Trauma Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Emergency nurses provide general nursing care and manage less critically ill and injured patients. They triage patients, so that those with the most urgent problems are seen first. 

Salary: 

The median annual wage for a nurse working in the hospital 
setting was $68,450

Education:

Graduate from a two- year program for an associate’s degree in nursing, a three-year program for a diploma in nursing (usually hospital-based), or a four-year college or university program leading to a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Demand for this particular career:

 Nursing employment will grow at a rate of 16 percent through 2024 

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Great career option but personally i would feel horrible if i were 
to find out someone i attended was dead. This career requires a lot 
of pressure dealing with patients in critical condition and i 
don't think i would be up for the challenge.

Sports Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Athletic trainers work with people of all ages and all skill levels, from 

young children to soldiers and professional athletes. Athletic trainers are usually one of the first healthcare providers on the scene when injuries occur on the field. 

Salary: 

The median annual wage for athletic trainers is $45,630.

Education: 

Athletic trainers need at least a bachelor's degree from an accredited 

college or university. Master's degree programs are also common, and may be preferred by some employers. Degree programs have classroom and clinical components, including science and health-related courses, such as biology, anatomy, physiology, and nutrition.

Demand for this particular career:

 Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 22 percent over the next ten years

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Reflection:Good career and i wouldn't mind studying to become a  sports doctor. Although the pay isn't the highest tis is definitely something i would take into consideration.

Speech Pathologist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

   Speech-language pathologists work with patients who have problems with speech. Their patients may be unable to speak at all or they may speak with difficulty or have rhythm and fluency problems, such as stuttering. They may work with those who are unable to understand language or with people who have voice disorders, such as inappropriate pitch or a harsh voice.

Salary: 

        The median annual wage for speech-language pathologists was $69,870 in May 2012.

Education: 

Speech-language pathologists typically need at least a master’s degree. They must be licensed in most states; requirements vary by state

Demand for this particular career: 

  Employment of speech-language pathologists is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022

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Social Worker

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Social workers help people cope with challenges in their lives. They help with a wide range of situations, such as adopting a child or being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Social workers may work with children, people with disabilities, and people with serious illnesses and addictions. Their work varies based on the type of client they are working with.

Salary: 

The median annual wage for social workers was $44,200 in May 2012.

Education: 

A bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) is the most common requirement for entry-level positions. However, some employers may hire workers who have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as psychology or sociology.

Demand for this particular career: 

Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 19 percent from 2012 to 2022

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Respiratory Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Perform diagnostic tests, such as measuring lung capacity.

Salary: 

57,790 USD

Education:

 Respiratory therapists complete either 2-year associate's degree or 4-year bachelor's degree programs.

Demand for this particular career: 

Employment of respiratory therapists is projected to grow 23 percent from 2016 to 2026

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Great career but personally i do not feel i would fit into roll of a respiratory therapist.

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Recreation Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Recreation therapists employ leisure activities to help patients

 with disabilities or illnesses. Through the use of games, sports, crafts and more, they maintain their patients' physical andemotional well-being.

Salary:

A range usually between $47,764-$59,364, however this can vary 

widely depending on a variety of factors

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Demand for this particular career:

recreational therapists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2016 to 2026

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Business Admin

Business Administrator 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

 is a wide field that incorporates many types of management positions. 

From major corporations to independent businesses, every operation needs skilled administrators in order to succeed. Motivated, organized personalities will thrive in business, where environments are often high-powered.

Salary: 

86,110 USD

Education: 

Associate's degree programs, which provide entry-level opportunity, usually take two years.

 A bachelor's degree program takes four years. Master's degree programs and MBAs

 generally require one to two years.

Demand for this particular career:

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for business administrators 

is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations. 

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X-Ray Technician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

You may use portable x-ray equipment to conduct x-rays in patients' hospital rooms. You may work in a hospitals or medical center's radiology department or work in emergency rooms.

Salary: 

$74,980 per year 

Education: 

Individuals interested in this growing field need an associate's degree in radiology as well as state licensure to gain employment. Requirements for licensure vary by state. They also can earn voluntary certification through the American Registry of Radio-logic Technologists

Demand for this particular career: 

Overall employment of radio-logic and MRI technologists is

 projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026

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This is a great career but i feel the pay is low for the amount of 
time it takes to get in to the field. The demand is 13 percent meaningthat 87% of the people who attempt to get into 
this field do not make it. 
Although this career is very fascinating  it does not interest me.

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Pulmonary Medical Physician

Duties and Responsibilities: 

A pulmonologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of 

pulmonary (lung) conditions and diseases of the chest, particularly pneumonia, 

asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.

Salary: 

$259,095

Education: 

Education and training. In the United States, pulmonologists are physicians who, after 

receiving a medical degree (MD or DO), complete residency training in internal medicine, followed by at least two additional years of subspeciality fellowship training in pulmonology.

Demand for this particular career:

 The number of jobs for physicians is expected to grow by 18 percent from 2012 to 2022

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             This is an outstanding career that pays plenty but i do not picture myself doing this for the rest of my life. Although the pay is high as well as the demand, it does not catch my 

attention.

Psychologist

Psychologist 

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Psychologists study the human mind. Their research helps us understand behavior, memory and mental health disorders. Through counseling and experimentation, psychologists work to promote safety, understanding and good mental health.

Salary:$76,040 - $93,050

Education:

In order to become a licensed clinical psychologist, you need an undergraduate degree (4 to 5 years of college) plus a doctorate in psychology (4 to 7 years of graduate school).

Demand:

Employment of clinical, counseling, and school psychologists is expected to grow 14 percent.

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  This is a great career. this is something personally I would like  doing. Although i am not heavily informed about this career it seems like a career i should definitely keep in mind. The pay is good, the demand isn't too high sadly it requires a lot of school.

Podiatrist

Podiatrist

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Podiatrists treat a variety of foot and ankle ailments, including

 calluses, ingrown toenails, heel spurs, and arch problems. They also 

treat foot and leg problems associated with diabetes and other diseases.

 Salary: 

$119,340

Education: 

Doctoral or Professional Degree

Demand for this particular career:

Employment of podiatrists is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026.

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Reflection:

Although this is a great career, the pay is amazing education is reasonable and the
 demand isn't to high or too low. I don't feel like specializing in feet would be a good idea.
I am not interested in this what so ever. Maybe as years go by i may take it into consideration
but for now i am not interested.

Plastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities: 

A plastic surgeon operates on a patient's face or body in order to repair or reconstruct the

 area. As a plastic surgeon, you may perform two types of surgery: cosmetic surgery 

to improve appearance and reconstructive surgery to correct appearance after an

 injury or to improve bodily function

Salary:

the firm found a median salary of $273,000 per year for first-year plastic surgeons. 

The survey switches from median to average incomes for surgeons at the six-year mark

Education:

After completing a bachelor's degree program, future plastic surgeons must earn a Doctor of Medicine  or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from an accredited medical school. A doctor 

of medicine program includes four years of education and training.

Demand for this particular career: 

 employment opportunities for surgeons and other 

physicians were expected to grow by 14% over the 2014-2024 decade 

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Reflection:

This is a great career choice. Pays well, not too much school, and the demand is good. Unfortunately i am not interested in this career but it is definitely a career to take into consideration.

Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, they give therapy through 

exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and therapeutic modalities, such as 

electrical stimulation and ultrasound.

Salary: 42,980$

Education: 

Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program

Demand for this particular career: 

Employment of physical therapists is expected to grow by 40 percent from 2014 to 2024

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Reflection: This is a great career but is not for me. Although this career pays decent, the demand is high and it doesn't catch my attention.

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Duties and Responsibilities:  

Physical therapists are key to recovery for some patients who are recuperating

 from injuries, illnesses, and surgery.

Salary:$84,020

Education:  
Physical therapists must have earned a graduate degree from accredited
 academic program in physical therapy

Demand for this particular career:  

Employment of physical therapists is predicted to grow 34% between 2014 and 2024

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Reflection: 

This is an outstanding career option. Although the pay is good and this 

career will grow faster then most career occupations but it doesn't catch my attention. 

i feel that my career option should be something i want to do for the rest of my life and this doesn't seem to be it.