Most of us are diligent when it comes to handwashing, whether it’s after using the bathroom or before chopping veggies for dinner. Washing our hands can do wonders for sanitization, getting rid of all those pesky germs and bacteria and preventing them from spreading to surfaces and other people. Funny thing, though—it wasn’t always like…
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The first professional many people encounter in a healthcare setting is a nurse, whether in a doctor’s office, the emergency room, on the phone, or in community outreaches. Nurses have vital roles in our healthcare system: providing care, advocating for patients’ rights, and advancing healthcare through research and education. Being a nurse has many challenges…
Whether you’re just beginning your nursing journey or you’re already a licensed RN, you’ve likely noticed that nursing is not a one-size-fits-all career path. Not only are there seemingly endless specialties to choose from, there are also a variety of nursing titles, from RNs to BSNs and even DNPs. This begs the question: What is…
Nurses are the key to a working healthcare system and one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nurse practitioners have the highest projected growth rate of any occupation in the U.S., increasing by 46% by 2031. This number will become even higher as our population ages. …
Meeting patients for the first time is like walking into the unknown. Most patient encounters are unremarkable, and those that do make a lasting impression can often be among the most challenging. You know these interactions: patients who are angry, defensive, or grieving and who can demand a substantial emotional toll — if you’re not…
Students and graduates across the nation held their collective breath as President Biden announced his long-awaited student debt relief plan on August 24, 2022. Borrowers making less than $125,000 per year will receive up to $20,000 in debt cancelation. About 20 million borrowers will have their debt wiped out, but how many of them were…
Nursing is a challenging, yet highly rewarding career. There is a growing need for nursing professionals who can assume leadership roles to advocate for patients and their fellow professionals. To fill this need, The University of Texas Permian Basin offers an Online RN to BSN program for RNs to elevate their education to a Bachelor…
There are over three million registered nurses (RNs) in the U.S., making nursing the nation’s largest healthcare profession. It’s no wonder, then, that the nursing shortage has impacted virtually every level of the healthcare system. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), over 270,000 registered nurses will be needed by 2030. Texas alone…
Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. —Arthur C. Clarke Imagine a 19th-century nurse stepping foot in a modern-day hospital. Although knowledgeable for her time, this nurse would be at a loss for what to do with commonplace technologies like defibrillators, ventilators, and vital signs monitors. Medical culture would perhaps feel familiar, but every…
For decades, nurses have used telehealth to deliver high-quality care to patients, especially those in rural areas. Still, in-person care has remained the norm—that is, until the emergence of COVID-19. Seemingly overnight, telehealth has become the primary way for healthcare professionals to see their patients. Upon the release of COVID vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna, and…