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How to Start a Physical Therapy Business: 14 Steps Guide

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Do you dream of starting a physical therapy business after graduating from a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program ? Compared to working as an employee in a clinic, owning a private physical therapist practice gives you more autonomy, helps you grow as an entrepreneur and clinician and offers the potential for higher income. However, starting a physical therapy practice also means putting in longer hours, filling out more paperwork and learning a business skill set on top of your clinical ski

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My patient is a victim of human trafficking

American Nurse

Learn how to manage a sensitive situation Takeaways: In the United States, between 100,000 and 300,000 people are being human trafficked. Over half of survivors of labor and sex trafficking had accessed healthcare at least once during their ordeal, but as much as 97% didn’t receive human trafficking information or resources. Survivors of human trafficking report that they want healthcare professionals to actively listen, provide physical and emotional safety, and offer understanding and compassi

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10 Physical Therapy Specialties to Boost Your Career

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

As a physical therapist (PT), choose one or more physical therapy specialties throughout your professional career. Adding a specialty certification demonstrates your expertise in your area of passion, enhances your credentials and opens doors to new job possibilities, some of which may even be virtual. To specialize in different types of physical therapy, first become a physical therapist and practice direct patient care for at least 2,000 hours in your area of specialization. 1 After that, you

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5-Minute Breakfast Recipes to Power Through Your Nursing Shift!

Daily Nurse

Some of us might not be morning people and would rather sleep in than be at work at 6 a.m. That’s okay—morning shifts can be tough. However, those of us who skip breakfast even when we’re hungry can aggravate feelings of restlessness and make us even hungrier later in the day, causing us to feel sluggish and lose focus when we really need it. Instead of reaching for the nearest peanut butter crackers each time we’re hungry, try out these 5-minute recipes and see if they work for you. 5 Minute

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Fertility Benefits for Every Age: A HR Roadmap from Gen Z to Baby Boomers

Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility

Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.

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Nurse’s Survival Guide: How to Thrive in Hot Working Conditions

Minority Nurse

Working in hot conditions can feel like a nightmare for nurses in the summer. It doesn’t even have to be hot outside. Older patients might require a warmer temperature inside hospitals and clinics, including dialysis centers. Plus, it doesn’t help if we’re constantly moving or if some of us run naturally warm. We can help ourselves sweat less and be more comfortable at work by cooling down in dangerous temperatures.

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Have your say: Needs assessment survey open in northern Queensland

Nursing Review

The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is calling for community members, healthcare professionals, politicians, and sector representatives to have their say on the health and service needs of the region. The Joint Regional Needs Assessment (JRNA) survey, which is open for submissions now, is a federal and state government requirement, designed to identify key areas for improvement within the healthcare sector.

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Tax cuts from July 1: how you’ll benefit

Nursing Review

From taxes and minimum wages to energy costs and superannuation, Australia’s financial landscape will change dramatically from July 1. All Australians will get a cash boost as the stage three tax cuts kick in, however low and middle income earners stand to benefit most: If you earn under $18,200 you will now remain under the tax free threshold Tax rates for those earning between $18,201 – $45,000 has dropped from 19 to 16 per cent If your taxable income is between $45,001 and $135,000 your tax r

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Four ways our caregivers in Texas are like family

Providence

Covenant Health, part of the Providence health system, serves West Texas and eastern New Mexico with caregivers delivering on our mission to care for all—including their own coworkers, who they say feel like family. If you’re interested in joining us, read why several of our caregivers in Lubbock, Texas, think Covenant is the best.

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2 in 5 nurses consider leaving primary health care

Nursing Review

The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) has released survey data showing almost 40 per cent of primary health care nurses and midwives are considering leaving the sector in the next two to five years. The APNA National Workforce Survey , conducted annually, showed mass employment dissatisfaction among respondents, with inadequate pay and lack of recognition for their work among their top grievances.

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Ochsner's Plan to Optimize the Workforce Through Innovation

Health Leaders | Nursing

New technologies like ambient listening are poised to revolutionize the nursing workforce. As many health systems begin their virtual nursing journey, they must determine what technology they will use and how it will evolve over time. Tiffany Murdock , chief nursing officer at Ochsner Health , described the current technology that the health system is using for virtual nursing, and how they plan to optimize their workforce through new innovations.

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Why Menopause Should Matter to Today’s Employers

Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot

An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno

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A medical student learns the meaning of patient trust

Penn Medicine News

Penn medical student Ella Eisinger reflects on an exchange that changed her outlook on the patient-provider relationship.

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University trains all nurses in anti-overdose kits

Health Leaders | Nursing

All nurses at the University of Bradford will now receive training on how to use naloxone; a lifesaving medication which can reverse overdoses caused by opiates.

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State partnership puts nursing students on the job faster

Health Leaders | Nursing

A new partnership is helping nursing students jump into the workforce sooner to address an ongoing shortage.

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