Scrubs

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Nursing is challenging, demanding, and rewarding, but working the night shift as a nurse presents a unique set of challenges that many nurses struggle to overcome. Navigating these obstacles requires a strategic approach to maintain physical and mental well-being. Working nocturnal hours sees you constantly juggle energy levels amid the silence of the hospital corridors, struggle with disrupted sleep patterns , and face difficulties in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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Athena Career Academy

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

In healthcare, medical assistants play a pivotal role, offering vital assistance to physicians and contributing to the seamless operation of medical offices. However, like any profession, medical assisting comes with challenges. Are you contemplating a career as a medical assistant? Gaining insight into the daily challenges that medical assistants encounter and learning effective strategies for overcoming them can give you a valuable advantage.

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EvidenceCare

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Change is a constant in healthcare IT. From technological advancements to evolving patient needs, the landscape is always shifting. As leaders in this field, it’s crucial to not only embrace change but also to effectively manage it to ensure the smooth operation of your healthcare system. In this article, we’ll explore the fundamentals of change management, featuring insights from Novlet Mattis, SVP & Chief Digital & Information Officer of Orlando Health , as discussed in her

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A “rebel” is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, Merriam-Webster tells us that a rebel is a person who opposes or takes up arms against a government or a ruler. As a verb, “to rebel” is to oppose or disobey one in authority or control, or otherwise renounce and resist by force the authority of one’s government.” An additional definition of the verb is, “ to feel or exhibit anger or revulsion.” If you’ve been a patient facing a diagnosis of an

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Science Based Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

A recent study found that physicians and scientists who are perceived as "experts" are prevalent within the antivax community and more influential because of their status as physicians and scientists. Why do physicians continue to tolerate antivax quacks within our ranks? The post Yet more evidence that we physicians need to clean up our act first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Athena Career Academy

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, with many professions working together to provide quality patient care. Among these healthcare professionals, medical assistants ensure the smooth functioning of medical practices, clinics, and healthcare facilities. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the medical assistant profession, shedding light on their diverse responsibilities and the various settings in which they contribute to the healthcare system.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

How financially vulnerable are people with medical debt in the U.S.? Significantly more, statistically speaking, we learn from the latest survey data revealed by the National Financial Capabilities Study (NFCS) from the FINRA Foundation. The Kaiser Family Foundation and Peterson Center on Healthcare analyzed the NFCS data through a consumer health care financial lens with a focus on medical debt.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Patients are often aware of all the nurses who care for them during a medical procedure, and particularly the perianesthesia nurses who are fierce patient advocates during a time when patients are under and emerging from sedation. As PeriAnesthesia Nurse Awareness Week (this year from February 5-11) celebrates all the work nurses do in this specialty and helps raise awareness of perianesthesia nursing as a career path.

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Science Based Medicine

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Mayo Clinic is a prestigious medical institution with a deserved international reputation. It also promotes rank pseudoscience. It does this, apparently, for all the reasons we have explored here at SBM over the years. I have seen first hand how one or a few true believers can promote so-called alternative medicine at their institutions, meeting little resistance from colleagues and administrators […] The post Mayo Clinic Promotes Reiki first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, FAAN “The most important things don’t always scream the loudest.” Bob Hawke Nurse managers are having challenges setting priorities. As one manager explained, We have been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don’t even know where to start – there are so many things we could do […] The post Using the One Thing to Set Priorities appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For change agents in health care, one of our True North paradigms is the Quintuple Aim. The five pillars of the Quint Aim grew from 3 goals of the Triple Aim: to improve patient experience, to drive better health outcomes, and to lower per patient costs. The Quadruple Aim added the goal of bolstering clinicians’ well-being ( to address burnout, stress and depression ), leading to the addition of health equity as the fifth objective.

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Patient Experience 71

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As a sponsor of the annual Critical Care Transport Nurses Day on February 18, the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association aims to raise awareness of this nursing career path while simultaneously celebrating the nurses who work in dynamic critical care transport settings. The critical care transport nursing specialty offers variations of work settings so nurses can work in settings including air transport, ground transport, and military transport.

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Science Based Medicine

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The controversial and never-proven-effective drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, aducanumab (Aduhelm) has been discontinued. The post Adios Aduhelm first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When Nick Saban, longtime football coach at the University of Alabama, announced his retirement from the sport in January 2024, an unintended ripple effect led to more than 60 players and coaches leaving their positions or current teams. This has been made possible by a transfer portal […] The post The Potentially High Cost of Nurse Manager Turnover appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Yesterday, someone made an error on the Internet. And I think it was me. Here is a link to my take of the ARCADIA trial. In brief, the trial compared apixaban vs aspirin in patients who had had a stroke of unknown source and evidence of atrial cardiopathy. The trial was stopped early for futility. Recurrent stroke (the primary endpoint) occurred in 40 patients in each group.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Longtime cardiovascular nurse Diana-Lyn Baptiste, DNP, RN, CNE, FPCNA, FAAN , associate professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) board member, gave Minority Nurse some insight into a career in the broad field of cardiac nursing. As the nation marks American Heart Month in February, Baptiste shares some of what makes this career choice a good fit for her.

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Science Based Medicine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Newborns are exposed to painful procedures for good reason every day. Treating pain is important in this population, and music might play a role. At least it definitely won't hurt. The post Music for Reducing Pain in Newborns first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Valant’s Treatment Plan Template for Behavioral Health Creating effective treatment plans is essential in behavioral health. They offer a structured roadmap for both practitioners and clients, making sure that everyone is on the same page. A comprehensive treatment plan template tailored for behavioral health promotes standardized and evidence-based care, ensuring that practitioners follow best practices while addressing the unique needs of each individual client.

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KevinMD.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Since the Civil War, there have been seventy-four wars and conflicts America has fought in. But as bad as previous wars had been, there has never been anything in American history like the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. While America’s direct intervention against Germany and Japan lasted less than five years, the war on terror went Read more… The unseen battle: America’s veterans and the crisis of chronic pain originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The healthcare industry is challenging, with professionals constantly working to improve patient outcomes while adapting to changing landscapes. For those in the roles of Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians, the pressure to perform at a high level can often result in stress and burnout, negatively impacting one’s quality of life and career satisfaction.

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Science Based Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

“You are here early,” he said. “Yeah. I’m trying to decide what to do about this pump and the seawater cure. So far, my attempts are falling flat.” I told him about the couple pumping water and my lack of success in stopping them from taking the water home. “No surprise,” said Bonham. “Water is supposed to be as safe as mothers” […] The post Skeptics in the Pub.

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Medbridge

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Whiplash injuries, commonly resulting from motor vehicle collisions (MVC), present a complex challenge for physical therapists aiming to optimize patient recovery—especially when neck and bodily pain becomes chronic. Because the critical period for intervention typically falls within the first 12 weeks post-injury, it’s especially important to perform early and thorough assessments on a patient-by-patient basis. […] The post 4 Innovations in Chronic Whiplash Therapy appeared first on MedBr

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KevinMD.com

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The perception that our U.S. health care system is broken has become nearly fact among health care workers and the public alike. Many other countries are facing similar challenges, beyond the recent spotlight on our Canadian and British friends across the pond. The issue remains: Who are we to blame and more importantly, what can Read more… Blame game in U.S. health care: Who’s responsible and what’s the solution?

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Accepted Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Check out all the blog posts in this series: Identifying the Ingredients of a Winning Essay Finding a Theme for Your Statement of Purpose Writing Your Career Goals Essay How to Start Your First Draft of an Application Essay Revise and Polish Your Application Essays You’ve completed your first essay draft – this is a great milestone! Outstanding essays are not sprung into the world on the first try, however, so now it’s time to revise and edit.

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Unitek College

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Discover Some of the Best Specialties for Nursing Professionals. Whether you’re an active nurse or an aspiring one, you will likely consider specialization at some point in your career. This is because nursing specialties allow healthcare professionals to meet the complex needs of the human condition. By pursuing specialization, nurses demonstrate a commitment to professional […] The post The 15 Best Hospital Nursing Jobs in 2024 appeared first on Unitek College.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Cloud phones hit practice budgets The BMA has warned that practices are facing rising costs while trying to implement cloud-based telephony. Implementation was included in the GP contract as a key factor in helping practices handle appointments. But some practices are facing huge increases in the costs of phone systems. The BMA has warned that practices are getting no help with rising costs in spite of the new services being provided through the NHS England Better Purchasing Framework.

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Health Prime

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is propelling the healthcare industry into a new era, revolutionizing medical practices. According to Statista , the global healthcare AI market is forecast to be worth almost 188 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. The integration of AI brings forth incredible opportunities for growth and improvements. However, to fully capitalize on the benefits of AI, transparency must be at the forefront of your practice’s AI strategy.

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KevinMD.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

When building your practice, knowing what factors influence how patients find you and ultimately choose to be treated by you is critical. As a health care provider, you focus on treating patients and providing the best care possible. The business side of health care may be of less interest to you. However, to effectively grow Read more… The top 3 factors influencing how patients choose your health care practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Practice Management Institute

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

H ealthcare administration can be a fulfilling and stable professional path for new career-climbers that are attracted to the business side of medicine – patient administration, medical coding, billing, auditing, office management, and compliance. Beyond the front desk there’s a whole team of professionals that support the clinicians by protecting patient privacy and enforcing compliance guidelines, reviewing medical documentation, processing insurance claims, billing, and posting payments.

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Practice Index

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Consistent, quality communication across your social media channels is vital for helping maintain a positive reputation for your practice. It's becoming more common for people to leave negative posts on your social media feeds, alongside rants on posts, and derogatory reviews. One of the key ways to combat these, and limit the damage they cause to your reputation, is to bury them in a stream of regular positive, well-structured content that is engaging for your audience.

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Medbridge

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

As digital care continues to grow in use and popularity, physical therapists are increasingly using technology to expand and improve care delivery. When used effectively, virtual tools can improve every aspect of the patient experience, but most notably, their power lies in their ability to improve communication, enhance access to care, and motivate and engage […] The post Future-Proofing Your Organization with Virtual Physical Therapy appeared first on MedBridge Blog.

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