Caring for children is a noble endeavor. As is a career in nursing. And when you combine the two, you find the special people trained as pediatric nurses, who are privileged to help children develop from infancy through adolescence into healthy young adults. In this post, we explore what the job entails, the opportunities available,
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are advanced healthcare practitioners with similar responsibilities, such as diagnosing illnesses and prescribing medications. However, their training and paths toward certification differ in significant ways. This blog post unpacks the key differences between NPs and PAs to help you determine which career path best aligns with your goals. What Is
The United States is in the midst of a critical nursing shortage that is expected to continue through 2030. ((Edward Mehdaova, “Strategies to Overcome the Nursing Shortage,” Walden University, 2017: https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5933&context=dissertations)) In this post, we examine how this complex issue came about, what the statistics reveal, and what strategies nurses can use to move through
Communication is key to our existence as human beings. So whom do we turn to when our body or mind throws up roadblocks to successful communication? Speech-language pathologists are trained to address and improve communication techniques for patients of all ages. With their assistance and guidance, a patient’s quality of life can drastically improve through
To provide quality patient care over a period of time, nurses need a roadmap that guides their actions and quantifies desired outcomes. As a registered nurse, you will be responsible for creating a plan of care based on each patient’s needs and health goals. A nursing care plan is a formal process that includes six
The role of the registered nurse (RN) is constantly evolving. With continual advancements in healthcare technology, demand is growing for nurses with specialized training in technology-centered fields such as telemetry. This article walks you through the steps to becoming a telemetry nurse and explores the career doors that this specialty opens. What Is a Telemetry
In your rewarding career as an occupational therapist (OT), you will help people get back to doing the activities that give their lives meaning. With a wide range of occupational therapy specialties, job opportunities span a variety of work environments. And it’s a thriving profession, with 16% growth projected from 2019 to 2029. ((Bureau of
If you’re an experienced occupational therapist who wants to meet the field’s growing call for doctoral-level education, Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (PPOTD) programs are designed with you in mind. But how can the PPOTD open more doors for your career? What kinds of roles can you take on with the advanced knowledge and credentials
Timing is everything—especially when it comes to accessing physical therapy treatment. Dr. Tim Phillips, a 2008 Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) and 2006 Manual Therapy Certification (MTC) graduate, has done the research to prove it. Improving Healthcare Management for Work Injuries Dr. Phillips’ tDPT capstone project focused on improving healthcare management for injured workers.
In the United States today, there is a persistent lack of diversity among healthcare professionals. It’s critical that healthcare organizations improve diversity to ensure that people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, religions, and genders are represented in the healthcare workforce. Doing so has a positive impact not only on the
The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled many physical therapists to pivot to virtual healthcare. As a result, virtual physical therapy, also known as “telehealth physical therapy,” is rapidly growing, allowing many patients to experience online PT appointments for the first time. In this post, we define virtual physical therapy, explain how it works, and discuss some
Many graduate healthcare programs, ranging from medical and nursing school to physical therapy degree programs, hold a white coat ceremony as a rite of passage for students. This ritual signifies students’ entrance into the medical profession and recognizes all their hard work that led up to this point. Whether you are on the journey to becoming