Continuing Education Round-up for Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners are required to complete 50 hours of continuing education credits every year to maintain their licenses. The good news is that there are plenty of opportunities to obtain these hours, both in person and virtually today, providing excellent opportunities to stay on top of the latest technologies, practices and developments in the field.…

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6 Major Mental Health Challenges for Today’s Students

As social expectations shift and the pressure to succeed mounts, college students often experience mental and emotional challenges. School counselors today have many more students in their care than they did just a few years ago, with more complex issues than the students of 5 or 10 years ago.  In college especially, the need for…

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In-Demand Nurse Practitioner Specialties for 2022

With the healthcare industry booming, nurse practitioners (NPs) are in an excellent position to not only further their careers but fine-tune them to meet their own talents, interests, skills, and schedules. Six of the most popular specialties for NPs to pursue reflect the changing tide of the healthcare industry, which is focused on consumer-like experiences,…

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Why Home Health Care Can Have a Positive Impact on Mental Health

Being house-bound following surgery, an accident, or simply due to advanced aging, can have a very detrimental effect on one’s mental health. This is why home health care is not only essential from a medical perspective but also from a psychological one. Home care workers who come to us for malpractice insurance often share that…

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Why Clinical Counselors Need to Care for Their Own Mental Health, Too

Throughout your life as a clinical counselor, you will experience many challenging situations that drain you physically and mentally. For this reason, taking care of your own mental health is crucial. It helps you to do your job better and longer, and it allows you to provide the best service you can. Aside from going…

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Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week: Nov. 7-13

Every day, nurse practitioners (NPs) work hard to diagnose, treat, and cure thousands of patients throughout the world. In the second week of November, Nurse Practitioner Week honors the contributions that nurse practitioners bring to the medical field. Many NPs are still restricted from practicing to their full ability, so Nurse Practitioner Week serves as…

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Four Ways to Reduce Risk for Medical Labs in COVID Era

As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 global pandemic amidst new variants, vaccination programs and uncertainty in just about every aspect of life, medical labs remain on the front lines. It’s important for these entities to protect themselves as much as possible from the inevitable risks that come with a situation of such magnitude.…

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Why You Should #ThankAPharmacist This Month

October is American Pharmacist Month, and like many other members of our healthcare system, they deserve extra praise and thanks this year for their dedication in serving our communities throughout the pandemic. Here are just a few reasons why you should thank a pharmacist this month. 4 Reasons to Thank A Pharmacist in October 1.…

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Why School Counselors Should Consider Malpractice Insurance

The demand for mental health support has increased dramatically in recent years, particularly among young people. The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly fueled this trend. The demands being placed on school counselors right now are high. While their job is to help others, they must also protect themselves. Like anyone else providing professional psychotherapy support, counselors…

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