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The Most In-Demand Specialties for NPs and PAs in 2024
As we near the end of 2024, the roles of Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) have become increasingly vital in the healthcare system. With a growing emphasis on accessible, high-quality patient care, these professionals are st…
How to Thrive in a Physician Shortage: Opportunities and Challenges
As we enter 2025, the healthcare industry is grappling with a significant challenge: a growing physician shortage. This shortage, driven by an aging population, increasing demand for healthcare services, and a wave of retirements among current phy…
What Can Elderly Care Be Expected to Look Like in the Near Future?
At a certain point, humans who are lucky enough to make it to old age transition out of what we often call “preventative care.” Lifestyle adjustments that are designed to maintain their good health. People in the final stage of life develop chroni…
The Job Market for Nurses Today: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future
The nursing profession has always been a cornerstone of the healthcare system, and today, its significance is more pronounced than ever. The job market for nurses is experiencing remarkable shifts driven by global health challenges, an aging popul…
From Research to Practice: Managing Ovarian and Uterine Cancer Risks in Women’s Health
In 2023 in the United States, ovarian cancer caused an estimated 19,710 new cases and 13,270 deaths. Although the numbers are declining, this is still staggering. Ovarian cancer is a rare disease, with carcinomas comprising approximately 90% of tu…
Extended Reality in Healthcare: Applications in Training, Treatment, and Patient Education
XR is a powerful tool that enhances learning for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, from surgeons to nurses:
- Surgical Simulations: VR-based surgical simulations provide hands-on practice in a safe, controlled setting, allowing surg…
Enhancing Women’s Health CME: The Importance of Breast Cancer Awareness
In October, we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month to increase education and awareness about a cancer that affects about 300,000 people each year in the United States, 40,000 of whom die from it. That’s why it’s so important to incorporate Women…
Building Confidence and Efficiency in Patient Care: Advice for New Healthcare Providers
Recently, a student following me at our clinic remarked on how quickly I could move through patients during the day. “You see about 60 people daily, and while it doesn’t seem like you are rushing them through, I don’t think I could ever …
Seeking Second Opinions – Beneficial for Patients and Medical Teams
Maybe you’re the patient or on the medical team. Either way, referrals to a specialist are common, particularly when it becomes clear that the compliant patient isn’t improving despite following current clinical practice guidelines. At Skin, Bones…
Figuring Out the Yay or Nay to a New Career Opportunity
The Role of Mentorship in Career Decisions
Maybe you formally view yourself as a mentor or maybe you don’t, but at some point, just about all of us unwittingly play that role in our careers.
The Request for Guidance
Let’s say, for example, a nu…