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Image by Cedric Fauntleroy via Pexels Remote healthcare administration has changed from what it was a decade ago. When you go even a  few years back, admin jobs were all about front desks and filing rooms, while now, they're more about managing schedules, patient records, billing, tele-health support in front of a laptop, and similar (more complex) tasks. Because of this change, the entire system can work without you being...
Image by Tima Miroshnichenko via Pexels When a patient crosses the critical phase of illness, they often need an intermediate form of care that blends precision and rehabilitative focus. Subacute nursing thus becomes an important consideration. It is essential for recovery for patients who require medical oversight, advanced therapies, and kindness after hospitalization.  Healthcare professionals must understand subacute nursing in...
Image by sungmin cho via Pixabay Life inside a high-acuity area is noisy, bright, and packed with alarms. Therefore, some professionals are swapping commotion for a lamp-lit desk and a humming laptop. Instead of tweaking ventilators, they now tweak code blocks that sift through DNA strings and chart exports. Their clinical instinct does not vanish; it just moves into a new toolkit built from scripts and spreadsheets. Raw hospital...
Image Source via iStock   The healthcare industry is booming, offering a wide range of career opportunities for individuals from various educational and professional backgrounds. Regardless of where you're starting, having a solid grasp of medical terminology is one of the most essential skills for excelling in healthcare roles. Whether you're preparing for a new positio n or seeking to enhance your current expertise,...
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 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 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...
Image from Pexels Nursing is more than just a job, which you perhaps knew that when you signed up for it. It’s a calling, a career path where you make a genuine difference in the lives of others every single day.   As meaningful as it is, nursing is rewarding. Nurses rake in an average of $94,207 annually, plus overtime compensation, which can add around $12,000 to their earnings. Beyond financial rewards, nursing offers a world of...
Image from Pexels Nursing is not like a typical desk job where you clock in at nine and clock out at five. It’s rather a way of life.  The role of nurses extends beyond bandages, needles, and antibiotics. They are the ones who comfort the frightened child in the emergency room and educate patients about their health conditions. They also advocate for those who can’t advocate for themselves. They often have to skip their meals to hold...
Image by Tara Winstead via Pexels Did the stories of Florence Nightingale—the Lady with the Lamp—inspire you to become a nurse? Or were you always interested in looking after people? Regardless of what brought you here, one thing is certain: a career in nursing is incredibly rewarding.  As a nurse, you have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day. Even the financial prospects aren’t bad. Yearly, registered...