Is BLS Certification Necessary for Entry-Level Nursing Jobs? Most medical facilities in the United States of America require certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for all their nurses, including entry-level nurses. However, while BLS certification is necessary for most entry-level nursing jobs, some employers will help you obtain it after hiring you. Other employers will appreciate that you’ve gone the extra mile to […]
9 Common Questions and Answers about BLS Certification Basic Life Support training (also known as BLS Certification or a BLS class) is one of the most commonly-issued certifications in the service and medical communities. It includes various emergency life-saving tools and techniques that you can perform on someone experiencing a life-threatening situation, such as respiratory distress, obstructed airway, or cardiac arrest. Those who […]
Understanding Secondary Trauma: The Impact of Witnessing Traumatic Events As we near the end of the NFL season, the cardiac arrest and successful resuscitation of Damar Hamlin and the recurrent concussions sustained by Tua Tagovailoa are still being discussed by football fans across the United States. The television broadcast of sports and almost immediate social media news access has exposed countless people to these […]
Athletic Field Disasters: Understanding the Risks of Sudden Cardiac Death in Sports As I am writing this review article, the sports world continues to be in shock from the surreal episode that unfolded during the live Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals last month on January 2, 2023. Following a seemingly routine and innocuous tackle by Bills’ safety, Damar Hamlin, Hamlin […]
How Long Does It Take To Get My ACLS Certification? Most hospitals and medical clinics require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support or ACLS certification. Often, it is required by the state as well. ACLS-certified professionals save lives, and having this certification is vital to your success both in your career and in preserving life. Due to the constantly evolving and changing ACLS certification requirements and guidelines, […]
What It Takes to Be a Paramedic and a Mom Balancing parenthood and a career is a difficult challenge, and considering that as of 2021 at least one parent is employed in 78.5 percent of families with children, it’s a common challenge, too. If you’re a mother looking to become an emergency responder, there are many considerations to take into account. Being an emergency medical technician […]
What Is the Gender Pay Gap Among Medical Professionals? What does the gender pay gap look like for medical professionals? Here’s the latest research about the gender pay gap and what you can do to help make it smaller. The Current Gap Stats The gender pay gap refers to a difference in salary between men and women who are performing the same job function. […]
Remembering Special Considerations for PALS Patients In a survey assessing prehospital providers’ knowledge of traumatic stress in children, 83% of respondents saw all aspects of psychosocial care as part of their job. However, on average, respondents answered only 2.7 out of 7 knowledge questions correctly. Interestingly, the respondents with the highest scores were mothers with a child under the age of 17 […]
3 Tips for Handling Holiday Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation Emergencies The holiday season is filled with joy and excitement. However, for those of us on the frontlines responding to medical emergencies, the holiday season can also bring feelings of anxiety. Increased travel, worsening weather conditions, and a general sense of being in a rush cause the number of accidents and life-threatening emergencies to skyrocket during […]
