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Pharmacists answer customers’ questions and explain the safe use of medications.
Quick Facts:
2010 Median Pay
$111,570 per year
$53.64 per Read More…
- Av. Starting/Median Salary:
- approx. $84,490yr /
$111,570yr
- Job Outlook:
- Good
- Education Required:
- Pharmacy (Doctorate)
Overview
Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) are Advanced Practice Nurses who provide counseling and care during preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period. CNMs and their colleagues certified midwives (CMs) also Read More…
Optometrists use a number of instruments to check patients’ vision and determine their need for corrective lenses.
Quick Facts:
2010 Median Read More…
- Av. Starting/Median Salary:
- approx. $51,690yr /
$94,990yr
- Job Outlook:
- Excellent
- Education Required:
- Optometry (Doctorate)
Cytotechnologist spend their days examining human cells, looking for abnormalities. They play an important role in the diagnosis of cancer and other Read More…
Nuclear medicine technologists work in various healthcare facilities.
No, it’s not science fiction. Nuclear medicine is a one way doctors examine patients. They use Read More…
Medical and health services managers often work closely with medical staff to plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of healthcare.
It takes lots of planning and Read More…