Medical
Dec 14, 2014 | 8:00 am
Many people have pains or do not feel so well in general…but, when your gums are sore or bleeding, that’s when you really tend to feel the pain! Gum disease is not only linked to oral health, but sometimes linked to overall health conditions that many of us do not even think about. Signs of Gum Disease According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) (NIDCR), gum disease is an infection of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. Typically, caused by poor brushing and flossing habits, which allows plaque to build up on the teeth... Read more...
Dec 13, 2014 | 12:00 pm
One important part of the dental profession, as a doctor or a nurse, is to learn the terminology and the basics of treatment and diagnosis. Textbook knowledge is required in order to excel in this field. In preparation to become a dentist, there are several possible dental books that will be beneficial to a dental student. As with any other profession, there are textbooks assigned by the university that will be used in the classroom. Dental books should not be confined to textbooks in the classroom. A dental student would be wise to further their education by reading other dental... Read more...
Dec 13, 2014 | 10:00 am
How essential is the leadership skill in nursing? Would you believe, “a matter of life and death?” Let’s try an analogy. If the doctors are the Prima Ballerinas, the nurses are the Rockettes. There are few human activities as team intensive as nursing. The leadership in nursing is often like a choreographer deciding when the line is to kick and turn. The leadership in nursing often is placement of people to assure the good treatment of the patients. Do not doubt that the proper placement is essential to good outcomes, but people often think of leadership as barking orders, true... Read more...
Dec 13, 2014 | 9:00 am
Before Nursing School One of the first things a person needs to do to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse is to complete their high school diploma. A diploma can be obtained through graduating high school or finishing the courses to obtain a GED. Once a High School diploma is obtained, a graduate can then think in terms of a career in Licensed Vocational Nursing. The amount of time it takes to earn a degree in Licensed Vocational Nursing will depend on several circumstances. Choosing a Nursing School The first thing a student will need to do is decide on the... Read more...
Dec 13, 2014 | 8:00 am
Introduction to Trauma Nursing Trauma nurses are in great demand. The trauma nurse will need to be someone who is not affected by high levels of stress, long work hours, and ability to treat patients who are in an emergency situation right away. A trauma nurse will need to be on his or her feet for long hours at a time and think and act quickly in order to treat patients who may be severely ill or injured. A trauma nurse must be able to use the skills learned such as starting an IV, drawing blood, inserting tubes and catheters,... Read more...
Dec 12, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Assuming you are a nurse or about to become one, your urges of wanderlust may overtake you and you may soon wish to become a travel nurse. A travel nurse will work in a variety of hospitals and medical facilities throughout your state, country, or world. Nurses assignments will last anywhere from one month to a year or even more. To become a travel nurse; first, you must become a registered nurse. Secondly, work in a nursing specialty at a hospital or medical facility for at least a year then apply to a staffing company to become a travel nurse.... Read more...
Dec 12, 2014 | 11:00 am
A dentist that works with a child from infancy to adolescence is a pediatric dentist. He or she has been educated to specialize in dentistry working with children and special needs patients. They will diagnose, treat, maintain, educate, and communicate with children and their parents on the prevention of tooth and gum disease. Their job is not only to treat, but also to teach families how to help their children take care of their baby teeth, leading into their adult teeth. All About Baby Teeth A pediatric dentist will not only attend college for dentistry, but also take courses on... Read more...
Dec 12, 2014 | 10:00 am
Of course, the simple answer would be find a recruiter and sign up. Another possibility is that you can be trained to be an excellent nurse at Fort Sam Houston, in their medical facilities. The main reason you might want to take your nursing skills and become an army nurse is to fine-tune them. You could argue the reality of the old show M*A*S*H, but the one thing that they did show perfectly is the need for speedy and accurate triage and how the medical staff demonstrated their abilities on an almost daily basis. Every skill that you have as... Read more...
Dec 12, 2014 | 9:00 am
Have you ever thought about becoming a clinical nurse? Consider some of the most common nursing clinical practices before choosing to concentrate in this profession. Duties The quality of nursing clinical practice depends on the consistency of a nurse’s work, and the professional approach that he or she takes. The nurse should always work within his or her medical sphere of knowledge, experience and skill. Every nurse should know how to treat and comfort the patient, monitor the patient, identify symptoms, gather appropriate data and info, create recommendations and suggest helpful activities. A skilled nurse will be able to access... Read more...
Dec 12, 2014 | 8:00 am
The mobile mammography unit will travel to communities, clinics, hospitals and reach out to those who are unable to get a mammogram due to transportation, other health issues or don’t get around easily. A mammography unit is a diagnostic and screening tool, which uses low energy X-rays to examine human breasts with a goal of early detection of cancers. Types of Mammography According to the American Cancer Society, there are a couple different types of mammography’s and mammography units. The standard mammography uses low energy of ionized radiation to create images of the breasts to analyze for abnormal tissues such... Read more...
