Everything You Need to Know Anyone that has ever researched healthcare career options knows that there are multiple paths that can be pursued. While the demand for clinicians of all kinds continues to grow year-over-year, the respiratory therapy field is projected to grow the fastest over the next ten years (more on that later). So, […]
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Are you a nurse that’s been contemplating a return to school? We recently had the opportunity to interview Nicole Thomas, a Doctorally Prepared Registered Nurse and owner of Nicole Thomas – INC, about her experiences in higher academia. Keep reading to find out what insights she has about pursuing advanced degrees and how she can […]
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Tips and Tricks for Nurses As a nurse, your risk of catching a viral illness from an infected patient during cold and flu season is high. Additionally, your line of work requires that you be out in the community where you could possibly be exposed to COVID-19 (which shares many similar symptoms with the cold […]
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Despite their unique medical concerns, all patients have the same basic needs: to be heard, respected and cared for. One of the most effective ways to meet these needs is to establish and build patient rapport. In this blog post, we’ll explore what patient rapport is and seven tactics that you can employ to help […]
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Nursing professionals are always on the go, attending to patient needs and making sure that everything is properly documented. Additionally, nurses must be quick on their feet, able to recall and apply vast amounts of medical knowledge throughout the day. While a good memory is essential to success, the advent of mobile applications has made […]
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Within the healthcare industry, there is a growing demand for nurses that are qualified to work in long-term acute care (LTAC) settings. However, misconceptions about LTAC patients and the work environment prevents many nurses from pursuing these career advancing positions. Continue reading to find out more about LTAC facilities and why a job there might […]
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25 Nursing Memes Guaranteed to Make You LOL Being a nurse can be tough. That’s why we invite you to sit down, relax and enjoy a chuckle over these funny nursing memes. After all, laughter is the best medicine. 1. I got 99 problems but comfortable shoes ain’t one
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Interview with Jennifer Neer Within the social work field, there are many different sub-specialists that are committed to working with a specific demographic or issue. Jennifer Neer, licensed social worker at Winnebago Mental Health Institute, is a prime example of one of these specialists. In her work as a psychiatric social worker, Jennifer plays a […]
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Update Your Travel Nurse Resume to Set Yourself Apart Interested in a FREE travel nurse resume evaluation by an experienced industry professional? Fill out the form at the bottom of this post to find out how your resume stands up! Travel nursing is one of the most competitive niches within the healthcare industry. Within a […]
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Regardless of their specialty, nurses encounter a spectrum of patient emotions every day. Nurses’ communication skills emphasize being a calm and reassuring presence for all patients. Yet there are times when nurses are called upon to be both healer and mediator. One of the most valuable skills that a nurse can develop is the ability […]
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