Applying for medical school is a huge leap. You can think of it like going from a warm, shallow hot tub to an enormous icy cold pond – at least that is what it will feel like when you go from your four-year university to medical education training. Everyone always says that the first few years are tough – really tough, but the truth is that it keeps getting harder and harder. Get used to multiple... ❯❯❯
If you want to go home after a hard day’s work comfortable in the knowledge that you made at least one person’s life a little bit better, you owe it to yourself to consider becoming a home health aide. Although it’s not the most glamorous job in the world, a home health aide fills a crucial role in our society. These are the people that come to the residence of an elderly, disabled or sick person... ❯❯❯
Heart surgery can be one of the most invasive surgeries there is. No matter if you have a blocked artery or if you need a bypass surgery, not only is the procedure intense, so is the recovery. Recovering from heart surgery requires a number of special precautions, like not driving a car or operating heavy machinery. However, doctors will recommend that patients get plenty of exercise and eat a... ❯❯❯
As a nurse, safety is everything. Knowing the basics of all the safety precautions is crucial – even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a busy hospital. One slip up will not only potentially cost you your job, but you could also put one of your patients’ lives at risk. Not only that, but there are safety tips to keep in mind for nurses too. With all the dangerous equipment, like heavy... ❯❯❯
Usually, when we think of alternative forms of treatment like acupuncture, we tend to shy away. For one thing, the thought of having a lot of little needles sticking out of bodies is not really the most pleasant visual. Plus, in the field of traditional medicine and therapy, it’s not something that is widely discussed (or according to some doctors, even recommended). This doesn’t mean that it... ❯❯❯
It is common for couples to struggle with getting pregnant at first. Sometimes this is just coincidental, but in other cases a failure to get pregnant may be a result of female infertility. There are some early signs that can help women to identify if they may be infertile. Here are 5 early signs to look out for before talking to your fertility doctor. The first sign that you may have... ❯❯❯
Although brand new construction is enticing, with those perfect walls and cutting edge kitchen treatments there’s something to be said for renting or purchasing a classic home. You’ll enjoy architectural touches that are rarely seen these days, with attention to detail that comes out of handmade construction preserved from another time. Older houses are fantastic, but you will face some challenges... ❯❯❯
You are probably familiar with the concept of hypnosis, which relies on the power of a hypnotist to put a patient into a trancelike state under which they are vulnerable to suggestion. And if you’re like most people, you treat the practice with a healthy dose of skepticism. While charlatans and magicians have long used audience plants to promote the powers of hypnotism for entertainment purposes,... ❯❯❯
Millions of people suffer from asthma – with symptoms that can range from minor to severe. In fact, asthma is one of the most common forms of chronic disease. However, asthma can be triggered from a number of different sources ranging from indoor air pollutants to chemical particulates in the air. Luckily, there are a number of treatments for asthma. Yet, when it comes to air purifiers and... ❯❯❯
Over the past few weeks thousands of people graduated college with a BA in nursing, and it’s not difficult to see why so many people would pursue a career in nursing. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the median pay for registered nurses was $64,690 per year, and $31.10 per hour. There were over 2.7 million nursing jobs available in 2010, and as people age and require more... ❯❯❯
