From the article: Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving Ahead with Your Health Career
Since the medical field is recession-resistant and offers competitive pay, many people get into the industry for all the wrong reasons. Do you know someone who just isn't "cut out" for a healthcare career? Or did you have an "aha" moment yourself about a current or former medical career? How do you know if medicine IS or is NOT for you? Feel free to share your thoughts here, serious or less-than-serious. Complete this statement: "You know you should NOT work in the medical field if..." Fill in the blank
If...
- You struggle with math and science or simply don't like these subjects, since you will be taking courses in these areas...
- —Guest Sam
If you don't like needles...
- If you can't stand to see a needle pierce skin, then this is not the field for you...
- —Guest Futr.Frnsc.Scntst
You Gotta Like People
- If you don't like dealing with people a health care career isn't for you. That may sound pretty obvious, but I've seen health care workers who always seem annoyed with their patients.
- —Guest CarenR
If you don't like to take tests...
- You may not want to work in a medical field if you don't want to take a lot of tests! Tests for grad school, tests to pass your classes, tests for certifications, licensure, etc... Be ready!
- —NYCPA23
Fainters Need Not Apply!
- ...If you pass out at the first sight of blood, you may not be cut out for medicine...
- —BethRN1968
