As a nurse, you are continually in communication with patients, their families and co-workers. Solid communication skills are essential for a successful nursing career. Communication directly impacts all people you interact with, such as:

Immunization shots are essential for both children and adults. These vaccinations contain dead or weakened germs that trigger the immune system to respond and build immunity. They can protect us from measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, polio and diphtheria. According to research, immunizations are currently preventing 2-3 million deaths every year.

Working in healthcare can lead to an extremely lucrative career field. Many people believe that success in this field means attending medical school and becoming a physician. You might be surprised that a career as a physician isn’t the only way to make a comfortable living. We’ve pulled together the top ten highest paying non-physician jobs in healthcare.

Industry Expert to Share Recruitment Strategy Insights

Dallas, TX, July 30, 2019 – Janet Elkin, President and CEO of GHR Healthcare (parent company of General Healthcare Resources), will be a featured speaker at the 45th Health Care Recruitment Conference hosted by the National Association of Health Care Recruiters (NAHCR) being held in Philadelphia, PA July 30 through August 2, 2019. Entitled ‘Get R.E.A.L. – How to Become a Destination Employer,’ Elkin will be joined by Mary Dougherty, Vice President of Human Resources for Philadelphia Academic Health System for the August 1st lecture.

It happens. You accept and begin a nursing job that wasn’t exactly as expected. Maybe you’re not a huge fan of the facility, their systems, the pay or the people you work with or under. A number of reasons can affect your happiness at a job. Even several small aspects can add up and are enough to make you unhappy.

Pharmacists undeniably play an integral role in healthcare. For decades, the public has relied on pharmacists to dispense medications and provide counsel for proper usage. In the ever-changing healthcare landscape, the role of pharmacists has been slowly evolving to respond to changes in the pharmacist-patient relationship.

There are few careers as meaningful or important to society than being a nurse. It is a rewarding, gratifying job that allows you to make a difference in patient’s lives.

For many of us, summer means more time spent outside under the sun and more exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. UV light imposes many consequences to an individual, both positive and negative.

It’s no surprise there are certain health concerns or diseases more common in men than in women. However, you might be surprised to learn that health risks more commonly found in men are not necessarily limited to sicknesses or ailments. Certain lifestyle choices and behaviors can also contribute to common health problems frequently seen in men. Below are 8 of the most common health issues that men face.