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What Industry Am I Interested In?

Sunday, October 25, 2009 19:26 | Deleted user

Chapter/Level III. What Industry am I interested in?

You must have long-range goals to keep from being frustrated by short-term failures.  Charles Nobel.

Subject: Statistics regarding positions available in the Health Care Industry.

I started my research by going to Yahoo.Hotjobs to discover on that site alone there is a listing of 31,514 available jobs in the Healthcare industry. It covers the entire US and a variety of positions, such as Medical Assistants, Release of Information Specialists, Data Entry Clerks, Front Desk Business Associates, Sterile Processing Techs, Medical receptionists, Dental Hygienists, RN, LPN, CMA, Medical Front Desk/Scheduling and on and on.

My next task was to determine information regarding Nursing Shortages.

American Association of Colleges of Nursing fact sheet information as follows.

In the July/August 2009 “Health Affairs” Dr. Peter Buerhaus and coauthors found that despite the current easing of the nursing shortage due to the recession, the U.S. nursing shortage is projected to grow to 260.000 registered nurses by 2025 A shortage of this magnitude would be twice as large as any nursing shortage experienced in this country since the mid-1960’s.

On July 2, 2009 the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the healthcare sector of the economy is continuing to grow, despite significant job losses in nearly all major industries. Hospitals, long-term care facilities and other ambulatory care setting added 21.000 new jobs in June 2009, a month when 467,000 jobs were eliminated across the country. In September of 2009 the BLS confirmed that 544,000 jobs have been added to the healthcare sector since the recession began. The fact sheet of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing is 5 pages long in small print. Much more information than I can give on this blog. If interested, please do some research.

My opinion is look at the healthcare industry. It is never to late to learn a new profession and this is one profession that will only accelerate in its needs as the baby boomers come to the age of needing healthcare.

Today, I looked at the jobs available in the newspaper.. Something I found interesting was an advertisement for Medical Career Training. “Train to become a Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant. Other training offered consisted of Pharmacy Technician, Dental assistant and Respiratory Therapy. Does that give you a clue of the incredible needs in the healthcare industry?

Being an animal lover for as long as I can remember, my next thought about an industry would definitely be to look into the industry of Veterinary care.

Giving care to others is apparently who I am and I would encourage others to look in the mirror and determine what you can do to always serve others.

I consider Chapter/Level III completed, unless I hear otherwise from someone that thinks I haven’t elaborated enough on this subject of “What Industry Am I Interested In?

My parting comment is.

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and I could say, “I used everything that you gave me”.

Erma Bombeck.

Comments

  • Sunday, October 25, 2009 18:09 | Albert LaJeunesse
    Carol,

    I can't agree with you more. You hit the nail on the head. The health care industry has taken a hard hit along with the financial crisis but I feel as you do that the health care industry to include veterinarians is a great way to go.

    This article has given me and interest in understanding more. The American people that can't afford health care insurance are the ones that suffer from the long waits in the ER's and Urgent Care clinics. There are so many jobs as you stated that need to be filled and there are lots of people out there that need jobs. Making a change in life is never easy but we must look at it as a life decision that truly helps the many.

    Serving the American people is a very rewarding experience as all us Veterans know and it's one that I will always hold close to me. I can only encourage those that are wanting to continue to make a difference to look at the Health Care industry.

    r/s
    Albert LaJeunesse
    GySgt, USMC, Retired
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    • Sunday, October 25, 2009 19:09 | Deleted user
      Hey Gunny, do you remember that while I was stationed here at Camp Pendleton that my beloved patients nick named me Gunny. An honor of the greatest of honors. For a Marine to honor me with that title is about as good as it gets.
      I am honored that you have posted a comment. I'm trying to set an example and be a resource for other new learners. As you well know, Al is my hero and I believe in his efforts to educate our Veterans. I will do all I can to help him in his efforts.
      Hey! Marine, I've missed you. My email address is porkypoodle@sbcglogal.net . My college of Nursing honored me last year for my volunteer work. I was so humbled during the process, I was a basket case with non stop tears. But when they called me to the stage, I couldn't let a large audience see a sniveling Navel Officer get up on stage to accept my award. So I stood tall, as my Marines would expect from me.
      All in all I guess I am Marine trained. In my mind, that is a good thing.
      Thank you for your comment. As always, Marines are my hero's
      Hugs and Love,
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  • Monday, October 26, 2009 03:35 | Deleted user
    Both my mother's sister and mother were in the medical profession as "PNs", practical nurse, if I have that correct. They dedicated their entire lives to the excellent care of their patients. Both were nurses all their lives for which they,like so many others, deserve our utmost gratitude. Hats off to your, Carol Grice!!!!!
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    • Monday, October 26, 2009 07:26 | Deleted user
      Vicki, I know you admire them as you often speak about them. The correct abbreviation is LPN (License Practical Nurse)or LVN (License Vocational Nurse)
      Thank you so much for posting a comment.
      Hugs and Love my dear friend.
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  • Monday, October 26, 2009 07:16 | Deleted user
    Hi Carol, this truly indeed a remarkable depiction of your chronological array of events. Your dedication and can-do spirit is an inspiration to all. My Kudos to your professionalism....
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    • Monday, October 26, 2009 07:43 | Deleted user
      Emil, There you are shipmate. I was beginning to think I need to contact the Coast Guard to do a rescue at sea. I actually watched that on TV last night. I must say those people deserve a ton of credit for what they do. We are so busy talking about the other services it seems we often forget our sister service and the incredible rescues they manage to accomplish at sea. My hat goes off to them.
      Thank you for posting a comment. Have missed hearing from you.
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  • Monday, October 26, 2009 17:09 | Deleted user
    Carol you have alsways been ahead of your time and very dedicated in every task that you perform. You took your nurses training seriously and in your long term goals was toimprove your skills and not to be complacent. We are all very proud of you.
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    • Monday, October 26, 2009 17:21 | Deleted user
      Richard, Thank you so much. As we have had many conversations you are well aware that my thoughts in everything I do, is to do it right the first time, so you don't have to do it over. It is easier to do it right than explain to someone why you didn't do it right.
      Thank you for posting a comment. My goal is to set an example and hopefully be a resource person to those that might be struggling with how to accomplish the task. As always, your are an inspiration and a value our friendship.
      Carol
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  • Tuesday, October 27, 2009 07:17 | Laurel Ho
    Hi Carol,
    This was a very informative piece and right on the money.Easy to read and factual. There are many skills that people have that they could move right over to the Medical Field. The icing on the cake would be that they would be helping other Americans. In addition, they might just get that Health Care Plan that they need. I think you have covered all the bases here once again my friend. I love your parting comment, Erma had some good ones!
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    • Tuesday, October 27, 2009 07:35 | Deleted user
      Thank you Laurel, There is such a shortage in the healthcare industry that it is at crisis level. Most think of the healthcare field in terms of nursing or physicians only, so I thought it important to point out all the other areas in the industry that can be filled without a Nursing degree or an MD education. With so many out of work it was my wish that they consider all other aspects other than what they use to do.
      My parting comment was one I stumbled on and I thought it was perfect for my blogging. As you know I wish to use up all my talents when the end comes.
      Thank you for posting a comment.
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  • Friday, October 30, 2009 04:24 | Frances Lowe
    Carol,
    I have always been extremely interested in the Health Care Industry and have tried to gain work in the front office of a health care provider many times and for one reason or another it has not worked out to my advantage but I will certainly look at it again. Your research is impressive and interesting to say the least. It has always amaised me how you are able to bring just the right information to us in your blog. I know that you are absolutly right about where this industry is headed in the future and quickly. Thanks for the kick in the _____. Till next time.
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    • Friday, October 30, 2009 15:07 | Deleted user
      Frances, Great attitude. As the saying goes, if first you don't succeed, try, try again. I have heard that currently one must send their resume by email. I guess I'm old fashion and I think I would challenge it. Not sure how, but I'd figure out something. I don't sit by quietly and follow rules if I don't like the rule. There is always more than one way to skin a cat, as the saying goes. So keep trying.
      Thank you for posting a comment.
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  • Thursday, November 12, 2009 01:38 | Jacki Andersen
    Carol
    The small amount of time I have been around hospitals, nursing homes, etc., I have noticed it takes a very special human being to care for these patients! Obviously, you are one of those 'very special nurses' that can handle the difficult situations! Bless you for all you have done and what you are still doing for the veterans!
    Love you
    Jacki
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    • Thursday, November 12, 2009 03:15 | Deleted user
      Thank you Jacki, I very much remember as a child my grandmother use to frequently make the remark that some day Carol would be a nurse. I have often wondered how she knew. Perhaps it made more of a deep seated impression than I realized. As a kid I was terrified of needles, but once the idea of becoming a nurse got into my head I knew I had to conquer that fear. It seems as I look back "refuse to fail" has been a part of my life forever.
      Love. Aunt Carol
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  • Monday, November 23, 2009 04:53 | Chip Dykes
    Carol,

    Once again you are leading from the front. This is some quality research and shows your dedication to the program. I hope when I grow up I can be like you and be as dedicated to helping our Veterans! Keep charging ahead we need you!!
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    • Monday, November 23, 2009 08:13 | Deleted user
      Chip,
      Thank you for posting a comment. When I embarked on my career in the Navy, one of my instructors was a Marine DI. In my thoughts it doesn’t get any better than that to instill pride, dedication and follow through with a commitment I’ve made. I consider all Veterans my soul mates and will keep charging ahead as long as possible. Currently I’m planning on following my Grandmothers steps. She passed away at age 92 and was still bright as she could be until the last 3 days. That said, it means everyone has about 15 more years to put up with a Marine trained Navy Nurse. Occasionally I add a little stimulation to the picture such as taking the time last night to watch the movie “The Halls of Montezuma”. I also light My Warrior Candle, each night when I eat my dinner to say a prayer for our troops and help me remember all that are and have been so dedicated to this great nation. I hope many others follow this example and order their candles at www.MyWarriorCandle.org
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      • Tuesday, November 24, 2009 04:55 | Chip Dykes
        Thanks Carol. I got MyWarriorCandle last week and love it! I hope to make the right contacts to get that candle sold all over the world in order to help our brothers and sisters. Happy Thanksgiving!
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        • Wednesday, November 25, 2009 13:38 | Deleted user
          Chip, I also hope you can make the right contacts to get people interested in this great candle. We all need to work on it. I have posted information about it in the shop where I get my hair done. She said that many have written down the web site to order it. Trying to come up with other ideas to make people aware of this great program. Thanks for your dedication and may you also have a very Happy Thanksgiving.
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      • Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:46 | Laurel Ho
        Hi Carol, I got my candle as well and I am keeping track of the time lit, the candle, not me :). I did get the Navy one so along with our fighting men I also say a prayer for you.
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        • Wednesday, November 25, 2009 13:42 | Deleted user
          Dear Laurel,
          You are a special lady. Always hanging in there and making sure positive things come out of every situation.
          Thank you for your prayers. This year will be special for me, as last year I was flat on my back in the hospital during the holidays. Not interested in repeating that any time soon.
          Enjoy and have a Happy Thanksgiving.
          Hugs and Love. Carol
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          • Thursday, November 26, 2009 04:48 | Deleted user
            Hi Carol, it's me, just cruising along in your blog - wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for your wonderful and inspiring words. Take care!
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            • Saturday, November 28, 2009 12:28 | Deleted user
              Hi there Shipmate. Had hoped you would be at the 1 year anniversary so I could meet you.
              My family are all back in Nebraska, so I spent a quiet day with my poodles and tested my skills by creating a Thanksgiving dinner just for myself, with the thought in mind that I could make all kinds of home made TV dinners. It was fun but I wouldn't do it again. It was also exhausting.
              So nice and special for you to wish me a Happy Thanksgiving. I love little gifts from special people, so keep in touch. Carol
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      • Tuesday, December 22, 2009 14:51 | Jeffrey Backus
        Ms Grice, I also have a Warrior Candle that the MRS occasionally lights.
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        • Wednesday, December 23, 2009 13:30 | Deleted user
          I think the Warrior Candles are very special. I gave one to the lady that cleans my house. Her daughter recently joined the Marine Corps. Delia was thrilled. To quote her she said I just love this candle and will make an effort to let others know about this special candle.
          I now think I have finally caught up with all the comments you have posted. I thank you deeply for your diligence. I can't move on to the next level until I get several comments. So guess I'm on hold until someone or many post additional comments in this section of What industry am I interested in.
          Aloha!
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  • Tuesday, December 01, 2009 14:12 | Trelane Mc Kinney
    Wow, That information and your parting comment left me speechless. Here in Alaska we haven't really been hit with the recession like you guys in the lower 48, but health care is a big issue. Having the opportunity in serving my country there should be a better way!!
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    • Wednesday, December 02, 2009 08:15 | Deleted user
      Trelane, Thank you for posting a comment. You are a brave soul to live in Alaska. For me if the temperature drops below 70 degrees I think it's too cold.
      I keep wondering just what will happen with our healthcare and wonder if anyone has an answer. I met a tour guide in South America who had been a physician and left the profession because as he said, he was taking money from his own pocket to purchase medications for his patients because the Socialized medicine program often denied the prescribed medications. We will just have to hope for the best.
      Stay warm. Carol
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  • Sunday, January 10, 2010 06:47 | Deleted user
    I loved reading your entire blog, and I love even more that you have brought me into this organization. Thank you, But I am a little confused? I know you are interested in health care industry, that you already know it better than most wouldn't surprise me, but what part of the industry interests you most now? You are retired and enjoying the part about not having to go to work everyday, right?

    Cuz I'm thinking that would be exciting and most interesting, if you researched the publishing industry or something like epublishing, and put your knowledge down in a way that benefits others who work in the health care or military health care environment, and would certainly appreciate being able to learn from someone as wise as yourself.
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    • Sunday, January 10, 2010 09:03 | Deleted user
      Hum! A difficult question for me to answer as every part of my career was terrific, but it took time and effort to go to the next step. At this point and time in my life if I was compelled to return to work I might very well march on to something new and different in the health care industry, such as becoming the assistant in a Veterinary office. That choice could be because it would be a job that I might very well be able to take my 4 legged friends to work with me. It is difficult to consider options due to my current physical limitations. Another option I would consider is a job in a Wound Care Clinic, focused on teaching others how to properly access wounds and make a determination as to what criteria should be used to have the most positive outcome. Many in the health care industry are short on information in this area.
      Thank you for your kind comments.
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  • Saturday, January 29, 2011 05:57 | Jeffrey Backus
    Happy New Year, I hope that you will post a new chapter soon!! (and motivate me to type a few pages too!)
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    • Wednesday, February 09, 2011 11:17 | Deleted user
      Jeff, What a pleasant surprise to see a comment posted after several dry months. As you know, one of my reasons for becoming a learner was to set an example. I fear however my efforts have been a total failure in regards to motivating anyone other than a few such as youself. Not difficult to motivate someone who already has the ability to be a self starter. One individual actually made the comment to me they didn't wish to post any more blogs because they don't write as well as I do. I shook my head and stated that was a sorry excuse for failure to follow through with a commitment.
      I would however like to see some additional blogs on your site as to how things are going for you.
      Semper Fi
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      • Saturday, April 16, 2011 15:44 | Deleted user
        Carol, how have you been? Don't ever feel your efforts failed, oh my...not true. I hope all is well with you and you are doing well! I'm dealing with health issues again and may have surgery in a few months. All is well though, I have hope and my strong faith...smile! Keep on posting my friend!
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        • Sunday, April 17, 2011 09:32 | Deleted user
          Terri, What a great surprise to find a message from you. I'm doing super. My poodles keep me on my toes. I have a new little white one that is totally co-dependent. She never leaves my side and insists on being on my lap while I'm at the computer. Sometimes she helps by accidently putting her nose on the delete button and wipes out a full day of emails in a flash. So to the delete file to read them.
          Considering your medical history I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please promise me you will let me know if there is anything I can do for you or any questions I can answer so you can understand the answer. Too often medical people get to technical for the patient to grasp a full understanding. I changed my email a few months ago. porkypoodle1@cox.net
          Keep me posted. A big hug and thanks for thinking about me.
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      • Wednesday, May 25, 2011 11:29 | Jeffrey Backus
        Carol, I guess I'll have to fall back on the lame excuse that "I don't have enough time" to do everything that I need to do.
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        • Friday, June 24, 2011 19:02 | Deleted user
          Excuse me. I thought it was the really busy person that accomplished the most.
          I've been doing lots of thinking regarding this blogging situation that seems to have (as a Navy pilot would say) crashed and burned. So my thoughts have been can I do anything to stimulate interest. Perhaps I won't be successful, but the other day I happened to run across some notes I took when I spent 3 weeks in Russia. This was directly after Russia was open to accept tourists on their soil. I had once started to write the information but when I had a computer crash everything was lost. As I have it in long hand(I keep a log when I travel) I thought well perhaps if I write my story of "The Many Faces of Russia" maybe I can stimulate some interest. Seems I've tried everything else and it has pretty much been a total failure so guess nothing ventured, nothing can happen.
          I just started typing it today on Word and it will take me several days to give the story of a 3 week experience in Russia. What say you. Do you think anyone would be interested?
          Hope all is well with you.
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          • Tuesday, November 15, 2011 21:19 | Jeffrey Backus
            Carol, I hope you don't get upset with me. I posted the link to your blog on my Facebook. I'll take it down if you don't want it there.

            I will try and read your "The Many Faces of Russia" chapters now that I've seen that they are posted!
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