Medical
Dec 1, 2014 | 11:00 am
Every profession has its share of great and inspiring quotes. You don’t have to look far to see some great pearls of wisdom specifically pertaining to the nursing profession. Here are 7 inspirational quotes that only get better each time you read them. “Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.” – Dag Hammarskjold, Diplomat This is very true, as doctors are always on-call and do not have the time to give a patient constant attention. On the other hand, it is a nurse’s job to be an advocate for... Read more...
Dec 1, 2014 | 10:00 am
When people go to the hospital, most of them feel afraid, in pain and full of anxiety. They need the help of healthcare professionals to find out what is going on and whether they’re going to be okay, or dying of an exotic disease. When they come and speak to patients, patients want to be treated with respect. The last thing they need is to be treated with an unprofessional bedside manner from healthcare professionals who have no compassion or people skills. Changes Need to Be Made for the Benefit of Hospital Patients Sometimes in the medical field, there seems... Read more...
Dec 1, 2014 | 9:00 am
The nursing profession is one of the most in demand careers today and with the introduction of various nursing programs, almost everyone can take up the nursing course they choose even when they are already pursuing another career. With this increasing demand, new and existing nursing programs are being developed in order to provide quality training and learning background to meet the growing demand and solve the imminent shortage for qualified nurses. There is a variety of nursing programs especially those that are offered online and one of the most sought after learning options for aspiring nurses is the accelerated... Read more...
Dec 1, 2014 | 8:00 am
You have to respect EMTs and ambulance drivers. Not only are they underpaid and work in a highly stressful job, but Hollywood really has no idea how to depict what it is they actually do. They are usually portrayed as well meaning individuals who either know way too much (beyond what an EMT or even a doctor could know) or way too little. Common mistakes depicted on TV and in the movies include the use of a tourniquet, which is placed one someone who is bleeding. This is not recommended in reality, unless it is for a very short amount... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 12:00 pm
The Demographics of Chronic Care The greatest concern facing the nursing 2014 medical profession is an aging population that will continue to dominate the field of chronic care services for at least the next twenty years. As people grow older, they develop a number of chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. They acquire nutritional deficiencies, such as an inability to absorb calcium, a lack of Vitamin C or D, hormonal imbalances and cell abnormalcies, resulting in inflammations of the joints or bone diseases such as osteoporosis and Paget’s disease. The chances for mental diseases such as Alzheimer’s... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 11:00 am
Are you engaging with the medical community that you belong to as best as you can? Recent studies showed that about fifty percent of social media followers confirmed that the possibility for them to purchase products or obtain services is higher if the business that offers interacts with them on a popular social media platform that is dedicated for a specific community or line of profession. For example, as a nurse, it is important for you to join social groups or organizations dedicated for nurses and other individuals who are in the same field. Nursing in social groups and organizations... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 10:00 am
You wouldn’t think that TV and the movies would be a good venue to learn life lessons…especially in the nursing profession, considering how many of these characters are, well, shall we say “overly dramatic?” They have to be…otherwise, why are they on the big screen? However, just because fictional nurses may be over the top on occasion doesn’t mean they are incompetent. Some of your most important nursing lessons may come from the likes of these characters. Enemy nurses quickly become your friends There may very well be some cat fighting, misunderstandings, and bad blood between you and the senior... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 9:00 am
A charge nurse is in charge of the management and operations of a hospital department or the entire facility. Charge Nurses usually performs regular nursing duties that include overall patient care and a myriad of administrative tasks. Charge nurses can be Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses, and one of the many requirements to become a charge nurse is to have many years of nursing experience. What You Do Pursuing a career in the health care industry as a charge nurse is one of the most in demand professions today. However, since this particular field in health care is multi-faceted,... Read more...
Nov 30, 2014 | 8:00 am
As the increasing demand for qualified nurses and professional healthcare provider continue to rise, nursing has become one of the most popular career choices especially for those who are looking to start a profession where there is a high rate of professional growth and a wide range of career opportunity after graduation. There is a wide host of varying reasons why Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs is fast becoming the highest in demand nursing course in the state and these include high job opportunity and stability, high salary, and various opportunities for advancing their careers. As the demand for nursing... Read more...
Nov 29, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Finally, deciding to set up your own private practice in the medical sector is an exciting endeavor that demands careful preparation, so you are fully equipped when you eventually open your business to one of your first patients. Despite the fact that majority of private medical practitioners have the intellectual capability and professional experience to engage in their own private medical practice, not all are business minded with enough hindsight about the myriad of business risks involved in opening your own private practice. The Advantages and Challenges It is no secret that starting your own private practice is usually one... Read more...
