Health Guide: Others (Page 7)
3 Tips for Getting Into Medical School
Getting accepted to the right medical school typically takes more than a 4.0 GPA and almost perfect test scores. Many admissions boards for top medical schools want to admit students to MD programs that have demonstrated a strong interest in the healthcare field and the ability to work in a clinical setting. Working in a fast-paced environment, handling the sight of needles and blood, and... ❯❯❯
5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Health Insurance Plan for Your Family
If there’s one thing that every single family needs, it would have to be health insurance. Yet, due to the budgets that many of us have, sometimes it can be really challenging to find the kind of policy that is not only going to provide us with the protection and care that we need but will also be at a price that we can afford. In order to make the selection process easier for you, we wanted to... ❯❯❯
Personal Injury Claims Are Not Biased
Accidents happen in so many different ways it is difficult to account for them all. Extreme activities, wrought with danger, produce their fair share of incidents, but everyday living yields injurious accidents too. Risky behavior, leading to injuries, through no one's fault but the injured, are open and shut cases, requiring little investigation. Athletes and sportsmen who push the envelope, do... ❯❯❯
Should Nutrition be Considered a Public Issue?
In these unhealthy times, the nutrition of our people has escalated to the point of being a major public issue. Obesity is up, athleticism is down, and there are numerous sources to blame. By identifying the problem and educating citizens and children alike on the benefits and methods of clean, healthy living, we can increase our nation's happiness, productivity and potential. Certified nurse... ❯❯❯
How to Become a Pharmacist
Students interested in becoming pharmacists can begin the process as early as high school finishing with the completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy, or a Pharm.D. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the need for pharmacists will grow this decade. High School To prepare to earn a Pharm. D., students can start in high school by taking courses in math and science. Biology, chemistry, physics and... ❯❯❯
Your Guide to Health Insurance
Insurance is one of the biggest gripes each year for a lot of people seeing it as more of a financial burden than a form of protection. By the time you’ve paid your car insurance and home insurance the last thing you want is for another renewal to land on your doormat, but health insurance is one of the most important investments you could ever make. There are a lot of companies out there... ❯❯❯
5 Things You Should Know Before Applying to Med School
Applying for medical school is a huge leap. You can think of it like going from a warm, shallow hot tub to an enormous icy cold pond – at least that is what it will feel like when you go from your four-year university to medical education training. Everyone always says that the first few years are tough – really tough, but the truth is that it keeps getting harder and harder. Get used to multiple... ❯❯❯
How to Become Certified As a Home Health Aide
If you want to go home after a hard day’s work comfortable in the knowledge that you made at least one person’s life a little bit better, you owe it to yourself to consider becoming a home health aide. Although it’s not the most glamorous job in the world, a home health aide fills a crucial role in our society. These are the people that come to the residence of an elderly, disabled or sick person... ❯❯❯
5 Important Health and Safety Tips for Nurses
As a nurse, safety is everything. Knowing the basics of all the safety precautions is crucial – even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of a busy hospital. One slip up will not only potentially cost you your job, but you could also put one of your patients’ lives at risk. Not only that, but there are safety tips to keep in mind for nurses too. With all the dangerous equipment, like heavy... ❯❯❯
Tips For New Nurses
Over the past few weeks thousands of people graduated college with a BA in nursing, and it’s not difficult to see why so many people would pursue a career in nursing. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the median pay for registered nurses was $64,690 per year, and $31.10 per hour. There were over 2.7 million nursing jobs available in 2010, and as people age and require more... ❯❯❯
