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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…
With doctors on the front lines against the threat of coronavirus, National Doctors’ Day coming up on March 30 and “physician” being the highest-paid job of 2019, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst States for Doctors. To identify the best states for those in the business of saving lives,…
Physician burnout is a huge topic right now. In both peer-reviewed literature and popular media, the subject has stormed our national consciousness, creating the perception that a burnout epidemic is threatening the very foundations of our healthcare system. But is that perception accurate? And is the uproar warranted? Yes and no, say Gary R. Simonds,…
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…
Deciding on a college major is one of the most pivotal life decisions you can make. It often determines how you begin your career and the opportunities available throughout your career. Although major doesn’t have to determine your career, there are some great majors to help ensure that you’ll have the best job options after…