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A recent BScN grad seeks to promote careers
in nursing – particularly among his
fellow men.
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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.
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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.
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her story.
A woman takes her medical misadventures
with a dose of good humor, and gives some
healthy advice.
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more.
A woman's experiences during her mother's
illness make her wonder, "Do the HIPPA privacy
laws really protect a patient?"
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her story.
The grating laughter caught her attention,
and her subsequent actions changed her life.
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more.
A man with Crohn's disease shares his
experiences.
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more.
Reflecting on the life lessons taught
by a young doctor who learned that she had
a brain tumor.
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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.
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Patients with adequate insurance,
who live in an appropriate location,
can receive the best care in the world
– but the rest …
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Think it's hard now? Discover the
wild and wonderful things women have
done in the past to prevent pregnancy.
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more. |
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Have we come a long way since 3000
BCE?
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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.
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You probably know the most common
symbol of the healthcare profession,
but how many others do you know?
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Learn what's involved in volunteering
and where to find a group to volunteer
with.
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more. |
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The history of transplants, from
BCE to the 21st century.
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more. |
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From the plague of Athens 430 BCE
to AIDS 2003 CE, mass deaths are, unfortunately,
nothing new.
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more. |
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What is the average life expectancy
of someone born today in North America?
How about in a few other countries?
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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?
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more. |
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In the history of war, what do you
think has been the biggest killer of
soldiers?
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Sometimes the truth about organ
trafficking is only a little less scary
than the grisly tales out of urban
folklore.
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more. |
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Welcome! Today's visit is to the
Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium
in Louisville, Kentucky.
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at your own risk. |
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Administrative professionals not
only may be called by a wide range
of titles, but they also wear many
hats.
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Will spring water prevent bedsores?
Will that apple keep the doctor away?
Does a dandelion know how long you'll
live?
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I work as a registered massage therapist
(RMT) at a health clinic. As part of my agreement
with the clinic, I used their template for
my business cards and, instead of producing
my own brochures, my name is included on
the clinic's brochures. A few months after
I joined the clinic … Read
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Email, internet use, phones, cameras, and
GPS – are you being watched at work?
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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.
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out why.
New grads in the US, be aware: from
FICA to Federal Tax, your paychecks won't
be as high as you expect.
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out why.
Love your work? Why not get certified
and add some extra letters after your name!
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more.
Are you a Relater, a Socializer, a Thinker,
or a Director?
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out.
In the world of internationally mobile
workers, a head shake may not mean what
you think it means.
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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.
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on.
Diagnosing and treating your procrastination
problem.
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more.
In considering your career, do you ever
consider questions like: What three songs
represent your working life?
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more.
For most people, the decision to quit
a job is a major decision. What are the
signs it's time to do so?
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