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7 Common Healthcare Career Myths
Jennifer LeClaire / Monster.com
Whether you’re a veteran healthcare worker or just starting out, some long-held myths about the industry can hinder your career—or stop you before you even get started. Monster asked healthcare professionals about seven common healthcare career myths. Learn the truth to avoid falling for these fallacies.
• Myth 1: The nursing shortage guarantees me the perfect job when I graduate.
• Myth 2: If I attend only a two-year college, I won’t be a real nurse.
• Myth 3: I need a four-year degree to be a practicing radiology technician.
• Myth 4: Continuing education (CE) is important only if I plan to pursue management positions.
• Myth 5: Once I become a clinician, I will be stuck in my role.
• Myth 7: A degree in healthcare will allow me to help other people in the way that I want to.