In honor of National Neuropathy Week, learn
about "one of the most common diseases most
people have never heard of." Read
more.
A woman experiences the art and science of
the human body at a visit to a fascinating
BODY WORLDS exhibit. Read
more.
Sign up for
our email newsletter!
A recent BScN grad seeks to promote careers
in nursing – particularly among his
fellow men.
Read more.
An RN remembers her first charge experience
years ago, when she was a new grad, in charge
of a small, full ICU, in which a child lay
dying.
Read
her story.
A diagnosis of cancer prompted a woman
to found a program that teaches all types
of healthcare professionals how to deliver
exceptional care through compassion.
Read
her story.
A woman takes her medical misadventures
with a dose of good humor, and gives some
healthy advice.
Read
more.
A woman's experiences during her mother's
illness make her wonder, "Do the HIPPA privacy
laws really protect a patient?"
Read
her story.
The grating laughter caught her attention,
and her subsequent actions changed her life.
Read
more.
A man with Crohn's disease shares his
experiences.
Read
more.
Reflecting on the life lessons taught
by a young doctor who learned that she had
a brain tumor.
Learn
more.
"Is it a boy or girl?" is usually the
first question people ask when a baby is
born, but sometimes the answer is not so
clear-cut.
Read
more.
Check out our article
index! |
|
Check out our article
index!
 |
|
 |
Patients with adequate insurance,
who live in an appropriate location,
can receive the best care in the world
– but the rest …
Read
more. |
 |
Think it's hard now? Discover the
wild and wonderful things women have
done in the past to prevent pregnancy.
Read
more. |
 |
Have we come a long way since 3000
BCE?
Find
out. |
 |
The lives and separations of conjoined
twins should be anything but entertaining.
In the past, they were put in freak
shows, and, today, they still garner
sensational front-page stories.
We
look beyond the headlines … |
 |
You probably know the most common
symbol of the healthcare profession,
but how many others do you know?
Read
more. |
 |
Learn what's involved in volunteering
and where to find a group to volunteer
with.
Read
more. |
 |
The history of transplants, from
BCE to the 21st century.
Read
more. |
 |
From the plague of Athens 430 BCE
to AIDS 2003 CE, mass deaths are, unfortunately,
nothing new.
Read
more. |
 |
What is the average life expectancy
of someone born today in North America?
How about in a few other countries?
Find
out. |
 |
There are many ways to say good-bye
when you expect to see someone again,
but how do you say it when you won't?
Read
more. |
 |
In the history of war, what do you
think has been the biggest killer of
soldiers?
Read
more. |
 |
Sometimes the truth about organ
trafficking is only a little less scary
than the grisly tales out of urban
folklore.
Read
more. |
 |
Welcome! Today's visit is to the
Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium
in Louisville, Kentucky.
Enter
at your own risk. |
 |
Administrative professionals not
only may be called by a wide range
of titles, but they also wear many
hats.
Read
more. |
 |
Will spring water prevent bedsores?
Will that apple keep the doctor away?
Does a dandelion know how long you'll
live?
Read
more. |
|
|
How egregious can it be to use HIPAA as
a reason to terminate? I spoke with a patient
at our clinic as she was being registered,
since I happened to be in the office area
… Read
more.
Email, internet use, phones, cameras, and
GPS – are you being watched at work?
Learn
more!
New grads and new workers in Canada,
be aware: from EI to income tax, your paycheques
won't be as high as you expect.
Find
out why.
New grads in the US, be aware: from
FICA to Federal Tax, your paychecks won't
be as high as you expect.
Find
out why.
Love your work? Why not get certified
and add some extra letters after your name!
Read
more.
Are you a Relater, a Socializer, a Thinker,
or a Director?
Find
out.
In the world of internationally mobile
workers, a head shake may not mean what
you think it means.
Read
more.
Are you the best employee, always giving
110%? Well, surprise – you're the
most likely candidate for burnout.
Know
the signs.
Wondering what the letters behind someone's
name mean? Cynthia M. Piccolo, BA, MA,
PhD, BEd tells you.
Read
on.
Diagnosing and treating your procrastination
problem.
Learn
more.
In considering your career, do you ever
consider questions like: What three songs
represent your working life?
Read
more.
For most people, the decision to quit
a job is a major decision. What are the
signs it's time to do so?
Find
out.
Want to read more career advice? You can
find more in our
archives.
Check out our article
index! |
