Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Nursing is one of the hardest jobs in the country, and the first few years can be a wake-up call to aspiring providers trying to find their place in the healthcare industry. Many new nurses quickly realize that nursing isn’t for them, while others wind up in jobs that make them want to quit. Studies show 33% of new nurses leave the workforce within the first two years largely due to poor work-life balance, unsafe working conditions, and the emotional strain that comes with caring for patients a

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KevinMD.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The aging nursing population is one of the underlying conditions contributing to the nursing shortage in the United States. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1 million nurses are at least 50 years of age, and 60 percent of nurses are over age 40. Furthermore, over 20 percent of nurses plan to retire within Read more… The aging nursing population is contributing to the U.S. nursing shortage originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

When we think about nurses getting published, our thoughts naturally turn to nurses in academia doing research or teaching. However, being published is actually for everyone. Any nurse has the opportunity to be published, which can open the doors of possibility and reveal unforeseen career opportunities. Why Get Published? Dottie Roberts, EdD, MSN, MACI, RN, OCNS-C, CMSRN, CNE, has been the editor of the MEDSURG Nursing journal since 2002 and sees getting published as an equal opportunity. 

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Sensible Medicine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

First a review of the main trial then to the new paper in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. SELECT Trial The SELECT trial was the first to show that the glucagon-like-peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP1) semaglutide could actually modify cardiovascular disease. The discovery of another disease-modifying agent for heart disease is a breakthrough.

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Forbes Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The U.K. regulatory authority approved the Alzheimer's disease drug, Leqembi, last month. But the U.K. cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE recommends against reimbursement.

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Science Based Medicine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Using LLM tools to tackle AI-driven science misinformation head-on The post LLMs: Fighting Fire with Fire first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Prism Career Institute

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Working in the medical field provides so many rewarding opportunities. The ability to help patients get the care they need and support them every step of the way makes all the challenges worth it. However, not all patients are the same, and working with older patients takes some special skills. At Prism Career Institute, our Medical Assistant program provides in-depth training to help students learn the medical assistant responsibilities they need to handle the next step in their careers.

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Northwest Career College

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A diploma or degree in criminal justice can lead to several equally rewarding and practical career opportunities. These disciplines relate to professions associated with law enforcement and public safety. This article will identify some of the best career choices for criminal justice graduates. New field graduates may need additional education or experience to obtain these positions.

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