Care of a Dying Patient: Morals vs Career
What would you say is the hardest task in your field of work? For those who chose to have a career as a healthcare professional, the toughest obstacle is deciding the best, ultimate treatment for those on the brink of death. On one hand, aggressive treatment is a last resort that could potentially save a life. However, with a low chance of costly and painful treatments being effective or lifesaving; it might be inhumane to administer...
A Whole New World | Healthcare After a Pandemic
For some, they might think it’s right around the corner. For others, they expect it to last well into the fall and possibly next year. Only time will tell just how long it’ll take for the COVID-19 pandemic to end. One thing we do know for sure is that our current state of “normalcy” is expected to change. Regardless of the industry, the coronavirus has greatly impacted how we live our everyday lives. We’re seeing the rocky terrain...
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...
DEA Number Guide for Providers
No, it has nothing to do with Breaking Bad or any other action-packed crime show on television. A DEA number is actually a term that health care providers use. Below, we’ll cover what a DEA number is, why they’re important, and the registration process for obtaining one. Continue reading for a complete DEA number guide for health care professionals! What is a DEA Number? A DEA number is a set of digits which allows health care...
Healthcare Jobs Without a Degree Needed
We get it. Sometimes going to college just isn’t in the cards. In fact, the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center reported that college enrollment rates have continued to decrease in the last decade. Due to this trend, more career options are opening up for professionals without undergraduate degrees. This is especially true for the healthcare field. In this blog, we’ll cover healthcare jobs without a degree needed! Continue...
Seasonal Allergy Relief for Locum Tenens
Spring has finally sprung, and for many of us, that means that our allergies have sprung as well. Seasonal allergies affect the majority of Americans during spring, summer, and sometimes early fall. Being a locum tenens and being on the road can trigger stronger seasonal allergies than some, as you are experiencing changing climates and pollen levels. It can be really frustrating to get your allergies under control when you are...