Registered Nurse (RN) Career Spotlight

Becky, a university graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing, took time out of her busy week going through hospital orientation as a recently certified Registered Nurse, to answer some questions about the world of nursing. When did you become interested in nursing? I became interested in nursing after my freshman year of [...]

Nursing: From A-Z, you can find a specialty

Are you caring, sympathetic and love working with people? Are you emotionally stable, able to withstand human trauma, suffering and other medical-related stresses? NATURE OF THE WORK From Ambulatory care to Urology, there is something under the umbrella of nursing that could be right for you. Registered nurses (RNs) tasks include everything from recording patients’ [...]

Where a crack is not whack: The Life of a Chiropractor

THE CHIROPRACTIC APPROACH TO HEALTHCARE Chiropractors treat problems related to the musculoskeletal system and believe this improves the nervous system and general health, all without drugs or surgery. Like other health practitioners, chiropractors follow a standard routine to get information needed to diagnose and treat patients. They take the patient’s medical history; conduct physical, neurological, [...]

Health Care: Can Bedside Manner Be Taught?

No matter what job or career field is chosen, there is some degree of customer service that has to be achieved. Phone companies have to listen to screaming customers and calmly talk to them about switching plans. Teachers have to deal with irate parents. Businessmen have to deal with angry stockholders when the cash flow [...]