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Generation Z Want Careers in Healthcare

Emerging RN Leader

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC The Good News There is some very good news as we look at the future of the healthcare workforce. Generation Z high schoolers now indicate that they want a career in medicine or health-related fields (46%) compared to science and engineering now coming in at a distant second […] The post Generation Z Want Careers in Healthcare appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Should residents take the day off when they are sleepy?

Sensible Medicine

When I was a resident, I worked 7 nights of 12 hour shifts alternating with 7 days of 14 hour shifts. The jet lag was like flying to Moscow. I also worked 28 hour shifts Q4 (on paper), which actually ran as high as 32-36 hours (in reality). Often, I was tired. Whether or not residents need to work long hours, and what they do during that time is an open debate.

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Why Quitting Smoking Could Be The Key To Better Health

Forbes Healthcare

Smoking remains a serious threat to global health, as it is linked to more than a dozen cancers and a diverse array of diseases.

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The Most Common Issues Patients Complain About

Practice Builders

Patient satisfaction is one of the most critical outcomes to achieve in the complex world of healthcare, and as a result, there is no surprise in practice owners and medical specialists being vulnerable to complaints. Understanding these complaints instead of taking the position of stubborn ignorance is the first step toward improving patient experience.

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3 German Swimmers Ill After Racing In Seine River At Paris Olympics

Forbes Healthcare

After the 10-kilometer open water marathon swimming event held in the Seine River at the 2024 Paris Olympics, 3 of 4 German swimmers fell ill including Leonie Beck.

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Olympic Pistol Medalist Kim Ye-Ji Who Went Viral Suddenly Collapses

Forbes Healthcare

South Korea’s Kim Ye-ji, who went viral on social media during her silver medal performance in the 10m air pistol at the Olympics, passed out at a press conference.

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