As a school nurse, you would be responsible for taking care of young students and minor illnesses and injuries. School nurses sometimes have the responsibility of teaching the children about safety and health topics. A school nurse has a special office with the equipment needed to take care of the students within the educational institution. If you would like to become a school nurse, you'll have to obtain a bachelor's of science in nursing. The average median salary of school nurses as of January 2010 is around $43,296.
Being a pediatrician could definitely fulfill your desires of helping children. It is a very demanding career path, but many find it to be very rewarding. As a pediatrician, you'll have the responsibility of caring for the emotional and physical health of children. An undergraduate degree is required to become a pediatrician. It is also required that you pass a MCAT, Medical College Admittance Test. The total time you'll spend in medical school is about 4 years and usually 1 to 3 years doing an internship. The average median annual salary for pediatricians is around $66,129 and $160,686.
Many audiologists work in hospitals with newborn infants. Their responsibility is to check if babies are able to hear correctly. Audiologists are also supposed to educate families about hearing loss and the importance of using hearing devices. The average wage for Audiologists in 2008 was about $40,360 to $98,880. Between 2008 and 2018, Audiologist job opportunities are expected to increase by 25 percent.