According to the United States Census Bureau, the number of people holding two or more jobs has increased over the last twenty years. More than any other field, those in healthcare look for extra income outside their regular jobs. Financial pressures and a high-stress work environment may have you looking for low-stress income opportunities.
The nurse-physician relationship is a vital part of patient care, but let’s be honest—it’s not always smooth sailing. A 2022 survey found that 63% of nurses experience challenging interactions with physicians at least once a month, and 27% deal with them weekly. These moments can range from minor disagreements over patient care to more serious issues, like potentially disrespectful behavior.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. last month quietly endorsed recommendations from his handpicked vaccine advisors that everyone in the U.S. ages 6 months and older receive a flu shot for the upcoming season. The backdated notice appeared this week on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendations without fanfare -- a contrast to Kennedy's July announcement endorsing the removal of thimerosal from flu vaccines despite the preservative's long safety record.
We live in a world of sight and sound. That is the human experience. But most other mammals live in a very different world, a world of smells. Evolution has atrophied our sense of smell to the point that, in social situations, we don’t really think about it unless an odor is particularly offensive.
After recent news that a woman in Florida was arrested for allegedly impersonating a nurse—holding a position meant for an RN at AdventHealth Palm Coast for 18 months without a license—a new report raises concerns that it could be part of a larger national trend.
An over-the-counter nasal spray which has been used for years as a safe and effective treatment for seasonal allergies could potentially prevent Covid infections, according to clinical trial results released Tuesday.
In an unprecedented legal decision that has sent ripples through the medical community, a Utah judge awarded $951 million to a family whose daughter suffered lifelong disabilities due to negligent care during delivery.
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