Several sets of twins and siblings were a part of College of Medicine’s White Coat ceremony this year.
Manuel Carrazana teared up as he watched his identical twin daughters collect their white coats, marking their journey to become physicians — a career he gave up when he migrated from Cuba to pursue a better life for his family.
His daughters, Ana and Anela, are among three sets of siblings — including two sets...
The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are out of step in their COVID-19 mask guidance, prompting confusion.
In light of sky-rocketing cases of the COVID-19 Delta variant around the globe, last week the WHO called for all vaccinated people to continue to wear masks.
The CDC, however, has not followed suit. The U.S. agency still sticks by its guidance -- announced in May -- for...
The fastest growing jobs in the fastest growing field — STEM, or science, tech, engineering and mathematics — are in health care.
“Health care is still booming,” said Marisa Streelman, the national director of the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses, a professional association for nurses in the U.S.
“Cybersecurity in healthcare, physical security, system improvements, telehealth, and the need for...
Nursing is one of the most physically demanding but rewarding professions worldwide. In addition, it is one of the fastest-growing careers, especially in the United States. As the country’s largest profession in healthcare , this occupation is projected to grow at 15% for the next decade. Therefore, if you are interested in making the most out of this profession and, more importantly, for your career development, check...
From newly registered nurses to medical students, a strong pipeline of Black healthcare workers is needed more than ever
Wearing an N-95 mask, a full-body yellow gown, and latex gloves, Rebecca Hamilton, a newly registered nurse, was ready for her fourth shift on the medical surgery floor at a local South Florida hospital. Full of nerves and grateful for the opportunities afforded to her, Rebecca's career as a Black registered...
During the past year, public safety officials across the United States have been fighting COVID-19, mass shootings and turmoil, many times a result of public safety officers’ misconduct.
A closely related issue that has not received much publicity is the growing difficulty in recruiting and hiring public safety employees. It is also important to note that it is difficult to recruit minority candidates.
The purpose...
There are various professions in the healthcare industry, each posing its advantages and challenges. When it comes to nursing, you need to have the proper resources and guidance to help you get through the course and get certified. This article lists down some of the most actionable tips that you have to keep in mind to become a certified nurse.
What Do Nurses Do?
Before delving into how you can become a certified nurse, it is a good...
With more than one-third of U.S. adults now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, there's growing optimism on many fronts. A majority of states have either lifted health-related restrictions or have announced target dates for doing so.
Already, many clinicians and health policy experts are thinking about what the post-pandemic world will look like.
COVID-19 demonstrated that even in a behemoth industry like health...
Valerio Pizzoferrato has dealt with countless healthcare issues, one of the largest being the recent COVID-19 pandemic
A trauma nurse is a leader, so it's important to develop top-notch management and leadership skills”
— Valerio Pizzoferrato
FORT LEE, NJ, USA, May 28, 2021 / EINPresswire.com / -- Valerio Pizzoferrato has been a Healthcare Informatics Trauma Nurse since 2012. He has dealt with...
After a year defined by the global public health crisis of COVID-19 , America’s nursing workforce is in dire straits. Some experts estimate that last year marked the largest retirement of nurses ever recorded in the U.S., and forecasts predict an additional 500,000 nursing retirements by 2022, which will leave the country with a nursing shortage totaling an estimated 1.1 million.
This mass exodus has...
A Sudbury woman has gone into the private nursing business to help new parents cope with having a newborn child.
Carolyn Marshall is the first in Northern Ontario to open a new business called Mama Coach, which specializes in providing education and support to mothers and families. She has been in business helping new moms since January.
"I'm a registered nurse and my background is pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care...
One positive outcome of the pandemic is that it may spur more young people to choose nursing as a career, according to an update on travel nursing released by American Traveler Staffing Professionals, a healthcare staffing provider based in Boca Raton, Florida.
A separate study by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing released earlier this month found that enrollment in nursing schools surged in 2020 despite the...