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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 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 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 Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels   Healthcare jobs dominate the salary ladder. It’s not just a popular opinion, but it’s backed by recent data. A recent publication in HealthExec backs the claim, stating that medical jobs top the list of highest-paid careers in the United States.  A career in healthcare is worthwhile if your aim is to get a job that pays well. Many people, however, believe that only physicians enjoy...
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...
Image by RDNE Stock project via Pexels One surefire way to improve your career prospects is by upskilling yourself! The ManpowerGroup’s 2023 Workplace Trends Report has found that about 57% of workers seek to upskill themselves outside work. Besides being a career booster, upskilling can keep you competitive in the industry and help you land a higher-paying role.  Leveling up your skills is beneficial for professionals in every...
Image from Unsplash Nurses will always be in demand. No matter where you go, they’re the backbone of every medical institution, working diligently behind the scenes.  The nursing workforce makes up the bulk of the healthcare profession in the U.S. It is nearly four times the size of the physician workforce, according to the National Library of Medicine (NIH) . The history of nursing is an interesting one. Although historians can’t...
Image from Pexels  What floods your mind when you think of nursing? Hospital settings where professionals wearing scrubs care for patients in bed, right?  The role of nursing is associated with bedside care. But is it the only thing nursing has to offer?  While hospital setting and bedside care are central to the profession, nursing includes a wide range of roles that go beyond patient care. Those roles are just as rewarding as...