Trying Physical Therapy First For Low Back Pain May Curb Use Of Opioids
A study published in the journal Health Services Research suggests trying physical therapy first may may cost patients less in the long run, as well as curb reliance on opioids.
How to Become a Continuing Education Instructor
Being a therapy professional doesn’t have to be limited to clinical practice. One alternative is to take on the non-clinical role of a Continuing Education Instructor.
Kim’s Blog: One of the Worst-Ever Days of My Career… and Advocating for Patients
by Kimberly Spering, MSN, FNP-BC
Think about the worst-ever day of your career. Do you have one? Can you recount, in excruciating detail, the episode that you ranked as your “worst-ever?” I’ve had a few… but this experience rates in the top-3 o…
A Day in the Life of a Rural Nurse Practitioner
While the exact daily responsibilities vary according to the type of clinic or office where an NP works, most rural NPs enjoy a great deal of autonomy while performing a wide range of tasks.
Should I Quit This Darn Nursing Job?
Have you ever wondered when it’s time to quit your nursing job and move on? Are you stuck in a job, uncertain where to go next as a nurse? Or do you just need a change of scenery?
Travel Nursing: The Answer to Curing Nurse Burnout?
Burnout remains a common problem within nursing. Is travel nursing the cure?
How Therapy Providers Can Start Preparing for RCS-1
RCS-1 is a complete rewrite of therapy reimbursement rules, and will require therapy providers to make significant operational changes in order to maintain healthy businesses.
6 Benefits of Running a Home-Visit Therapy Practice
There are numerous benefits to not being a brick-and-mortar clinic and providing house calls. Here’s a small sample of them.
One Nurse Per 4,000 Pupils = Not The Healthiest Arrangement
School nurse shortages have been reported in recent years in California, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, Montana, Colorado, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Florida.
Jump Aboard the Nurse Wellness Express
Nurses are renowned for not taking good care of themselves, ostensibly because they’re so busy taking care of others and living the lives of the saints that they are perceived to be.