Today, we bring you another installment of our recipe series for MA students! The goal is to provide you with recipes that are easy to make, relatively cheap, and mostly healthy. Whether you’re just starting out or you are hard at work in your Medical Assistant program, it’s important to keep your energy up and […]
Every day, nurses touch the lives of other people. But every so often, one of those patients can change the life of a nurse forever. And this was exactly what happened when nurse Liz Smith (of Franciscans Children’s Hospital in Boston) first locked eyes with infant Gisele. Gisele’s story was a sad one. Born at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
