Exploring Careers in Healthcare

What profession does Colleen Rothaupt Chappell practice?

• Nurse

• Physician Assistant

• Doctor

• Pharmacist

What method does Colleen use to help diagnose her patients?

• Trial and error

• Scientific method

• Guesswork

• Random selection

What is an essential part of good care according to Colleen?

• Quick diagnosis

• Patient education

• Prescribing medication

• Regular check-ups

How does Colleen view her responsibility towards her patients?

• As a routine job

• As a privilege and an honor

• As a burden

• As a temporary task

What does Colleen compare her role as a Physician Assistant to?

• A teacher

• A detective

• A scientist

• An artist

What does Colleen emphasize about career choices?

• Stick to one career path

• Follow your passions

• Choose the highest paying job

• Avoid taking risks

What does Colleen believe is important when working with patients?

• Making decisions for them

• Involving them in the decision-making process

• Ignoring their concerns

• Rushing through appointments

What field does Colleen encourage students to explore if they like math or science?

• Arts

• Literature

• Options in math and science fields

• Sports

What is Colleen's attitude towards career changes?

• Avoid them at all costs

• Be willing to take a chance

• Stick to the first job you get

• Change careers frequently

What is one of the roles of a Physician Assistant according to Colleen?

• Prescribing medication without consultation

• Acting like a detective to solve patient issues

• Performing surgeries independently

• Managing hospital finances