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Should You Work While Studying for the NCLEX®?
It’s a question many newly graduated student nurses wrestle with - and for good reason. On one hand, having a job, especially in a healthcare setting, can help reinforce the concepts you’re learning and give you real-world context for the types of questions you'll face on the exam. It also offers a source of income, which…
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Thalamus Account: Your Guide to Residency Interview Scheduling
What is a Thalamus account? Thalamus is a Graduate Medical Education (GME) interview management and scheduling platform. It's widely used by residency and fellowship programs to streamline their interview process. Think of it as a central hub that streamlines the interview process for both programs and applicants.…
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Dynamic Duos in Healthcare: How Speech & Occupational Therapists Work Hand-in-Hand! 🤝
Ever wonder how different healthcare professionals tag-team to help people get back on their feet? Let's talk about the partnership between Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs)! So, what do they do? SLPs focus on communication, thinking skills, and swallowing. For example, if a patient is…
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Healthcare Careers: Getting Hired When Everyone Has the Same Certification
In healthcare hiring, your clinical certification gets you in the door, but it is not what sets you apart. When every applicant holds the same credentials, standing out takes more than qualifications. That is the challenge many healthcare professionals face. After investing time and money into training, you are often…
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The Indispensable Role of Leadership and People Management in Modern Medicine
Isaiah Thomas had a decorated basketball career in college and the NBA, accumulating an NCAA championship, two NBA championships, and was a twelve-time NBA all-star. Despite his illustrious career as a player, Zeke was not as fortuitous as the coach of the New York Knicks. His tenure as the Knicks coach was highlighted by…
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🎥 Med School 101 Recording
Missed Med School 101 or want to rewatch?👀 You can catch the recording of our live "Med School 101" event right here!⬅️ After you've watched it, hop over to our POST EVENT DISCUSSION to ask questions and share your thoughts. Your feedback is super valuable and helps us make these events as beneficial as possible for you!😊
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Ask an FNP: Is becoming an FNP for me?
Becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner is a big career move that requires careful consideration and planning. As a practicing FNP, I was in the same boat many years ago, wondering if it was the right path for me. Here are a few things to initially consider, and that I’ve learned along the way: Education time: To become an…
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Ask an RN: 5 tips to pass the NCLEX in 75 questions
Wondering what it takes to pass the NCLEX in 75 questions? NCLEX expert Pam shares her 5 NCLEX test-taking tips! Comment your favorite NCLEX test tips and any questions you have below. BONUS NCLEX Prep Resources: NCLEX Exam Info, Free Events, Practice, and Resources: https://www.kaptest.com/study/nclex/ Free NCLEX Qbank:…
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What to Do If Your Healthcare License Lapsed (or You Never Finished It)
Your healthcare journey hit a roadblock. Maybe your license expired while life got in the way. Maybe you didn’t finish training. That doesn’t mean your career is over. Plenty of professionals have faced the same thing—and built something new. Here are three practical ways to restart your clinical path or pivot into roles…
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Curious About Optometry? Explore Diverse Career Paths! 👓
Considering a career in eye care? Optometry offers many opportunities beyond prescribing glasses: Direct Patient Care: Where Most Optometrists Shine Your Neighborhood Eye Doc: Common role, performing exams, prescribing glasses/contacts, and managing eye conditions in the community. Hospital & Clinic Based: Work with…
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🗳️VOTE IN OUT POLL: As a healthcare worker, what drives you?
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🔍Ask An Expert: How to analyze you scores and determine if you need to retest!
So you've gotten your MCAT scores back, and they're not as high as you wanted. And you need to decide: retest or not? To help inform that decision, analyze 2 sets of factors: 1) the quantitative: how the scores compare to your most recent practice scores; and 2) the qualitative: conditions during and before your official…