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Choosing Your Medical Specialty – Internal Medicine
Why I Decided to Become an Internist In order to answer the question of why I pursued a career in internal medicine, I must first provide insight into why I chose to practice medicine altogether. I grew up in a […]
Read moreYour Nursing License Across State Lines
What do you do when you are offered the perfect nursing job, or a life situation arises that requires you to pack up and move across state lines? Besides the obvious logistics, you need to prepare to move your nursing […]
Read moreWhere Can You Find Work in Physical Therapy Today?
Physical therapy is one of the fastest growing careers today. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this occupation will increase by 36 percent in the next 10 years, opening up thousands of positions in a career field that is both […]
Read moreStaying Healthy in Healthcare
If you work in healthcare, you know what an interesting and rewarding career it can be. Doctors, paramedics, technicians and nurses all play a part in making people’s lives better. They have an opportunity to make a difference, sometimes during […]
Read moreSupport Organizations for Minorities in Healthcare
Blacks, Hispanics and American Indians make up almost a quarter of the U.S. population, yet as a group account for only 6 percent of physicians, 9 percent of nurses and 5 percent of dentists. According to the Sullivan Commission on […]
Read moreDo Nurses Need Liability Insurance?
The short answer? Probably. Nurses do get sued, even good ones who haven’t done anything wrong. Liability insurance protects nurses from losing personal property in a lawsuit, and it adds a layer of protection in case your state Board of […]
Read moreRap Video Solves Hospital Readmission Rate Problems
Editor’s note: Okay, we admit that our title may be (more than) a little sensational, this rap video probably won’t really solve any readmission rate problems. But, it does use an R. Kelly song to parody the problem better than any […]
Read moreUltrasound Technologist / Sonographer Career Analysis
Working in Ultrasound If you are looking for a career in healthcare in which you have the chance to utilize the latest technology, interact with patients, and work in a variety of settings, ultrasound may be a good choice. Ultrasound […]
Read moreVacation With a Purpose: Exploring Volunteer Opportunities in Healthcare
Most of us get into the medical field because we like helping people. We get a deep sense of satisfaction from offering our services to our patients. Sometimes, however, we desire to do more, whether it’s down the street or […]
Read moreWhat is the Promise of Personalized Medicine?
The era of personalized medicine, also known as precision medicine, has been burgeoning for decades – ever since the advent of the Human Genome Project in 1990, which culminated with the completion of the first human DNA sequence in 2000. […]
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