Medical
Mar 3, 2015 | 10:00 am
If you’ve considered your career choices and decided to look more into dental hygiene programs, you’re probably wondering what they teach, how long they last and how they prepare you for a job. While each program varies, the skills and learning should remain the same. Let’s take a look at the basics. Training in Dental Hygiene Programs Think of the program you choose as a training ground for what you’ll do for your career. You’ll learn about the anatomy of the mouth, including the teeth, tongue and throat. You’ll learn how to detect and treat oral disease, and how to... Read more...
Feb 26, 2015 | 11:00 am
After two years of training, board exams and licensure, it’s time to start reaping the benefits of becoming a registered dental hygienist. Besides being a career field that’s projected to see 33 percent employment growth between 2012 and 2022, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) notes is much faster than average for all occupations, registered dental hygienists have amazing career choices available, job security, valuable training and more. Learn at least five of the most common benefits of being a registered dental hygienist. A Skill Set That Lasts The profession of keeping teeth clean, setting up dental bridges and keeping... Read more...
Feb 26, 2015 | 10:00 am
When you go to a dentist in georgetown texas, you usually see the RDH, or Registered Dental Hygienist, and then the dentist—and then the RDH again. The RDH does much or all of the cleaning, X-raying and prepping work for a procedure, while the dentist does the procedure itself, usually with the RDH assisting and educating you afterward on maintenance. When the relationship between these two professionals flows well, the one who benefits most is the patient. Respecting Leadership While both the dentist and RDH have their own skill set and experience, the doctor is expected to lead the practice.... Read more...
Feb 26, 2015 | 9:00 am
Based on the few times I’ve been to a hospital or have visited someone there, I imagine that the most common patient questions are “When can I go home?” or “Is this going to hurt?” But, after asking some nurse friends and scanning around online, it seems there are a bunch of questions that patients ask nurses quite often—some funny, some challenging. On the Lighter Side One friend who works as a nurse on the short-stay rehabilitation floor said she gets a lot of patient questions about medications – what they’re for, how often to take them and what they... Read more...
Feb 20, 2015 | 8:00 am
The answer to this question comes down to the type of nurse you plan to become. Most work in groups, meaning they work together with a nursing team, as well as physicians and medical specialists to treat patients. In some cases, however, jobs exist where nurses work alone or without the help of other nurses during their shifts. Let’s take a look at both scenarios. The Nursing Team Career Based on a 2013 report from the Department of Health and Human Services, 63 percent of RNs work in hospitals, which means that they provide inpatient and outpatient care as part... Read more...
Feb 19, 2015 | 12:00 pm
We each choose careers for different reasons, but why would someone choose to become a radiographer? It seems like this career includes repetitive tasks and not much room for immediate clinical career advancement, but just as every job has some minor drawbacks, most radiographers say that the pros far outweigh the cons. Let’s take a look at five of the best reasons to become a radiographer. Saving Lives The most beloved aspect to working as a radiographer is helping save lives. In fact, according to the Society of Radiographers, six out of ten patients who receive radiotherapy get cured! Knowing... Read more...
Feb 19, 2015 | 11:00 am
As you search for a campus nursing degree, did you know that online options also exist that could save you the time of commuting and sitting through class? Of course, certain classes and degree programs cannot be completed online due to the need for labs and supervised clinical experience, but don’t forget to check the comparison list below when looking—some campus nursing degree programs and classes have online equivalents worth noting. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – Not an Online Program This two-year nursing degree is also called the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), and it has served as... Read more...
Feb 10, 2015 | 10:00 am
State of Vermont Office of Professional Regulation is part of the office of Secretary of State. The OPR helps protect the public from unethical practitioners with systemic accountability. The regulatory boards address things like annual reports, legislative updates, reviewing applications for professional reviews, and statutes and rules for professions. Annual Reports In annual reports, the OPR reports changes and events for the fiscal year (July 1- June 30). Activities of specific units within the office are summarized for the 45 different professions managed by the OPR. Statistical data on expenditures and revenues for all regulatory programs may be included. This... Read more...
Feb 9, 2015 | 9:00 am
Our Unconscious Movements We scarcely think of the muscles we use as we reach, pull, walk, stretch, lift or handle small objects. They are guided by the neuronic activity between skeletal system and the brain. The activities begin as babies, discovering our fingers, control over our vocal chords, learning to sit, then stand. Performers, gymnasts, athletes learn to highly define their motor movement, bringing artful grace or amazing accomplishments with their motor skills. The complexity of the body’s neural network controlling motor movement is maintained through an intricate physiological balance that scientists and neuropsychologists continue to study. Anatomists break down... Read more...
Jan 18, 2015 | 10:00 am
Different states have slightly different requirements for nursing schools, but most Nursing Schools have prerequisites you have to meet. Prerequisites for Nursing School Applicants should be on a baccalaureate degree track. They will need to submit transcripts 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., this can... Read more...
