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Jan 15, 2015 | 12:00 pm
A marriage counselor career can be a challenging one. Some days you think that you should mark off 10 paces and let them duel it out, and other days you could actually believe that you have seen a true love story. What’s the difference, the people involved mostly. You will come in with a set of priorities and standard structures and they will try to assert their correctness in the situation. What Will I do in a Marriage Counselor Career? The first thing that you will do is re-load your stock of patience daily! That’s patience, not patients. The couples... Read more...
Jan 15, 2015 | 11:00 am
Ever wondered why most people pick one political party or another, or what factors lead to a so-called corrupted government? These are the questions that political sociology tries to answer. Political sociologists look at how sociology effects the political make up of a group. Political Sociology explores how groups interact with each other, particularly in how power is divided between them. Consider some of the discoveries and advancements this field has made and its effects thus far. What Are Some Political Sociology Theories? Emile Durkheim came up with two theories on how groups form. He claimed that groups form either... Read more...
Jan 15, 2015 | 10:00 am
When you think about a bereavement counselor, you may not have a clear picture of what he or she is. Is this person a psychologist or a salesman for a funeral home? The title is somewhat hazy and ill defined, but you know that it deals with death. You can also know that with the “Baby Boomers” aging quickly, for the next 15 to 20 years, there will be a significant need for people in this area. What Are the Requirements for a Bereavement Counselor Jobs? It depends on what area of counseling you go into. In the area of... Read more...
Jan 15, 2015 | 9:00 am
The job market for a child psychologist is actually very good. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the projected job growth is expected to grow by 12% with the median salary around $69,000 and they can make well over $100,000 depending on the location, education and experience that they hold. A child psychologist is required to be licensed in order to practice. The American Psychology Association (APA) will be able to give more information as to the state and national requirements to become a licensed psychologist. While many will choose to work in an office setting, others may... Read more...
Jan 15, 2015 | 8:00 am
Cancer mortality rates within the U.S. have fortunately been declining for years now. The major types of fatal cancers like lung, breast, prostate and colon are becoming more infrequent. The reason is due to groundbreaking research of new medical technologies as well as the influence of other health factors. Statistics The decrease is not phenomenal, but among men, women and children of all races and nationalities, there was a notable improvement of 1.5% to 2% during the first decade of the 21st century. Lung cancer experienced a certain drop between 2006 and 2010 and when it comes down to men,... Read more...
Jan 14, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Recent studies have determined that heavy schedule and the overwhelming fatigue in nurses can lead to fatal mistakes for patients. Nowadays, nurses are receiving proper training regarding the different ways they can counter tiredness during heavy shifts in order to successfully perform their duties. The so-called mistakes bear the scientific name “decision theory” or “opportunity loss.” It is more common with male nurses, whose concentration is usually more vulnerable during such moments of overwhelming work. Problems caused by fatigue in nurses can be expensive, tragic, and even career affecting. Not Enough Sleep Getting 6 hours of sleep, with about 2... Read more...
Jan 14, 2015 | 11:00 am
The Big Picture According to a 2013 Gallup Poll, the most trusted profession in the country today is the medical nurse. The silver “second place” is taken by the pharmacist and in 3rd place is a physician. Why? Their close co-operation with patients in critical condition (patient advocacy), and their pivotal role in the hospital, fully earns this trust. Their most treasured qualities singled out include an ethical attitude and open-heart honesty. Nurses have been successfully holding the number one place for more than a decade now. A notable exception was the period around the incident of 9/11 when firefighters... Read more...
Jan 14, 2015 | 10:00 am
Nursing school is a bold undertaking. There is much to consider when pursuing a career in this professional specialty. One of the best ways to begin is with excellent counseling before the first college class is ever discussed. Interviews with competent nurses from different backgrounds in different specialties are also helpful. Achievements Things to look for in a top nursing college might include academic achievements. One might like to look into the success rates of the students and see what some final GPAs are listed in statistical studies. Academically, one would also want to check out the final pass rate... Read more...
Jan 14, 2015 | 9:00 am
One might ask what is a surgical tech and what do they do? A certified surgical tech is an allied health professional who works as part of a surgical team to ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under optimal conditions. Some of their duties might include preparing the operating room for surgery, preparing patients for surgery, sterilizing all equipment and ensuring there are ample supplies needed for surgery, assisting surgeons during surgery and anticipating their needs, passing the surgeons instruments and other sterile supplies, inventory supplies and ensuring a sterile environment. Applying bandages and dressings once the surgery is... Read more...
Jan 14, 2015 | 8:00 am
One Flew Over Cuckoo’s Nest The classic Oscar-winning film with Jack Nicholson and the legendary antagonist of Nurse Mildred Ratched is an essential film for anybody who wants to see a nurse, disciplined, devoted to principle and one that can inspire authority over the patients with sheer force of character. It is also a truly thoughtful tale about the extremes to which a nurse should not go and the crossing of the fragile boundary between harshness and sensitivity. Regardless of rules and regulations, it is the patients that are of the highest priority; their improvement and wellbeing, two goals that... Read more...
