IMAGE SOURCE As the need for healthcare rises, there will be a rise in job openings for pharmacy technicians, medical secretaries, dental assistants, lab technicians, and imaging technicians. One example is that by 2020, the U.S. government predicts a shortage of between 800,000 and one million nurses. It stands to reason that all of the support and […]
IMAGE SOURCE Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. Many have incorrectly attributed this statement to the ancient Chinese sage Confucius. The earliest match located was published in the “Princeton Alumni Weekly” in 1982. This journal quoted a Professor of Philosophy named Arthur Szathmary as […]
According to the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) have been a part of the health care system in America for over 60 years. A CNS is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) who has earned a Master’s of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and […]
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest fields of engineering, covering everything from automotive and robots to things on the molecular level. Mechanical engineers use computers not only to help them create and implement new designs, but also to analyze and correct problems they come across. They might work on a specific part of a […]
According to the 2010 Census, almost one in five Americans, or about 56.7 million people, have a disability. Over half of these Americans (or one in ten) reported that their disability was severe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that half of all adults, about 117 million people, had one or more […]
Some nurses primarily treat patients in a specific age group, while others work with patients who have different medical issues. Nephrology nurses work with patients that either have kidney problems or are at risk for developing these problems. IMAGE SOURCE: Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons license Path to Becoming a Nephrology Nurse If you want to […]
If you want to work closely with patients who truly need you, you might be interested in becoming a critical care nurse. These nurses work with patients who need close monitoring due to serious or complex issues. IMAGE SOURCE Path to Becoming a Critical Care Nurse To become a critical care nurse, you must first […]
Engineering is known as a high paying career path. If you’re wondering just how much money you could make, the answer depends on factors such as what branch of engineering your pursue, what industry you work in and how much time and effort you are willing to invest in furthering your career. IMAGE SOURCE Engineering […]
As you explore your options for an engineering education, you might wonder about the differences between engineering disciplines that sound somewhat similar, like chemical and biomedical engineering. Both of these branches of engineering can have effects on the health care industry and put to use common principles of engineering. However, there are differences in the […]
Some of the most rewarding specialties in the health care industry involve bringing new life into the world and caring for newborn babies. As a nurse, there are different career paths you can take to these roles. Two of the most popular nursing careers that involve working with babies are nurse midwife and neonatal nurse. […]
