Medical
Jan 11, 2015 | 8:00 am
Budgeting Time Ideally, there will never be an interruption, computer issue, or unexpected code blue in any nurse’s normal day. However, this just does not seem to be the norm. Perhaps the most coveted commodity a nurse can have is time. Time, for nurses is far more precious than money. Money can be replaced, but once time is gone, it can never be retrieved. Learning to budget time is a balancing act that takes much practice, but once mastered, can be a busy healthcare professional’s very best friend in the world. Like medical students, nursing students are often taught more... Read more...
Jan 10, 2015 | 12:00 pm
A dental hygienist will perform duties such as removing tartar, stains and plaque from the teeth. They will also apply fluorides and sealants, clean teeth and gums, examine for signs of gum disease such as gingivitis and oral cancers, provide preventative dental care, take X-rays and develop them, keep track of patient care history and records and teach patients how to brush, floss and maintain improved oral health. They will work in a dental office setting and will be bent over the patients for long periods of time. They will use tools and dental equipment, talk to patients about diet... Read more...
Jan 10, 2015 | 11:00 am
Nursing uniforms have changed looks over the years, but the purpose has always been the same: a mixture of hygiene and uniqueness, both attributes aimed at the comfort of the patient and that of the nurse and his or her surrounding doctors. The evolution of the nurse uniform has certainly been a statement in fashion and culture. Older Uniforms In the 1940s, nursing uniforms were merely aprons and every nurse had to wear a distinctive triangular cap. The truly first nurse clothing was meant to resemble that of a nun more or less. Nuns were the very first nurses during... Read more...
Jan 10, 2015 | 10:00 am
The best hospitals in the United States are also quite possibly the best in the world – expensive, but modern, with the shiniest of outlooks, and with the most distinguished professionals and the most successful research programs being conducted. The Honor Roll Rank, an official table of the best medical facilities in the country comes into play here to determine the winner. The U.S. News has a detailed list that includes specializations, images of the best hospitals in the US according to the latest statistics and additional linked information on each and every one of them. No. 1 Widely regarded... Read more...
Jan 10, 2015 | 9:00 am
With the world of medicine changing so much within the last decade, a medical practice will languish without the proper office manager. Medical office specialists are often the unseen backbone of the entire medical office arena. Most often, these secretaries are in administrative positions. They can be found in physician’s offices, hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, busy ophthalmology offices, dentist offices and countless other medical facilities. Duties Medical office specialties have a wide variety of duties. Answering phones, returning emails, mailing, filing, billing, coding, and most importantly, communicating with medical professionals about administrative affairs. For larger practices, it is expedient to... Read more...
Jan 10, 2015 | 8:00 am
Who would ever think that losing volumes of blood could possibly be beneficial? It seems the normal healthy mindset is to keep all the blood inside the body and to stop the bleeding of even the most minimal cut or scratch. Blood is a mysterious viscous fluid that sustains life for every living creature that has even trace amounts of this precious substance. So, what is the purpose of phlebotomy, historically known as “bloodletting”? History Bloodletting is believed to have started in Egypt. It then spread to Greece where physicians such as Erasistratus, who lived in the third century B.C.,... Read more...
Jan 9, 2015 | 12:00 pm
Vocational nursing is a standard of nursing where licensed healthcare professionals are under direct supervision of physicians or registered nurses. These nurses usually work in physician’s offices or convalescent centers or rehabilitation facilities. Relevance Even though there are still vocational nursing programs available, this area of nursing is quickly becoming obsolete. Salaries for vocational nursing are definitely not increasing, as they should. Competition of the Associate and Bachelor degree-holding nurses totally overshadows opportunity for vocational nurses in the better facilities. Vocational nurses simply are at a severe disadvantage when it comes to advancement and specialization. Educational Bridging Licensed Vocational Nursing... Read more...
Jan 9, 2015 | 11:00 am
The Reality Shock Behind Nursing Training For every occupation, there is a difference between leaving the academic course work behind and actually practicing the profession. No career has quite as challenging of an effect on the student leaving formal course work for actual hands-on practice as the medical profession, and this includes nurses as well as all other medical positions. You are entering a career where the smallest mistake can mean the difference between life and death. Decisions must be made quickly, with no room for second-guessing. The shift from a student to a registered nurse can be overwhelming. Some... Read more...
Jan 9, 2015 | 10:00 am
According to Northwest Florida State College, the registered nursing or RN to bachelors of Science in nursing or BSN program is designed for Florida licensed registered nurses who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing. This is also true with other Florida Universities and their nursing programs that they have to offer. Types of Degrees for BSN in Florida The traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 4-year college degree. The BSN prepares students to work as registered nurses in hospitals and other medical facilities. An Associate’s Degree, or diploma is a minimal requirement to work as a RN... Read more...
Jan 9, 2015 | 9:00 am
Historically, nurses started out as simple caring individuals who had a stirring in their hearts to help people and many gave their lives during war riddled times to save others. The nursing profession has suffered ridicule, accusation of unethical behavior during difficult times, and many growing pains have ensued while trying to bring this line of work up to stringent professional standards. History Nuns and other religious and charitable groups of women historically performed many nursing duties. The Crimean War was a significant development during nursing history when English nurse, Florence Nightingale, laid the foundations of professional nursing with the... Read more...
