In recent years, there has been a lot of publicity, and even greater concern, surrounding the worsening shortage of healthcare providers worldwide. In the US alone, it is estimated that the shortfall in the number of primary and specialty care physicians may exceed 120,000 by 2034. This news, though certainly distressing, is by no means new. […]
An orthoptist is a health care provider within the ophthalmic field. They are an advanced provider and help people who have specific conditions of the eye. Orthoptists specialize in the analysis and treatment of eye movement problems and binocular vision. They are uniquely trained to treat disorders such as amblyopia, genetic disorders, and complex pediatric […]
Child life specialists are health care professionals who help children and families navigate the process of illness, injury, disability, trauma, or hospitalization. They are an integral part of the health care team, as they provide additional support resources to children and families to help process the often times stressful situation of an illness or injury. […]
Kidney dialysis removes metabolic waste from the blood. This is typically the job of the kidneys, but when the kidneys do no work, kidney dialysis is a necessary treatment for a patient. Hemodialysis technicians, also known as dialysis technicians, work together with a doctor or nurse to provide patient care to people with permanent kidney failure. During dialysis, the technician monitors […]
Nurse Coaching has a results-oriented, structured interaction with patients to help them meet their goals. In other words, nurse coaches provide patients with the tools and motivation they need to make decisions about areas of their lives that have been holding them back from optimal health and wellness. 5 Benefits of Becoming a Nurse Coach […]
Typically only available in large hospitals and clinics, and open only to nurses with suitable credentials and practical experience in a specialty role, the Cardiac CathLab Nurse must be a patient-care specialist in all aspects of the Cath Lab. The role does vary, but commonly, the Cath Lab nurse assists the Cardiac Interventionist in performing […]
Military nurses are healthcare professionals who provide medical care to military personnel. These nurses are like traditional nurses in that they care for patients by administering medications and treating wounds; however, there are many aspects of military nursing that make it different. For instance, instead of taking care of civilians in a traditional hospital settings, […]
One of the most important aspects of the healthcare industry is information technology. The reason information technology is absolutely critical to the healthcare industry is due to the fact that the healthcare industry thrives on the storing of confidential patient information. Not only does information technology store the confidential patient information, it also has to safely […]
You may have heard plenty of reasons why some nurses prefer traditional, full-time staff nursing and why others prefer per diem nursing positions through a staffing agency. And you might have your own thoughts about which option is right for you. If you’re considering per diem nursing but aren’t sure if you should make the […]
General Internists jobs are very important. They are responsible for when patients are trying to get to the right Doctor for the right care at the right time. This is the kind of job that requires you to be a social type. Because the job is not general, it requires a great deal of organizational […]
