Thursday, January 9, 2025
Though none in recent history were as globally devastating as the current COVID-19 pandemic, epidemics and pandemics do, indeed, happen quite frequently compared to some other of mother nature’s destructive habits. The swine flu, for instance, claimed the lives of 12,000 people in 2009, and SARS, just 6 years prior, spread to four continents before
[ Read More ]Accidents happen. People get sick for all kinds of reasons. Without insurance, you’re taking a huge gamble that nothing bad will happen to you. Even if you’re young and healthy, it’s important to have at least basic insurance so that you can pay your bills if the worst should happen. Preventative care is also extremely
[ Read More ]The field of nursing is full of compassionate people who are dedicated to helping patients get healthy. Nurses play one of the most important roles in healthcare and have a lot of great career options these days. Some nurses have what it takes to excel in leadership roles. While others thrive in direct care nursing
[ Read More ]In the United States, we spend a lot on healthcare. In fact, we spend more than any other developed Western country. But what are we getting for all that spending? Not much, as it turns out. Despite spending far more on healthcare, Americans are in poorer health than their global neighbors. We have advanced technology
[ Read More ]There are many different paths to take for nurses, and all of them lead to rewarding jobs with good benefits and frequent feelings of accomplishment. However, stress levels vary greatly, as does income and whether the type of nursing job is in demand or not. Here is a look at some of the most sought-after
[ Read More ]Patient confidentiality is something that every healthcare provider in the country must adhere to, but sometimes circumstances change and patients aren’t able to confirm or deny a request that information is shared that could potentially save their lives. There are many ethical lines to toe in the world of healthcare, but HIPAA infringements are some
[ Read More ]One trend that nurses can be very excited about is finally having some days off. As vaccines continue to be distributed, hospitalizations for COVID-19 are slowly but surely lessening. As hospitals go back to some semblance of the operations they had prior to the pandemic, a few things learned during the COVID response are expected
[ Read More ]We’d like to believe that everyone will have a positive experience when they need to shop for health insurance, see a doctor, or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, this just isn’t the case in the United States. Social factors affect us in every area of life, including health, wellness, and how we’re treated by
[ Read More ]These days, sustainability is a major issue, not only for the future of the natural world but for the future of humanity as well. Human health and the environment are closely linked, and we now know that climate change will have a major negative impact on the health of people living all over the world.
[ Read More ]Over the last decade or so, electronic health records (EHR) have been helping to streamline medical record-keeping and coordinate patient care. EHR has been instrumental in allowing hospitals to reduce errors, leverage big data for patients’ benefit, and provide a more comprehensive picture of a patient’s health. There are so many benefits to collecting digital
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