Social workers help struggling individuals receive the care and resources they need to live healthy, comfortable lives. Through aiding vulnerable children at schools, assisting terminal patients with changes to their daily routines and counseling struggling families, social workers serve society in many ways. While unique tactics are required to help people with diverse medical and […]
Communication in healthcare is one of those topics people generally meet with an eye roll when it comes up in a staff meeting or at a conference. Communication difficulties comprise interactions between nurses, patients and physicians, but frequently cited is the complex relationship between nurses and physicians. The SBAR (Situation, background, assessment, recommendation) tool for […]
Is your life pretty good right now? Sure, you have worries, stresses and the natural ups and downs of life, but for the most part, I’m willing to bet that things are fine. So, what happens to your faith when things are fine? Pastor Lee Martin said, “When things are going really well, that’s when […]
Sponsorships are a major source of revenue in sports. In 2018, more than $17 billion was spent on sports sponsorships, according to estimates from IEG. Technology and new media have affected all facets of how people communicate, and they’ve also transformed the sports sponsorship arena. Brands want to take advantage of the latest opportunities to align […]
Becoming a registered nurse (RN) typically involves obtaining an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Recent developments in healthcare have led to ADN-prepared RNs continuing their education to boost employment opportunities. Salary figures reflect the focus on education, too. An RN with an associate degree versus an RN […]
The internet gives people new ways to create communities. Now you can discuss and discover new topics not just with your family, friends and co-workers, but with people who have vastly different experiences than yours. As a professional, this can be life-changing. It can open new avenues for career advancement. It can bring news of […]
Have you ever thought about how to control your emotions during a stressful situation? Or considered a co-worker’s possible response before you deliver bad news? If so, that’s a sign of your emotional intelligence. Testing Your Emotional Intelligence Thankfully, emotional intelligence isn’t a skill we are born with, but something we can learn and improve […]
It may not seem like it, but the United States is experiencing a faster rate of growth now than it did in the last decade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11.5 million new jobs to be added to the workforce by 2026, part of a 0.7 percent rate of job growth, more than […]
Advancements in medical biotechnology have impacted millions of lives in the past few decades. From new vaccines developed to cure deadly diseases — such as during the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa in 2014 — to comprehensively mapping human DNA, the medical biotechnological industry has been on the forefront of technological advancement. Medical biotechnology […]
“I heard a well-known pastor describe the church as the most leadership-intensive organization in the world,” Stephen Grunlan, senior pastor at Grace Fellowship in Overland Park, Kansas, wrote in Ministry Magazine. “Church leaders do not have the authority of military leaders or the financial incentives of the corporate world; they only have leadership skills on […]