Story at a Glance Medical assisting is one of the fastest growing, entry-level medical professions in healthcare. It is also one where training can be obtained in under a year, putting you into the field quickly. Today’s article gives you a snapshot of what it takes to becoming a medical assistant, the characteristics employers look […]
Story at a Glance Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. There are factors you can’t control, such as heredity links or breast density. However, today’s article provides 12 different ways you can minimize your risk of breast cancer. All of them are things you […]
Anti-Aging – A Continue the Conversation topic Anti-aging is the first topic in a new monthly series I call Continue the Conversation. In each monthly segment, I’ll be providing my thoughts on a topic related to healthcare. Then I’ll invite you to continue the conversation. From your thoughts, I hope to learn more about […]
Story at a Glance Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are highly skilled nursing professionals who provide comprehensive care to patients with a high degree of autonomy. This article defines the profession and provides information on: Roles and responsibilities. Training and education. Licensure and certification. One of the writers for our site goes to a nurse practitioner […]
You’re thinking about becoming a nurse. But how do you know if it’s the right job for you? And is nursing a good career path to follow? Whether you’ve just graduated high school or you’re a working professional looking to make a career change, becoming a registered nurse can be a great move for your […]
Story at a Glance The topic of immunization is one that confuses many people. It is fraught with myth mixed with fact. After reading this article, you’ll learn about: The benefits and risks of immunization. The social responsibility of immunization. Natural immunity. Specific information about measles vaccinations can be found here. You’ll also be provided […]