Medical
Nov 12, 2014 | 12:00 pm
Nursing school like any other school program takes exactly as long as the individual needs to complete the requisite units required for graduation. Typically, this is three years, but it can be as fast as one year and as long as eight years. There is some limit to how long it can take to get a Nursing degree due to the fact that nursing is a competitive educational program and spots aren’t held for people who are under achieving. How Long is Nursing School? Students can typically begin practicing nursing following a one-year Licensed Vocational Nursing program. You will be... Read more...
Nov 11, 2014 | 11:00 am
Different states have slightly different requirements for nursing schools, but there are five Key requirements that most Nursing Schools have. Nursing School Requirements Applicants should have finished a baccalaureate degree. They will need to submit transcripts showing their degree when they apply to nursing school. This does not apply to an applicant for an LVN license. The LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) is a program unto itself and very often meets the requirements of a Bachelor of Arts (BA). If an applicant is beginning a LVN to R.N. program, they will also need to complete all scholastic requirements for a B.A.,... Read more...
Nov 11, 2014 | 8:00 am
Have you thought about becoming a radiologist or working somewhere close to the profession? Radiologists are specialists in the field of radiology or X-ray, and other radiological diagnostic methods. They are multifaceted, in that they perform life saving procedures, read radiological print outs, and diagnose issues by looking at films and video studies of problems inside the human body. Training Radiologists must first complete training to become a physician. First, they will complete a four-year undergraduate training, receiving a bachelor’s degree. Next, they must complete four years of medical school and get their medical degree. Following medical school, there will... Read more...
Nov 10, 2014 | 10:00 am
Who doesn’t want to go into the nursery and cuddle those adorable newborns with the little stocking caps, swaddled and looking so calm and serene. Cuddling is one thing, but taking care of them medically is another. It takes an extremely special person to want to take care of these infants. Along with the fact that they are so fragile, the morbidity rate in problem infants is enough to melt the heart of any individual. But, there are people who actually are interested in nursing these little ones back to good health. They are called neonatal nurses. The steps taken... Read more...
Nov 9, 2014 | 8:00 am
With the influx of technological gadgetry and more regulation into the healthcare industry, physicians seem to be spending less time with patients and more time on the computer. Electronic medical records systems, which are now government mandated must be used to record most of the data extracted during a patient visit with his or her doctor. This, inherently, has cut back on the actual time the patient spends with his or her physician during their appointment time. As a result of feeling like they are no longer properly practicing medicine, the morale of many good physicians is down. Looking for... Read more...
Nov 8, 2014 | 9:00 am
If a person wants to know how to become a nurse anesthetist, he or she should research intently what is required to work in this field. Not many high school graduates even know this entity exists. It is usually explored later on in the career of a nurse who realizes he or she has an incredible fascination with the process of the anesthesia process. Starting Out in How to Become a Nurse Anesthetist When aspiring to be a nurse anesthetist, once the decision has been made, many things come into play. First, it is required for a nurse to have... Read more...
Nov 8, 2014 | 8:00 am
In regard to all types of nursing degrees, the nurse practitioner is one of the most highly educated nursing entities in existence. Education Requirements to Become a Nurse Practitioner Nurses who aspire to become a nurse practitioner should begin early on planning and researching schools and programs in and around where they would like to live and practice. It should be considered, as well, which state the student will be residing in upon graduating the program. Oftentimes, transferring licensure from one state to another can be a difficult, lengthy process. High school is a good time to begin the foundational... Read more...
Nov 7, 2014 | 9:00 am
In clinical areas where x-ray machines are used, there is usually some type of hazard sign to show that this is an increased risk area for radiation exposure. Machines that are used for x-ray are set to put off the minimal amount of radiation needed to capture the image, but it can also scatter in the room and reach out to parts of the body that do not need to be exposed to radiation. The best possible blockage to radiation of this sort is lead. Now days, there are garments that are specially made for medical personnel and used frequently... Read more...
Nov 7, 2014 | 8:00 am
The operating room is one of the most elusive locations on the planet. Few people know what really goes on in there, or about the team members who perform the skills it might take to remove one’s gallbladder or perform a facelift. Within the operating room suite, there is a common individual known as a surgical technician, who is one of the most instrumental members of every surgical team. First Things First Surgical technicians arrive early for their shift with purpose in mind. Once the schedule has been scrutinized for changes or cancellations, the surgical technician will make a plan... Read more...
Nov 6, 2014 | 11:00 am
From the hallways of a hospital or other type of medical facility, the public never sees many of the behind the scenes departments and their teaming groups of professionals who cause the machine to run. Departments like the operating room, some delivery rooms, radiology, and other places one might see a surgical tech may never be seen from regular people who don’t have a clue they exist. The operating room is like a separate world. Since no unauthorized personnel is admitted, even many of the other hospital employees don’t even realize the surgical tech is busy mending broken bones and... Read more...
