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WHO chief nurse calls on world to invest in nursing

Jan 23, 2020

World Health Organization chief nursing officer Elizabeth Iro said this year was also a chance to push for political action to head off a global shortage of nurses predicted to reach nine million by 2030. “Nurses and midwives are not utilised in the full scope of their licence” -Elizabeth Iro- The WHO’s chief nurse laid out these ambitions to Nursing Times to mark the start of the first ever...

3 rules for engaging millennial and Gen Z talent in the workplace

Jan 21, 2020

Millennials and Gen Z will be the majority of the workforce in 2020. For younger generations, workplace purpose must be reflected by authentic actions. Companies can examine purpose through the lens of humans' innate psychological needs. We are entering a new era in which the purpose of a corporation is evolving from the shareholder-centric model to one that serves to benefit all stakeholders. Corporations looking to...

Growth steps to refresh your career in 2020

Jan 20, 2020

With the freshness of the New Year still upon us, we would like to take advantage of this spirit of newness to suggest some critical career tips. Update CV If you would like to switch jobs, update your CV and do so from the top. Carefully update your CV and crystallise all important details at the very beginning of your resume. What achievements did you attain in your previous/current job year? Let the hiring manager see your...

Here are 3 ways AI will change healthcare by 2030

Jan 18, 2020

By 2030, AI will access multiple sources of data to reveal patterns in disease and aid treatment and care. Healthcare systems will be able to predict an individual's risk of certain diseases and suggest preventative measures. AI will help reduce waiting times for patients and improve efficiency in hospitals and health systems. It’s a typically cold day in January 2030 and the peak of flu season. At this time of...

Point of Care Diagnostics 2020-2025 by Global Physicians and Healthcare Analysis and Demand

Jan 16, 2020

Point of Care Diagnostics is the rising inclination of physicians and healthcare providers to use point-of-care devices owing to various advantages of these devices such as ease-of-use and rapid diagnosis which facilitates better diagnosis and disease management, has led to increasing adoption of these devices in healthcare settings. The prevalence of target diseases in the developed and developing countries and rising demand for home...

How the Affordable Care Act transformed our health-care system

Jan 15, 2020

The Affordable Care Act has been the law of the land for close to a decade, and yet it can seem that we’ve barely settled into it. Headline after headline warns its existence is in jeopardy. Many states refuse to implement its core parts. President Donald Trump has wished for it to explode . A central provision has been declared unconstitutional . ...

Eight Tips for Building, Maintaining, and Leveraging Your Professional Relationships

Jan 14, 2020

A leadership coach shows how you can get the most out of your network. “Building relationships is not just a critical career skill but a critical life skill,” says Rebecca Zucker, Stanford Graduate School of Business alumna and partner at leadership development consultancy Next Step Partners . “One of the biggest mistakes people make is to bifurcate their personal and professional...

This is why women now hold more jobs than men

Jan 13, 2020

New York (CNN Business) Women held slightly more jobs than men in December — the first time that's happened in nearly a decade. The numbers are super close, with women holding 50.04% of American jobs, but economists note it's a data point worth watching because it could mark a turning point in the US labor market. Sectors that have traditionally been dominated by men, like manufacturing and construction, have slowed...

Stress Management For Nurses

Jan 08, 2020

Nursing is a rewarding profession, but it can also be a stressful one. There are several factors that contribute to stress in the nursing profession, such as long shifts, maintaining a work-life balance and being called to help with unexpected medical emergencies. Each of these unique facets of a nurse’s job has the potential to contribute towards stress and nurse burnout. What is Nurse Burnout? Nurse burnout is...

How To Become A Pediatric Physical Therapist

Jan 08, 2020

Whether you already work as a physical therapist or are still in school earning your degree, you might be thinking about specializing. One area of specialization to consider is working as a pediatric physical therapist, physical therapy that specializes in treating children. Before you take the next steps, do some research and consider questions. We have provided a list of questions and answers below to help you gain an understanding of what...

The Skills Companies Need Most in 2020—And How to Learn Them

Jan 06, 2020

What skills does the workforce value most? At LinkedIn Learning, we surfaced timely data from our network of over 660+ million professionals and 20+ million jobs to reveal the 15 most in-demand soft and hard skills of 2020. So whatever your goals are for 2020— to take on a bigger project, start a new job , lead a team— learning these skills can help get you stand out for that next...

How to Approach Career Change in 2020

Jan 04, 2020

THE YEAR 2020 COULD BE your time to make a career change. In a 2019 survey of working Americans who recently went through a career transition, online job board Indeed found that 88% reported "they are happier since making their move." With such a high approval rating (or just a bit of "surely the grass is greener" thinking), it is easy to be bullish about career change. The new year will kick off with a high employment rate,...

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