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Most Americans have heard the alarming news of a nursing shortage, but few realize there is a critical physician shortage as well. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortfall of between 42,6000-121,000 physicians by 2030. Currently practicing physicians will be retiring, or worst of all, leaving medicine because of burnout. This is where…

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One of the most popular television shows in recent years is the BBC’s “Call The Midwife,” a series based on the true story of a British midwife which is currently in its eighth season. What makes this series so popular? In part, the resurgence of the role of midwives in child birth is increasing as…

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The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) issued a position paper recommending that the Occupational Therapy (OT) profession should transition to a doctoral degree as the preferred professional degree. The association suggest 2025 as the implementation date for this change. This is not currently required, but it’s indicative of the changes coming to the OT field….

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Changes are coming for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNAs). In 2007, the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (COA) recommended students entering a CRNA program after 2022 be required to earn a doctoral degree for certification. Students holding a MSN in anesthesia will be able to continue to practice after 2022, but employers will begin giving…

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There’s a critical nursing shortage in the United States with an estimated half million nurses retiring from the profession. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that nearly 2,955,200 million nurses will be needed between 2016-26 to meet the need for nurses. In 2010, The Institute of Medicine recommended that a Bachelor of Science in…

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If you’re a nurse with an interest in information technology and how it relates to patient care, there’s a nursing specialty for you in Nursing Informatics. Never before has healthcare and technology been as intricately linked as in the 21st century. Modern healthcare relies heavily on electronic medical and personal health information, surgical robotics, immediate…

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The most recent statistics (from a 2014 study) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimates that 21.5 million Americans aged 12 years and older experience addiction and substance abuse. Mental health professionals with a specialty in addiction and substance abuse are in high demand. Best Medical Degrees has researched “19 Best Value Bachelor…

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Here’s a stunning statistic from the Centers for Disease Control: 115 Americans die every day from drug overdoses from legal and illegal opioids. That figure represents nearly 50,000 preventable deaths in the U.S. each year. This trend has been growing since the 1990s but has exploded since 2013 due to the growth of synthetic opioids….

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Medical Assistants are “the face” of medical clinics, physician offices and hospitals. Typically the first person a patient encounters, the role of the Medical Assistant can be diverse and varied. These specially trained assistants may work in the front office of a medical clinic, providing administrative services such as patient scheduling, billing and reimbursements, medical…

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It’s no secret that the largest demographic in America is aging. The Baby Boomers, born between 1946-1964, are increasingly straining the U.S. healthcare system as they age and require more care; and, the nursing profession is developing ways to help ease the strain while providing quality healthcare. One step in that development is increasing the…

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