Nursing Education  As healthcare practices and knowledge have evolved, so have nurses. Likely, no one has advanced more than this modern professional. Today’s nurses have management positions leading entire departments. They are administrators, educators, community healthcare spokespersons, and leaders serving in the public healthcare sector. Early Nursing Education But, this was not always the case. […]

Constitution Day, also known as Citizenship Day, is an American federal observance that recognizes the adoption of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens via birth in the United States or through naturalization. The day is observed on September 17, the day the Constitutional Convention’s 39 delegates came together to sign […]

Medical histories—were once housed in manila folders with protruding alphabetized tabs, standing like flags at full attention; each folder held a handwritten health history by one’s family doctor. A black dial phone, college-ruled Steno pad, carbon copy paper, and a home-drawn medical logo historically occupied space atop a medical receptionist’s aluminum desk. Once home to the tools […]

Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) work under the supervision of licensed Physical Therapists to help patients regain movement and manage pain after surgery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), injury, disability, or illness. The rehabilitative and therapeutic modalities used include soft tissue mobilization/massage techniques, stretching, exercises, manual therapy interventions, range of movement motions, electrotherapies, and more.1  Physical Therapist […]

It’s safe to say we’re all grateful for the countless nurses providing acute care to us in times of need. But how many of us know the differences between nurses and what each does? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? What makes them different from Registered Nurses? Can both do the same functions? Here are […]

The demand for foreign LVN / RN nurses has increased manifold over the last 10-15 years.  Analysts have attributed this primarily to lack of skilled in-house staff.  This demand has also seen globalization of primary healthcare to developing countries.

Who are Phlebotomists? What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse? And just what is the difference between a Licensed Vocational Nurse and a Certified Nursing Assistant? Are you interested in a healthcare vocation yet don’t know where to begin or how to make sense of wellness terms? This article focuses on three different entry-level healthcare professions, […]

The healthcare industry, specifically nursing, is constantly evolving as new medical technology, discoveries, and innovations occur. As a nurse, it is your responsibility to inform, inspire, and educate yourself, your co-workers, and your patients. Reading is one of the most effective and enjoyable ways to do this. There are a countless number of nursing books on […]

Below is an excerpt from Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation as seen on the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Learning official website. (Book authors: Patricia Benner, Molly Sutphen, Victoria Leonard, and Lisa Day) Educating Nurses: A Call for Radical Transformation explores the strengths and weaknesses in nursing education and the external challenges […]

A phlebotomy license is something that is much sought after by those aspiring for a rewarding career in the health care sector. Even those currently employed in the phlebotomy field with at least two years of experience should seek certification. This certification is essential since this is what leads to a phlebotomy license. Even those who have […]

Even in the most welcoming work environments, healthcare, by and large, is an industry valuing precision–with literal tolerance for what is sloppy. “Close enough” or “whoops” are not negotiable medical maxims. For instance, a patient couldn’t care less how your Saturday night went if you put them at risk for infection. Pupils entering healthcare do […]

A phlebotomist specializes in drawing blood for various purposes, such as lab tests and blood donations. Mostly, physicians and nurses don’t perform the act of drawing blood from patients themselves. Instead, they have a phlebotomist to take care of that. A phlebotomist usually collects blood from patients by making a puncture in their veins. This process […]