers with no luck yet, I don't stop to reply often but thought maybe I could help a little. My daughter has a very severe case of cf she is five I have devoted these past five years to learning anthing I could to help her along my way I thought that I might be a nurse so I went to college for awhile until I took another route in my life stopping to check out schooling for respitory theoripist (sorry for any spelling mistakes, I never have been a great speller) In 2002 when I was in school I know that it was going to take about four years craming 1/2 days in all wk. 2years community and 2years special, don't qoute my words but I think this i right. half of those classes would have been on line and some of them would be items I could complete at home. I really hope that everything goes well with you I hope all your dreams come true. When I relized just how sick my daughter had become I quit working 80 hrs a wk. got poor really quick after wanting everything for my children now I struggle to make ends meet. I wish that there was an easy answer. I started to stress about everything even more since I had left everything I owned with my first husband and most of everything I had since worked for, with my second husband, anything that was possibly left my last boyfriend took when he left about three months ago. I have not been able to work due to my health and have been thinking about what I could due to better our situation without school. I have been a secret nerd probably all of my life, I have toyed with many job ideas and read many things and learned some things along the way, the thing that I would like to due most of all I guess would be to help everyone find their happiness it took me 26 years to start to understand what I wanted and find out who I was. I know that money is needed to survive but does not make a person happy and the tine that we have to waste away from our children is unbarable, and that to almost every average persons life feels like a race that we are all in a struggle to win. I tried to keep this message short so I am sure what i ave wroe makes no sense but if you get anything out of this please take this: Remember life is so short it is gone in the blink of the eye take each moment as if it was th last you were given, love to the end of time, wait for the moments in time the brightest points in your life is the time in which your child smiles to you stopping the time flying past and remember these moments, above all for eternity. take care of yourself and keep your baby close to your heart always. I'll pray for you to whom ever is up there guiding us along. They say God never gives us more than we can handle I sure have doubted a lot of things along the way and made many mistakes but I keep thinking that maybe just maybe Igot a glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnle, being a woman of today in her mid twenties I think we have a lot to offer if we strive for happiness and strength. It's tough to figure out that one thing that we want to do with our lives, I think it was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. I really truely hope that you find what you are looking for and that it's an easy road for you. If you continue school good luck this country needs strong intelegent woman.