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Best Medical Podcasts For Healthcare Professionals

Posted by Patrick Dotts on January 27, 2021February 26, 2021/

Staying on top of the latest news and trends in the industry is a crucial task for those in the medical profession. However, with long hours and little downtime, it can be difficult to stay abreast of what’s happening in the world of medicine. Podcasts are a great way to stay informed about the latest developments in your field, hear the advice and experiences of other physicians, and sometimes just get some relatable entertainment. Just pop in your earbuds during your lunch break or turn up the volume on your phone during your commute. Here are just a few of the best medical podcasts that you may find useful or entertaining as a healthcare professional.

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Pharmacy Automation: Will Pharmacists Be Replaced?

Posted by Tera Rowland on December 15, 2020October 6, 2021/

Would you want a robot dispensing drugs for you and your patients? Odds are, that’s long since been the case, to one extent or another:

Robotics have been used to help dispense medication in some pharmacies since the 1990s and robots for delivering medication have been used in hospitals for a decade.

And even before that, machines have been used for decades to count pills for dispensing – Such technology is now the standard in more than 30,000 pharmacies worldwide.

But will technology ever replace pharmacists completely? Continue reading “Pharmacy Automation: Will Pharmacists Be Replaced?”

How To Write a Nursing Resignation Letter

Posted by Tera Rowland on November 30, 2020February 25, 2021/

In the world of nursing, job change is a regular path to promotion or at least getting out of an unsatisfactory situation. However, for whatever reason you have decided to leave your nursing job, it’s essential to have a positive exit strategy. Your last impression of your current job can impact your career prospects for years to come.

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Medical Volunteering: Why It’s Important & Why Every Medical Professional Should Do It

Posted by Ryan Winter on November 18, 2020May 7, 2021/

Some do it because it feels good to make others feel good. Some do it to expand their horizons. But not enough people do it. Why should you volunteer? Continue reading “Medical Volunteering: Why It’s Important & Why Every Medical Professional Should Do It”

Should Nurses Be Role Models For Healthy Living?

Posted by Tamara Walker, R.N. on October 28, 2020May 7, 2021/

As a graduate nurse, fresh out of school and just starting my nursing career, I believed nurses were not only health promoters and educators, but should also serve as examples of healthy living. Unfortunately, it did not take long to discover that many of the nurses I worked with were not living up to my expectations of that role. Several were smokers, some were very overweight, and some drank on a regular basis. Although I was striving to be healthy in those areas, I struggled with my own non-healthy habits of sleep deprivation and poor stress management skills. Continue reading “Should Nurses Be Role Models For Healthy Living?”

The Second Job Interview: What To Expect and How To Prepare

Posted by Tera Rowland on October 15, 2020May 5, 2021/

So close, but so far away – That’s probably the best way I’ve ever heard the second job interview summed-up: At this point, you’ve made your way past dozens, perhaps thousands of candidates to the next (maybe even final!) round of assessments for an hourly-wage job, a clinical role, or a high-responsibility executive job at a hospital, clinic, or health-related company.