Shedding Light on Patient Safety Issues: The Case of Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse from northern England, was recently convicted and sentenced to life for the murders of 7 babies. The case has astounded everybody due to the cruelty of her crimes and the fact that she had managed to get away with her crimes for many years. Despite multiple reports and concerns from colleagues, why wasn’t Letby caught and convicted earlier?  Lucy Letby’s … Continue reading Shedding Light on Patient Safety Issues: The Case of Lucy Letby

3 Ways to tell a Good Recruiter from a Bad Recruiter

Many companies use recruiters to find quality candidates suited for the open role. If you’re job searching, you’ve probably run into a couple of them yourself. They are the bridge between a candidate and the company, and you should be able to trust that they’ll give you the best option available for that contract.  Unfortunately, some recruiters are bad recruiters. You might end up with … Continue reading 3 Ways to tell a Good Recruiter from a Bad Recruiter

Is Telemedicine Here to Stay?

Telemedicine has been around since the 1950s, and it has steadily evolved throughout the years. You can receive it through a variety of methods, including phone calls and video conferencing. During the pandemic, many people turned to telemedicine in order to receive medical assistance. However, some people prefer the previous way of receiving care, and some physicians find the virtual distance a hinder to their … Continue reading Is Telemedicine Here to Stay?

How to Use Social Media as a Healthcare Professional

Using social media as a professional can be tricky to navigate. On one hand, social media offers a platform to professionally network, promote services and products, and spread information. However, it can also backfire and create conflict. The newer generation of healthcare professionals are tech savvy, which means their digital footprint is larger and more prolific compared to others who are already in the workforce. … Continue reading How to Use Social Media as a Healthcare Professional

How Do Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Affect Your Nursing Career? 

Before you can renew your license, the state you live in may require you to get a set amount of continuing education credits. Different states require different amounts of CEUs to be completed, and they have different time frames for completion, so make sure you are aware of your state’s licensure rules. Some states may require you to get CEUs on a specific topic. For … Continue reading How Do Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Affect Your Nursing Career? 

The Best (and Worst) Parts of Being a Nurse 

Nursing is a demanding career. Many go into the industry bright-eyed, hoping to make a difference in the world by helping people. While nursing can be very rewarding, it requires a lot of strength.  What are the best (and worst) parts of being a nurse?   Pro: You get to help people  Many go into nursing because they feel called to help people. Nursing is a … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) Parts of Being a Nurse