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Nov 28, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Who would you say is the most famous dentist in the world? How about the most famous dentist in history? It’s not an easy question to answer. You don’t hear much about famous dentists, whether that’s because they are more modest, or that the discipline is simply not as life and death-oriented as a general physician. However, dentistry has its own powerful figures, then and now. Did you know for example that dentistry as a skill dates back to at least the 7000 B.C. era? The History of Dentists Evidence exists suggesting that the Indus Valley Civilization once practiced dentistry... Read more...
Nov 28, 2014 | 11:00 am
If you are in the first stage of planning your nursing career, this is the best time for you to understand more about the basic requirements of the nursing industry, as well as the process for licensing qualified nurses. This is in order to resolve the impending and increasingly growing shortage for highly qualified and certified nurses – not only in the United States, but also in other parts of the world. This growing shortage in the field of nursing will open a lot of available job positions for nursing graduates that is why this profession is one of the... Read more...
Nov 28, 2014 | 10:00 am
While there are many songs that are fitting for the nursing profession, there is a difference between choosing the right songs and choosing a music playlist that can help you get through the grueling day. Most nurses prefer a mix of slow, peaceful songs (for relaxation), fast inspirational songs, and of course, some tongue-in-cheek humor. Consider some of our favorites for building a playlist. Slow Moving Relaxing Songs Two famous songs that are slow moving and relaxing are like Xanax to a stressed out nurse; speaking of course of “Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding (with wonderfully lazy lyrics... Read more...
Nov 28, 2014 | 9:00 am
Finding ways to reach out to the world and let them know who you are and what you have to offer as a professional can be hard by using only word of mouth. You could write out some flyers and hope you can post them somewhere where people will find them. However, if they are not noticed and everyone just seems to pass by them without even a fast look, it’s a wasted effort. You want your business cards to be attention grabbers. You want them to be easy to read and straight to the point. In order to have... Read more...
Nov 28, 2014 | 8:00 am
You have to feel some pity for dentists, as they clearly have not been portrayed as favorably as doctors in entertainment. Whereas you often hear about bold and courageous doctors diagnosis and treating disease on TV, we have mostly been given Anti-Dentite bigotry about the dental profession, found in such fare as Seinfeld. There clearly needs to be more films and TV shows made about the positives of dentistry and the brave efforts of those who wield the torque wrench. Of course, we would be remiss in not discussing these five memorable dentist films. Laughing Gas How can we not... Read more...
Nov 27, 2014 | 12:00 pm
The media image of nurses seems to be that they are promiscuous and run around flirting with other co-workers. While there might be a little truth with a handful of nurses across the state, this is not how things work for the most part. Nurses are hard working individuals, who are exposed to infectious diseases, foul smells and bodily fluids and sometime being treated abusively by irate patients who want nothing to do with what they are trying to do for them. Nurses are bitten, spat on, hit, and verbally abused. They take negative criticism from patients and other healthcare... Read more...
Nov 27, 2014 | 11:00 am
A lot of nurses who are looking for jobs are adamant about using the online resume services because they are basically afraid of being scammed. This reaction is natural with today’s growing rate of cyber scams. So, in order to protect yourself, here are some helpful tips that help you understand the practices of using online resumes and learn some valuable privacy tips when using an online resume to look for nursing jobs. Nurse Resume Tips •Before you start creating an account or submitting any form of resume and CV, you need to first read the privacy policy of the... Read more...
Nov 27, 2014 | 10:00 am
When Patch Adams was first released into theatres in 1998, it was almost universally panned by critics. Gene Siskel once famously pontificated regarding the movie, “Who would want a guy in a red clown nose as a doctor? I’d rather take my chances with an HMO.” The fact that the movie was based on a true story didn’t seem to affect any film critics, who continued to criticize the directing and writing of the movie. Still, the point of the film, and the basis for the movie one Hunter Doherty “Patch” Adams, M.D., had a reason behind all the madness.... Read more...
Nov 27, 2014 | 9:00 am
Surgical assistants or surgeon assistants provide assistance and support to a licensed surgeon during an operation tasked with a wide range of crucial tasks. The job duties of surgical assistants vary based upon on their position of employment. To become a surgical assistant, a person interested in this profession must finish a surgical assistant program and meet the appropriate licensing standards. To become a surgical assistant, you must first complete the required educational background and get the necessary on the job training assisting, so you can be able to practice your career. With more than two hundred and fifty accredited... Read more...
Nov 27, 2014 | 8:00 am
When choosing a career in nursing, you will need to attend formal education in order to become certified and licensed. With formal education, you will receive classroom time, lab time and practicum that will educate you on all the aspects of nursing, medical terminology, procedures, pharmacology and much more. Some students will volunteer before actually getting into formal training to become a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse, or by taking classes for Certified Nurses Aid (CNA) through the American Red Cross and other organizations. This allows them to gain education and experience that they will need to provide basic... Read more...
