You Need to Tell Patients the Dangers of Vaping
You definitely, as a health professional, understand the dangers of “vaping.” However, your patients probably do not. A large number of teenagers in the U.S. and around the world vape regularly, even after hearing the health consequences. Vape culture has overtaken American teenage culture. Only recently have the dangers of vaping been more widely understood as there have been a number of deaths related to vaping in America. So, why...
Nurse Practitioner VS Registered Nurse: The Showdown
It’s no secret that the nursing career is a lot like a tree. The base of the tree is your typical nursing the degree. Remember how fun the NCLEX was? Once you pass that grueling exam, the tree blossoms into dozens of branches which will be potential careers for you to pursue. Two of the most lucrative careers are a nurse practitioner and registered nurse. While many think the two careers are synonymous, they’re actually quite...
Highest Paid Medical Specialties in 2019
It’s a commonly accepted belief that physicians make good money. After all, they go through years of schooling in order to provide top care to their patients. But, as with everything else, some jobs within a field make a lot more than others. So, which physician specialties are the top-earners of the health care industry? Today, we’ll go over the highest paid medical specialties of 2019. Continue reading for more information! 7...
What is an Allergist? An Overview
The field of medicine is filled with many different specialties and subspecialties. This can make understanding the many types of physicians that exist more difficult. Today, we’ll focus on a more obscure type of physician: an allergist. So, what is an allergist? Continue reading for a brief overview of this subspecialty and why you should consider becoming one! What is an Allergist? Let’s start with the basics. An allergist is a...
Why Are Vascular Surgeons So Important?
There are a lot of common misconceptions about vascular surgery. Vascular surgeons focus on the vascular system. The vascular system is comprised of blood vessels. Vascular surgeons focus on these vessels and ensure the smooth flow of blood to and from the heart and throughout the body. Vascular surgeons do not spend the majority of their time conducting surgery. Instead, they often consult and treat patients who do not need surgery....