DC 1: You want to return to school to advance in your profession, but you are unable to do so now due to financial reasons. Respond to the following:
Would you consider working for the National Service Corps for financial compensation in another area, another community, or in a designated poverty area? Why or why not?
If you accepted a position in another area that was unfamiliar to you, how would you prepare in advance to make the most of the opportunity? Include the social and cultural aspects of the differences.
Would you consider working in one of these areas permanently?
DC 2: As the population ages, the need for more health care professionals grows. Discuss what kind of workforce will be needed in the future to care for the elderly. What specialty will be in demand for the future? Where will the majority of care be delivered?
