Medical
Mar 14, 2015 | 8:00 am
Nursing is a hot career, and recent studies from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation show patients, employers and the nursing profession all benefit when nurses advance their education. Not only is there evidence of better patient outcomes when cared for by RNs with nursing school training at a bachelor’s-degree level or higher, but the nurses themselves often feel more prepared and secure in their work. But let’s face it: having the desire to train and affording nursing school can be two different issues. If you feel the career calling, but don’t know how to pay for nursing school, check out... Read more...
Mar 13, 2015 | 11:00 am
The salary and benefits sound great. The flexible work hours have appeal. The fact that nurses can find jobs just about anywhere brings a sense of security. A nursing career has a lot to offer, that’s for sure, but more importantly, do you have the nursing skills to offer the career? Find out if you have what it takes to enjoy nursing. Nursing Skills Checklist If you think nursing is for you, review this list and double-check that you have these nursing skills. For those who fit the bill, a nursing career can prove to be a labor of love;... Read more...
Mar 13, 2015 | 10:00 am
If you know that nursing is your career calling, and you don’t want to spend years in school training, why not become a practical nurse? With programs that offer students the training and skills to enter the healthcare field as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a little over one year, it’s one of the quickest ways to get started in the profession. Reasons to Become a Practical Nurse Here are five of the most common reasons people become LPNs or LVNs. See if you agree with this checklist! •Caring for patients – Practical nurses can be found in almost... Read more...
Mar 13, 2015 | 9:00 am
If you’re considering becoming an EMT, you might wonder what the job involves and how to get prepared for it. As a career field that’s growing faster than average for all occupations—the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts a 23 percent employment increase between 2012 and 2022—becoming an EMT is one of the hottest jobs in the United States. But it’s not a job for just anyone. Some people might feel drawn to the flexible work hours or the adrenaline rush, but a true EMT finds long-term career satisfaction in helping in emergency situations daily. “Being an EMT is awesome... Read more...
Mar 13, 2015 | 8:00 am
From pediatrics to geriatrics, nursing specialties run across age, medical specialty and even gender. Most of us have heard of Emergency Room (ER) nurses, doctors’ office nurses and school nurses, but did you know that nurses can specialize in ambulatory fields, trauma and helping patients through anesthesia? Not all nursing specialties are widely known, but as nurses gain experience, they may feel drawn to certain fields, even ones they least expected. Let’s take a look at three of the lesser known nursing specialties and their importance to the health care profession. Ambulatory Nursing Specialty What it means: In Latin, ambulo... Read more...
Mar 12, 2015 | 12:00 pm
If you’re interested in becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), the first logical step is to find a practical nursing program that meets high professional standards as well as state regulations. These year-long programs can be found in most community colleges, technical schools and some hospitals. Look for these five signs of credibility when you start evaluating practical nursing programs in your area. Is the Program Accredited? Once you’ve round up the schools that interest you most, rule out any that aren’t state-approved practical nursing programs. How do you know if they’re approved? Aside from... Read more...
Mar 12, 2015 | 11:00 am
Your nursing license is a key part of your practice as a nurse—not only does it assure patients and employers that you’ve met the determined professional standards, but it also gives you legal authorization to practice and use your job title, such as RN (Registered Nurse) or LVN/LPN (Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse). So how often do you renew your nursing license, and what other important facts do you need to know about keeping it current? Let’s take a look. Nursing License Renewals First, please note that exact renewal dates differ by state and their board of nursing’s guidelines, but... Read more...
Mar 4, 2015 | 9:00 am
If you reach out for greater responsibility, you will always be moving up. It depends on your mindset and how badly you really want the extra duties. Guess what? There is always going to be work to do. There is always going to be someone who wants to pass the stress onto someone else and delegate. If you don’t mind the challenge and if you enjoy working in the industries of hotel and resort, management may be your calling. Management Potential Means Greater Responsibility Studies in hotel and resort management will focus on specific managerial training for all of the... Read more...
Mar 4, 2015 | 8:00 am
If you’ve heard the term “interventional radiology” recently, you’re probably curious about what it means. Let’s start with the definition, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine: interventional radiology, or IR, uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat disease in almost all organ systems. This means that specialists in this area find ways to treat patients using the least-invasive techniques available. How Does IR Work? Using the latest equipment, interventional radiologists can look inside a patient’s body to determine more about a specific medical condition. Depending on the part of your body and the symptoms experienced by the patient, doctors... Read more...
Mar 3, 2015 | 12:00 pm
With over 104 differing nursing specialties out there, how can you know which one best fits your personality? From community clinics and physician’s offices to emergency rooms and surgical settings, let’s take a look at six different categories of nursing and examples of each to determine which nursing specialty matches you. Community Settings Choosing to work as a nurse in the community involves caring for individuals outside of the hospital setting. Nurses can serve in mobile roles, such as travel nurses and flight nurses or as contractors (also called Independent Nurse Contractors). A community nursing specialty means you enjoy working... Read more...
