Steps to Take to Become a Certified Medical Assistant
The decision to pursue a career in healthcare may feel like a calling for those who want to serve members of their community. Careers in this industry are vital to the overall health of society, and they often provide fulfillment, longevity, and job security. If you are interested in pursuing a “hands-on” career in healthcare […]
Better Care for Patients Starts with Better Care for Nurses
We already know that nurses are the pulse that keep a hospital alive and thriving, but it’s still nice when the numbers back up that fact. And this week, the numbers did just that. A new meta-analysis from Penn’s School of Nursing found that by focusing on improving the work environment for nurses, patient and […]
Valuable Tips from Medical Assistants
When you visit your doctor’s office, you will likely come across a Medical Assistant! According to the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), “thousands of doctors and members of the medical community nationwide” rely on Medical Assistants to enhance each patient’s visit. In fact, you may have encountered a Medical Assistant the last time your […]
Tips for Nurses with Difficult Patients
There are all sorts of factors that contribute to making a person cranky. Maybe they’ve had a bad day. Maybe they have low blood sugar. Maybe they’re scared. Or maybe that’s just their personality. As a nurse, you’ll run into difficult patients from time to time—just like any other job with human interaction. And it […]
Moving to a Better Nursing Job Without Burning Bridges
You waited and waited for the news, yet it was still a surprise when it came in… the best kind of surprise. The new nursing job to which you’d applied decided that you were an excellent fit for their program. They were offering the works—a salary increase, extra vacation days, even moving expenses—and the potential […]
