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Medical Education Costs and Student Debt

Interested in entering the healthcare field? Whether you are considering becoming a Doctor, nurse, or technician, the costs of a medical education can be staggering. Not that long ago, Dr. Richard Gunderman published an article on The Health Care Blog detailing the story of 35 year old radiology resident, Melissa Chen, in her final year at UT San Antonio. Chen is the typical med student. She perseveres through the gauntlet that is medical school, with the hopes of attaining a long and hopefully lucrative career... Read more

What do YOU Know about “Big Pharma”?

Big pharma has been suffering from a negative image crisis for a number of years now. Can it recover from the curse of “Pharma Bro” and “Pharma Sis”? On one hand, the pharmaceutical industry is posting huge profits and is as powerful as it has ever been. On the other hand, the astronomical money floating around the industry and some notably negative press surrounding allegations of price gouging has created a general feeling of distrust from the public and increased scrutiny regarding business ethics. With.. Read more

Best Nursing Schools in the Eastern region of the U.S.

Looking for a good nursing school? We’ve listed the best of the best in each state! When you think of the term best in regard to lists or rankings of nursing schools, what does it really mean? Is it the best test scores? The schools graduating the best earners or best known nurses? Or is it the schools offering the best learning opportunities for its students? In most cases, the quality of education is the driving factor, however not everyone can afford to go to.. Read more

Forgotten why you Chose Nursing? Here are some Reminders!

Being a nurse can sometimes feel like a much ignored, thankless profession. When you get down, these motivational nurse quotes can remind you why you chose the career! It is inexplicable that there are people who look down on nursing and nurses as somehow being an inferior piece of the puzzle that makes up the healthcare industry. The too often held preconceived notion nurses exist to be little more than a supplement to doctors is not only inaccurate, but insulting. It is also untrue that.. Read more

Common Medical Inaccuracies in Medical Dramas

We may all be down for a marathon viewing of House MD or Grey's Anatomy, but remember that what you see should not be taken as valid medical techniques or advice! When it comes to medical care, hearing "I've seen this on TV," isn't something that instills comfort or confidence in anyone. When it comes to CPR, this especially true. Unlike the way actors on TV perform CPR, and the unrealistic results they get, CPR in real life is quite a bit different. A.. Read more

Choosing a New Doctor? Here are the Questions You Should Ask

Whether you have moved, changed insurance companies, or your doctor has retired, sometimes you have to choose a new physician. How do you select the best one for you? The process of finding a new primary care doctor is often stressful. While recommendations are good, and for some their gut instinct is enough to make a decision, you might require a bit more to know if your potential new doctor is right for you. Being able to sit down and discuss their views on care.. Read more

Achieving Success with the ACLS Test

About to certify or recertify for ACLS, studying properly before the test can make all the difference in the world, improving your chances of excelling on the first try. A main component of any emergency medical treatment program is Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). ACLS is a program that most healthcare providers are required to certify through and then recertify on regularly to ensure that they can capably handle various emergency medical situations. While there is no need to stress over the ACLS certification.. Read more

Why is Narcan such an Important Drug?

Every year thousands of people come close to death by overdose, but are saved by the overdose antidote – Narcan. Find out more about this “miracle drug” and how it works. A sad reality of the time we live in is that almost everyone has been impacted by a fatal drug overdose in one way or another. Somewhere in the range of 43,000 Americans die of a drug overdose every year, which breaks down to about 120 people dying of an overdose every single day... Read more

What to Look for in an Online ACLS Course

Want to get or update ACLS Certification? Many courses are now available online, making it easier to stay credentialed. But how do you know which one to choose? Technology is changing and as it does, so does the way we use it. When it comes to the healthcare field, one such way is that now, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification programs can now be taken online. In part, this is due to an upsurge in the medical community labor force and in part because.. Read more