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The Modern Health Care Provider: How to Handle Negative Online Reviews

The Modern Health Care Provider: How to Handle Negative Online Reviews

If you think online reviews are reserved for restaurants and hotels, think again. In fact, the latest statistics indicate that 77 percent of people say they use online reviews as a starting point when searching for a new doctor and 84 percent say online reviews help them evaluate a physician’

8 Ways to Earn CME Credits

8 Ways to Earn CME Credits

Starting a career in the health care industry requires several years of education. That learning doesn’t cease once a license and/or board certification is obtained. In fact, in the medical field, education is a constant and ongoing thing. This process is known in the industry as continued medical

Patient Assessment Tips for Paramedics

Patient Assessment Tips for Paramedics

One of the basic fundamentals of emergency medicine is the ability to quickly and accurately assess the patient being treated. This is especially true for paramedics, as they are often the first responders to the scene of a medical emergency. And while the best way to truly learn and hone

5 Tips for Tackling Medical School Debt

5 Tips for Tackling Medical School Debt

If you’re still battling medical school debt, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, according to the American Medical Student Association, more than 86% of graduates in the medical field end up carrying educational debt. And with the average amount owed coming in just under $200k, it can be

Should You Become an EMT?

Should You Become an EMT?

After several years of economic uncertainty, the emergency medical technician (EMT) field is bouncing back in a major way. In fact, experts are projecting a continued growth rate of 15% between now and 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. If you’re considering a career in the

6 Ways to Further Your Nursing Career

6 Ways to Further Your Nursing Career

You became a nurse because you care about helping others. You also care about yourself, which is reflected in the commitment and drive you have for improving yourself, both personally as well as professionally. Whether you just entered the field of nursing or you’ve been practicing for decades, there

Which Medical Certification Do You Need for Your Job?

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Which Medical Certification Do You Need for Your Job?

These days, more and more industries are requiring employees to become trained and certified to handle emergency medical situations – and for good reason. Studies indicate that eight out of ten of the 326,000 cardiac arrests that occur each year happen outside of a hospital. That means there’s a

RN vs. BSN – What’s the Difference?

RN vs. BSN – What’s the Difference?

In real life, nursing is much more complicated than what you see on TV and in the movies. There are various different levels of a nursing career as well as different credentials. To clarify things, we recently shared a blog post that highlighted the differences between an LPN (licensed practical

LPN vs. RN – What’s the Difference?

LPN vs. RN – What’s the Difference?

From the outside, nursing seems relatively straightforward. In fact, many people don’t realize that there are actually several different branches of the nursing profession. If you’ve begun the journey of pursuing a career in nursing, chances are you’ve come across the terms Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and

7 Disturbing Stats About Physician Burnout (and How You Can Avoid Them)

7 Disturbing Stats About Physician Burnout (and How You Can Avoid Them)

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word “burnout” as “exhaustion of physical or emotional strength or motivation usually as a result of prolonged stress or frustration.” Few career choices can produce this kind of prolonged exhaustion like that of a health care professional. As such, it’s only logical that physicians

Medical Professionals – Building Confidence At Work

Medical Professionals – Building Confidence At Work

Given the many pressures and demands placed on those in the healthcare industry, it’s not uncommon for medical professionals to feel insecure and experience self-doubt about their abilities. After all, it’s a workplace in which one small mistake could have devastating results. Yet confidence is one of the

Medical Professionals – How to Achieve Better Work/Life Balance

Medical Professionals – How to Achieve Better Work/Life Balance

The medical field is one in which chaos is not only accepted, it’s embraced as part of everyday life. Unfortunately, having to work crazy hours, manage multiple shifts and being pulled in a dozen different directions at once can also wreak havoc on one’s personal life. The key

How To Prevent Nurse Burnout

How To Prevent Nurse Burnout

While being a nurse can be highly rewarding, the job itself can also be incredibly stressful. On top of the plethora of daily duties on your plate, there is the very real pressure of having the health and wellbeing of other human beings in your hands. Add to this the