Question

For this week's discussion, one of your employees approached you about continuing her education. She has an undergraduate degree in science and mathematics. She decided to work for a few years in the health care industry before continuing her graduate education. She is interested in becoming an independent health care professional but is unsure of her direction. She has asked you for insight into this area of health care. Describe to her the many different options of pursuing a career in this category.

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In healthcare industry, there are many options which can find interesting to her liking and which she can choose from and make good future career out of it.i would advice following future careers in healthcare-

1-Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners take on many of the tasks physicians are given, such as diagnosing patients and prescribing medications. In many states, nurse practitioners are allowed to open their own medical practice without the supervision of a doctor. Nurse practitioners are required to earn a master’s degree to practice in most states, and they can choose to work in research, education, nurse leadership, or diagnostics. Some NPs are also allowed to perform minor surgeries. (BLS)

• Annual salary, hourly wage: $91,450 a year, $43.25 an hour
• Suggested education: Master of Science in Nursing
• Number of jobs in the U.S.: 105,780

2– Medical Assistant

A medical assistant is a person who completes administrative tasks in a doctor’s office or hospital. Medical assistant jobs are growing much faster than most professions in America, with an estimated increase of 31% in available jobs between 2010 and 2020. Medical assistants are able to find work with minimal training, though the highest paying jobs typically go to workers who have passed the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam and have taken classes at a medical assistant school. Learn how to become a medical assistant today.

• Annual salary, hourly wage: $30,550 a year, $14.12 an hour (BLS)
• Suggested education: Associate of Science in Medical Assisting
• Number of jobs in the U.S.: 553,140

3-Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed practical nurses are sometimes called LPNs, licensed vocational nurses, or LVNs. They provide basic nursing care in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities. LPNs are typically in charge of administering medicine, drawing blood, checking vital signs, and noting patient records for other workers. Many LPNs go back to school to become registered nurses. (BLS)

• Annual salary, hourly wage: $42,400 a year, $19.97 an hour
• Suggested education: Diploma of Nursing, Associate of Science in Nursing
• Number of jobs in the U.S.: 718,800

4-Physician

Physicians treat and diagnose patients. Many of them work in hospitals, but they may also operate their own firms. Physicians can work in many specialties, including pediatrics, family care, oncology, and intensive care. Most physicians spend 10 years or more in college before completing a residency program at a local hospital. After several additional years of training, they are able to work with patients on their own. (BLS)

• Annual salary, hourly wage: $190,060 a year, $80+ an hour
• Suggested education: Doctor of Medicine
• Number of jobs in the U.S.: 611,650

5-Therapist

Therapists and mental health counselors help patients overcome mental disorders that affect their daily lives. Some therapists choose to specialize in certain conditions, like obsessive compulsive disorder or childhood depression. With a degree in psychology, therapists are able to analyze the cause of mental instability and suggest ways for patients to get past their symptoms. Many patients use their therapists as a venue for venting about issues they could not otherwise talk about. (BLS)

• Annual salary, hourly wage: $71,760 a year, $33.66 an hour
• Suggested education: Master of Science in Psychology, Doctorate of Psychology
• Number of jobs in the U.S.: 591,350

6-Pharmacist

A pharmacist is a health care professional in charge of dispensing prescription medications to patients and medical facilities. Pharmacists must have an extensive knowledge of chemistry and anatomy/physiology to determine if prescriptions will work well for a patient’s medical conditions and pre-existing drug uses. They may work in pharmacies, drug stores, and in-hospital drug dispensaries. (BLS)

• Annual salary, hourly wage: $114,950 a year, $56.09 an hour
• Suggested education: Doctor of Pharmacy
• Number of jobs in the U.S.: 281,560

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Pediatrician

A pediatrician is a physician that specializes in children. They go through schooling to learn about illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions that are common in children and young adults. Many pediatricians operate under their own practices, but they may also work in hospitals and other health care facilities. (BLS)

• Annual salary, hourly wage: $167,640 a year, $74.35 an hour
• Suggested education: Doctor of Medicine
• Number of jobs in the U.S.: 30,560

so above are my choices which can guide her to be an independent healthcare professional .as above choices can be done independently or in a hospital.