Latest Healthcare Career Community Discussions
Dive into all the discussions as you explore your Healthcare Career.
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Community Icebreaker🧊⛏️: Your Healthcare Journey!
Whether you're a seasoned nurse, a student dreaming of becoming a surgeon, a healthcare administrator, or anywhere in between, we'd love to hear from you: What segment of the healthcare field are you currently in, or what area do you aspire to join? Share your answers in the comments below! Looking forward to connecting…
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✨Welcome to our Healthcare Careers Community!✨
✨Welcome!✨ We're thrilled to have you join our dedicated space for healthcare professionals and those aspiring to enter this vital field. Whether you're just starting your journey or you're looking to advance your career, this community is designed to support you every step of the way.🎉 Here, you'll find valuable insights…
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What is the USMLE and how many steps does it have?
The USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) is a three-step examination for medical licensure in the United States. It assesses a budding physician's knowledge and application of key concepts, principles, and fundamental patient-centered skills that constitute the basis of safe and effective patient care. Step…
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How to balance work, life, and school during a FNP program
As a prior family nurse practitioner (FNP) student, I understand the (almost) daily challenges of balancing work, life, and school. My first several semesters of FNP school were hard, but it was mainly asynchronous coursework that I could work on during my own time. But once clinicals started, it became increasingly more…
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Day in the life of a Resident Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor
Hi, my name is Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor. Here's a sneak peek at a day in my life. At 05:00 I wake up, make a cup of coffee and some breakfast (usually oatmeal). I make my to-do list for the day (excluding work), and triage/answer emails. When I'm at my best I'll squeeze in 10 minutes of pushups,…
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Day in the life of a Resident Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor
Hi, my name is Henry Siccardi, MD/MPH MCAT & USMLE Instructor. Here's a sneak peek at a day in my life. At 05:00 I wake up, make a cup of coffee and some breakfast (usually oatmeal). I make my to-do list for the day (excluding work), and triage/answer emails. When I'm at my best I'll squeeze in 10 minutes of pushups,…
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Q&A: How to balance your time as a med student during the holidays
Hi, I am Sam Turco, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. I feel I have the experience to be able to adequately respond to this question. It is important to prioritize being together with family and friends during the holidays over studying for medical board exams. The stress…
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Tips for managing stress while in nursing school
Whether you’re starting your first semester of nursing school or in your last semester of clinical rotations, nursing school can be both exciting and stressful. When I first started nursing school, I knew it would be challenging since I was in an accelerated program. Between the coursework, 12-hour-long clinical rotations…
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RN & NP Collaboration Strategies
Let's discuss best practices for communication, mutual respect, and optimizing patient care when an RN and NP are working together. Collaboration is paramount when registered nurses (RNs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) work together, or rather, any healthcare team. Supporting one another, effectively communicating, and…
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What is your preferred work-life balance setup for a demanding healthcare role?
For those in or aiming for high-demand healthcare roles, how you structure your time is critical. We want to know: What is your preferred shift structure? Vote for the setup that you feel best balances patient care demands with your need for rest and recovery. Feel free to specify your role and why your choice works for…
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How to Write a Resume When You're Switching to Healthcare
Switching into healthcare from another field can feel like starting from scratch. But, that’s not actually the case. Healthcare employers increasingly value candidates from diverse backgrounds. The key is knowing how to present your background in a way that clicks for healthcare hiring managers. Why Your Non-Healthcare…
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Ask an Instructor: What is the PANCE, and how does it reflect what you’ve learned in PA school?
The PANCE, or Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam, is the board exam every PA student must pass to become a certified PA. It’s designed to test whether you can apply the medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and problem-solving you developed in school to real-world patient care. The exam covers everything from…