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Image Source Via Pexels As a mental health provider, you help clients navigate their struggles and find healing. It’s no wonder you experience a sense of purpose and fulfillment as you call it a day.  But when the workday ends, your other full-time job begins—being a mom. And let’s be honest, parenting is no less demanding than therapy sessions.  Once kids are added to the mix, things become even more challenging. You’re not just...
Image Source via Pexels For any patient dealing with fractures, dislocations, or concussions, recovering from a stroke, or trying to overcome addiction, rehabilitation is a part of recovery.  The goal of rehab is to help patients regain, maintain, or improve physical, mental, or cognitive abilities that they need for daily life. According to WHO, rehab helps children, adults, and seniors to be as independent as possible in everyday...
Image Source via Freepik Vascular health is an integral component of overall well-being, yet often neglected during routine healthcare services. Varicose veins, peripheral artery disease (PAD), and deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are becoming more frequent conditions resulting in pain, mobility limitations, and potentially life-threatening blood clots if left untreated - therefore early diagnosis and effective treatments must be employed in...
Image by Pete Linforth via Pixabay   Healthcare workers play a binding role in caring for others, often putting their own needs aside to save lives and provide comfort to those in need. Their dedication and commitment are unmatched, but the demands of their work can take a serious toll on their mental health. The intense pressures of healthcare such as long hours, high-stakes decisions, and exposure to suffering make these...
Image from Unsplash Under normal circumstances, healthcare workers have to do their jobs facing constant challenges. And then came the pandemic. Overworked, exhausted and running on fumes, many crashed and burned due to burnout. Frontline workers were forced to reconsider their career choices while others questioned whether it was worth compromising their mental health. According to The National Institutes of Health, healthcare...
Image from Unsplash Caring for people without prejudice or bias takes a certain type of person. The second you’re admitted to the hospital, you trust these strangers to make you whole again. You're entrusting them with your life.  A quote pertaining to the African proverb, “It takes a village" is a good example of a certain type of care.  From nurses to doctors to support staff, previously healthcare workers were tasked with caring...
Image from Unsplash Learning institutions arm us with the know-how and technical skills to join the workforce. We study, write exams, and get on-the-job experience. Finally, after a few years, we’ve got the papers to prove our qualifications. What about soft skills; the emotional intelligence needed to do your job efficiently and positively influence your career? In a rehab setting, you are entrusted with caring for patients,...
Image from Pexels The mid-career phase can feel like a strange in-between place. You are no longer the eager newbie learning something new every day, but you are also not quite at the finish line of your career. It’s that tricky spot where growth can feel stalled, and the spark you once had might seem dimmer. A mid-career plateau isn’t a dead-end, however. It’s an opportunity to recalibrate, refocus, and reignite your passion for...
Image by Tara Winstead via Pexels The American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) brings everything you’ve worked on to become a doctor into one place and is the starting line for most US medical schools. While the service aims to streamline the admissions process, it can be very overwhelming. After all, it’s years of preparation packed into a single application!  With medical school admissions more competitive than ever,...
Image by Tim Mossholder via Unsplash Choosing to pursue a career in the healthcare industry can be incredibly rewarding, with doctors, nurses, physicians and specialists able to make noticeably positive impacts on their local communities. While a personal calling towards the job is the most commonly-cited reason for people choosing to work in healthcare, there are many wider benefits to consider. The healthcare industry is the...
Image from  Unsplash It takes a certain personality type to become a nurse. Some might even say it’s a calling; an impulsive yearning to help those in pain and need. Empathy. Compassion. Understanding. These are the pillars that make a good nurse. An article published a few years back in NursingStandard found that understanding personality types could assist nurses in how they perceive themselves and their colleagues in a workplace...
Image from Unsplash Nurses are the backbone of every healthcare institution; the clogs that keep the machine running. Without them, societies would cease to function. However, the long hours and taking care of unappreciative patients can come with burnout and low job satisfaction, resulting in many leaving the profession.  For others, it’s motivation to pivot into a specialized role while remaining in nursing. Choosing to specialize...