What is it like to work in the medical field?

I am interested in becoming a nurse and a child life speacilist, and I was wondering what it is like to have a career in the medical field. I really enjoy helping people

i'm a nursing student. and well i absouletly love every aspect of it. you have to realize nursing is not just taking vital signs and assisting a doctor. you are a patient advocate, teacher encourager, supporter. And the list goes on and on. you treat more than physical pain. emotional pain also. health care is more than money and more than just "helping people". you can possible change lives every day and you are constantly learning and what you learn effects your life outside the hosp. you have to go in w/ an open mind and willingness to learn and except all types of people. you have to lose all judgemental attitudes and just do your job. and if you do go into nursing dont listen when they say you cant be emotional. things you see will hurt you and when you can cry w/ the family they know you really care. its called compassion... good luck... we need so many more great nurses....

very fulfilling, depends what fild you get into and what hours you like and the people you work around , for sure....but I love it!! If your interesting, go for it.

i'm happy you've found what you like to do, but just know that ppl in the medical field work long hours and it can be very stressful.(esp. when you have to work with asshole doctors) I am a surgical tech and i know a lot of stress or satisfaction comes from the doctors you work with. so hopefully you'll meet some nice ones. but really do what you have passion for. you will find it very rewarding whenyou see how much you help your patients.

Well you have to be mentally prepared. It will be stressful at times. There is no room for errors, so if you are a forgetful person, or not detailed oriented, this job isnt for you. I think working with sick people patience and compassion is a must.
Remember you can be exposed to different diseases as well.

Enjoying helping people is a great start. It is long arduous hours. Hours of boredom interspersed with moments of terror, when someone is dying. You work weekends and holidays, year round. If you are seeking a rewarding career, this may be it, but know that the number of patients that actually say "thank you" are few and far between. Good luck.