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By 2025, the U.S. health care system could suffer a shortfall of up to 450,000 nurses, or 20% fewer than the nursing workforce required for patient care. A recent article has revealed the real issues driving the shortage in the U.S. And surprisingly, it’s not just workload and compensation. “Among nurses who quit, toxic culture…
Photo by EVG photos from Pexels Nurses are in high demand at all times, but with a global pandemic there is an even greater need for qualified nurses. Due to this high demand, most nurses will have a variety of options when it comes to job locations. With National Nurses Week starting on May 6th, the personal-finance website…
Healthcare is a rapidly growing industry full of in demand and well paying jobs. Many people go into healthcare not only for the great job opportunities but also for the purpose of helping others. However, there is a downside to constantly having to show compassion and hide negative emotions. Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare…
Compensation for America’s physician assistants (PAs) continues to rise, according to new data released today from the 2015 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Salary Survey. The median base salary for a PA in 2014 rose to $93,800 a year, a $3,800 increase from 2012. The survey found that in addition to salary, more than…
When you think of healthcare jobs, nurses and doctors probably come to mind. You are probably also aware of physical therapists, occupational therapists and lab techs. But one job which may not be on your radar is medical scribe. Medical scribes are helping to ease the stress doctors face in dealing with endless paperwork, allowing…