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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 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 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 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 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 Pexels The journey of motherhood is a crazy, happy one. The wild sleepless nights, the struggle of breastfeeding, and trying to figure out why your baby is crying—everything is overwhelming and nerve-wracking after you give birth.  After a while, however, things start pacing down. Just as things begin to fall into place, another challenge arises—rejoining the workforce.  This is difficult for every professional. But it’s a...
Photo by Anna Shvets via Pexels With climate change becoming an ever-growing concern, sustainability and environmental compliance standards are rapidly evolving. The relationship between climate change and healthcare is troubling, and the U.S. healthcare industry is among the top contributors to climate change, accounting for a quarter of global healthcare emissions. Professionals within this industry have a responsibility to address...