Pediatrician Vs Nutritionist Olivia Christiani January 7 th

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Pediatrician Vs. Nutritionist Olivia Christiani January 7 th, 2013

Pediatrician Vs. Nutritionist Olivia Christiani January 7 th, 2013

Advantages of Pediatrician Helping others Flexible schedules Salary Notoriety Effecting positive changes

Advantages of Pediatrician Helping others Flexible schedules Salary Notoriety Effecting positive changes

Advantages of Nutritionist Multiple career opportunity Industry Growth Above Average Compensation

Advantages of Nutritionist Multiple career opportunity Industry Growth Above Average Compensation

High School courses-Pediatrician Anatomy and Physiology Computer Applications Food and Nutrition Foreign Language Introduction

High School courses-Pediatrician Anatomy and Physiology Computer Applications Food and Nutrition Foreign Language Introduction to Health Care Nursing Safety and First Aid

High School courses-Nutritionist Communications Computer Applications Family and Consumer Sciences Food and Nutrition Food

High School courses-Nutritionist Communications Computer Applications Family and Consumer Sciences Food and Nutrition Food Service Health Education Keyboarding

Cost of College Pediatrician- $232, 000 (including med school with no scholarships) It depends

Cost of College Pediatrician- $232, 000 (including med school with no scholarships) It depends Nutritionist- $22, 975 a year

Schools with desired degree Arizona State University of Oregon Mount St. Mary’s San Diego

Schools with desired degree Arizona State University of Oregon Mount St. Mary’s San Diego State University

Expected Salary Pediatrician Hourly: $58. 82 Monthly: $10, 194 Yearly: $122, 340 Nutritionist Hourly:

Expected Salary Pediatrician Hourly: $58. 82 Monthly: $10, 194 Yearly: $122, 340 Nutritionist Hourly: $21. 50 Monthly: $3, 726 Yearly: $44, 724

Education time period Pediatrician- 4 years regular college, 2 years medical school, 2 years

Education time period Pediatrician- 4 years regular college, 2 years medical school, 2 years on hand training=8 years Nutritionist- 4 years regular schooling, 2 years of a specific degree to get your RD title=6 years

Disadvantages of Career. Pediatrician The long years and expenses of school and study Becoming

Disadvantages of Career. Pediatrician The long years and expenses of school and study Becoming too involved or attached with a client Not always being able to help a patient Seeing clients become ill, suffer or even pass away Working long hours Working on weekends and holidays Being on call

Disadvantages of Career. Nutritionist Work Environment Schedule Accountability Education and Licensing Competition

Disadvantages of Career. Nutritionist Work Environment Schedule Accountability Education and Licensing Competition

Which Career? I feel as if the Pediatrician will do more for me with

Which Career? I feel as if the Pediatrician will do more for me with my wants and needs salary wise. On the other hand, I feel like I would have a better time being a nutritionist. As of right now, I am still undecided but Arizona offers both an excellent nutrition and nursing programs.

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Bibliography Nutritionist . (2012). Retrieved 1 7, 2013, from Oregon Cis: http: //oregoncis. uoregon. edu/webcis/info 2. aspx? Fi le. ID=Occ&File. Num=100062&Topic. Num=0 Demand Media, I. (1999 -2003). Advantages and Disadvantages of being a Pediatrician. Retrieved 1 7, 2013, from e. How: http: //www. ehow. com/facts_5869326_benefitsbecoming-pediatrician_. html