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Healthy Tips for Healthcare Providers: Better Work-Life Balance

Too often, medical professionals and first responders spend so much time thinking about the health and well-being of others that they forget to think about themselves. Basic lifesaving skills and your own health can — and do — go hand in hand. With these healthy tips for healthcare providers, you can find out how to […]

3 Ways to Improve Your Military Medical Career with BLS

There are a variety of healthcare jobs in the military. Whether you are fresh out of high school and considering military medical school or an experienced medic who is volunteering and serving your country, a basic life support certification is one of the first and most important certifications you can complete.Here are just 3 ways that a BLS certification […]

ICU Nurses: Our Unsung Heroes and How They Succeed

CU nurses and those immersed in critical care nursing emerge as the unsung champions of healthcare, a truth illuminated by the resounding echoes of the COVID-19 crisis. In the aftermath of this pandemic, ICU nurses have fearlessly embraced the call, putting their unwavering training to the ultimate test amidst unforeseen trials. Arizona ICU nurse Melody […]

Managing Violent Patients as a BLS Provider

As Basic Life Support (BLS) providers, healthcare workers encounter patients of all backgrounds and behaviors. Providing BLS becomes even more challenging when handling violent patients. This difficult task requires the utmost caution and careful management. This post discusses the importance of managing violent patients and how BLS healthcare provider certification can help prepare medical workers […]

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How Emergency and Medical Professionals Can Cope with Anxiety on the Job

Every day, medical professionals face the stress of emergency situations. They place themselves between their patients and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Far too often, the healthcare industry overlooks the toll this work takes on our mental health. Anxiety in healthcare professionals is extremely common, but when left unaddressed, it can be dangerous. Nurses, EMS personnel, […]

3 Things You Should Know About Becoming an MD

In 2015, there were approximately 1,085,783 active physicians across the US. That number has since grown. If you’re considering pursuing a career in the medical field, there are a few basic things you should know as a medical student. Medical School Is a Whole New Ballgame It’s almost impossible to know exactly what to expect in […]

A Nurse’s Night Shift Survival Guide

Saying that a nurse’s job is both critical and difficult is an understatement. Nurses provide critical care to patients of all ages and needs. Without them, our medical system would collapse. With so many responsibilities, nurses have to stay sharp. Maintaining your ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications are a given, but what about the times when it […]

ACLS.com’s Guide to BLS Certification

As a healthcare provider, basic life support (BLS) certification is an essential part of your training. During this certification course, you learn the fundamental life support skills and knowledge you’ll need to respond appropriately in life-threatening situations. With more than 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the United States each year, it has never been more important […]

Why More Men Are Needed in Pediatric Nursing

Nursing has long been a female-dominated field. In the United States, just 10% of nurses are male. In pediatric nursing, that margin is even more dramatic. Of the 25,000+ pediatric nurses in the U.S., fewer than 2% are men. Men in nursing bring valuable experience and insights into the industry. If you’re considering a career as a male […]