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What Continuing Education Is Required For Sonographers? 

Every healthcare professional must stay updated with the latest advancements and maintain proficiency. Sonographers are no exception and play a critical role in diagnostic medicine. Continuing education not only ensures that you remain adept with cutting-edge techniques but also helps you meet certification requirements and enhance your career prospects. In this blog, we’ll explore the continuing education requirements for sonographers. Whether you are a seasoned … Continue reading What Continuing Education Is Required For Sonographers? 

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Why is Continuing Education Important in Nursing?

The journey of education in nursing goes way beyond passing your final exams or getting through those intense clinical rotations. Even after swapping your textbooks for scrubs, the learning never really stops.  As a registered nurse, you’re constantly on a path of growth and learning. Lifelong learning is at the heart of nursing, with Continuing Education (CE) playing a pivotal role in keeping your skills, … Continue reading Why is Continuing Education Important in Nursing?

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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

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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? 

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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 

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Contract 101 for Healthcare Professionals

Picture this: You finish clinical training, you get all your certifications, you get a license to practice, and you’re ready to work. A contract is offered to you by XYZ hospital. You gladly take it and thank them for giving you the opportunity. Suddenly the job isn’t what you expected. You are overworked, underpaid, and never know where you’ll be working– but it was stated … Continue reading Contract 101 for Healthcare Professionals

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The Effect of Healthcare Violence: Are You a Victim of your Patient?

“Did you know that Healthcare is the most violent industry outside of law enforcement in the United States?” was the title of the first blog I did to shine a light on the problem.  That was 5 years ago. We have had several members comment on this issue since.  The pandemic brought a new level to this violence as visitors found that their frustrations over … Continue reading The Effect of Healthcare Violence: Are You a Victim of your Patient?

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