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 […]
Updated 04/04/2025 The latest information released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 6.7 million new jobs for U.S. workers between 2023 and 2033. While that number represents an expected increase in jobs, the rate of growth (0.4% annually) is slower than the 1.3% annual growth measured during the previous decade (2013-2023). Still, […]
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 […]
Content is all around us. From televisions to mobile phones and computers, from advertising billboards to signs on city buses, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the advertising and marketing content all around us. Frankly, it’s content overload, which makes it even more important for advertisers and marketers to maximize that moment you see their product […]